Mimesis Sells Two Million Copies

Products

Mothkeep Launches with 16.400 Wishlists

In the final weeks leading up to launch, the game by Munich-based solo developer Ivette Schmidt has seen a significant rise in wishlist entries, as she revealed to us

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Publishing

Aesir Interactive is Launching EverRail in Early Access in July

A week after Aesir Interactive unveiled a new logo and a new game, there is also news about EverRail: on 20 July, the first game published by Aesir itself will launch in Early Access.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Lost in Cult Holds Five Nominations for the Creativepool Awards 2026

UK media publisher Lost in Cult is nominated five times at the Creativepool 2026 awards, several times each for their Editions and Design Works. McDonald's x Minecraft is also on the shortlist for branding.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

G+ Made in Austria – Austrian Success Showcase – Part 2

In terms of turnover, the Austrian games market has always been somewhat overshadowed by Germany. However, the picture is quite different when it comes to games production and marketing. This article highlights five examples from Austria and is reminiscent of the greats of the past.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Insights

Requiem is the Best-Sold Game in Germany in 2026's First Half

According to the charts released by game association, Resident Evil Requiem is the best-selling game in Germany's recent six months. The list is further topped by Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, Pragmata and Lego Batman.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Publishing

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies at Launch

Ubisoft has drawn an initial positive conclusion following the launch of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. There were almost 100,000 concurrent players on Steam and two million units sold on the very first day.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Tabletop

Dito!, Island of the Mookies and Rebirth are Board Games of the Year 2026

At the Spiel des Jahres award ceremony this Sunday, the board games of the year 2026 have been awarded in Berlin. Expert Game of the Year went to Frosted Games in Bayreuth with Rebirth, Game of the Year is Dito! by Game Factory, and the Children's Game goes to Kosmos for the Mookies.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Morgane Ruiz

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 5 min read

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GamesMarket Daily – 10. July 26: Raw Fury, gamescom asia, Aesir Interactive, Moothkeep, Austria, Marketing

Gamescom is taking centre stage, and not just in Cologne. Its Asian branch is also making a name for itself – with an expansion of its exhibition space.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read