Next Star Trek Game: Jumpgates GameXcite Signs Licensing Agreement with Paramount Games

Development

Africa Games Industry Survey 2026 Now Open

Until 23 September, game workers from Africa can take part in the Africa Games Industry Survey 2026 that will inform the 2026 industry report by Maliyo Games.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Development

Roblox Games Evolve Into Standalone Apps, Offline Games, and Browser Games

At its 20th RDC, Roblox announced new features that could have a lasting impact on the Roblox ecosystem and increasingly position Roblox as cross-platform middleware. Roblox games are set to become standalone apps on mobile, PC, and consoles. Offline single-player campaigns will become possible.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Development

W4 Partners With Tencent to Bring Godot to Asia

In the current Series B funding round, W4 Games, the enterprising arm of open-source engine Godot, has collected about €15,4mil from OSS Capital, LUX, Naval Ravikant and Tobias Lutke. Together with Tencent, now a main investor, expansion to Asia is planned.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: How Well Do EA Sports FC 27, Control and Transport Fever 3 Resonate?

EA Sports FC 27 tops the weekly Steam charts, but it is considerably less popular than its predecessor. Interestingly, however, the popularity of Control Resonant, Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 differs in Germany compared to the global market.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Publishing

Steam: Changes to Discounts and Events in Early 2027

In early 2027, Valve Software is planning to change how some promotions work on Steam. They intend to move away from a manual, calendar-based approach to something that is more dynamic and personalised for each customer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ This is How Much Germany Paid for the German Computer Game Awards

Out of an answer of the Federal Government to a parliamentary question, we now know how much the German Computer Game Award (Deutscher Computerspielpreis, DCP) has cost since 2019. We have compiled all numbers here.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

People

Jaqueline Martin Joins Womenize! as Project Manager

Booster Space has brought on board a new member of staff for the Womenize! platform. With immediate effect, Jaqueline “Jacky” Martin will take on the role of Project Manager and will focus in particular the new Masterclasses project.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Dinolords (Preview)

Dinolords from Northplay and Ghost Ship Publishing is an RTS and action RPG that blends medieval and Jurassic elements. It will not only feature a single-player mode, but also a multiplayer component with both co-operative and competitive options.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Total War Warhmmer III - Lords of the End Times

Lords of the End Times for Total War: Warhammer III and its four Legendary Lords, inspired by the apocalyptic End Times, is the largest DLC in the series' 10-year history. The main game has also been shaken up.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read