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9 Kings Leaves Early Access in November

The roguelite autobattling kingdom builder 9 Kings is leaving Early Access in November. The game from Sad Socked, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing has already sold over a million copies since May 2025.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Tabletop

Pokémon Trading Card Game Launches 30th Celebration Set

The Pokémon TCG has released its 30 year anniversary set aimed at collectors and players at the same time. With a new rarity, all-foil boosters and guest art by Japanese artist Yoshirotten, the set is available from today.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Wardogs Sold Over Two Million Copies; Everplay Increased Its Stake in SMG

Bulkhead and Team17 announced that Wardogs has sold more than two million copies in less than five days since its launch in Early Access on 10 September. The everplay group had already increased its stake in the consortium that holds Bulkhead prior to this.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

How Dubai Becomes the Cultural Hub for Gaming in the MENA Region

Dubai’s strong showing at gamescom is just a first taste of what the emirate has in store for the gaming world. After all, it is where economic strength meets cultural awareness and a passion for gaming, as Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner at DFGC, explains.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Publishing

Coffee Stain's Indie Game Showcase The Big Break

Coffee Stain has announced The Big Break Showcase, a digital event showcasing their own games, as well as those of other teams and publishers. It will premiere on 29 September 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

9 Kings Leaves Early Access in November

The roguelite autobattling kingdom builder 9 Kings is leaving Early Access in November. The game from Sad Socked, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing has already sold over a million copies since May 2025.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Tabletop

Pokémon Trading Card Game Launches 30th Celebration Set

The Pokémon TCG has released its 30 year anniversary set aimed at collectors and players at the same time. With a new rarity, all-foil boosters and guest art by Japanese artist Yoshirotten, the set is available from today.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Tobias Springer on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Tobias Springer, CEO and Founder tobspr Games (Germany), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

SC Concepts Extends Work-For-Hire Contract With Funatics

According to a statement from the parent company Jumpage, the German studio Funatics has secured an extension to a work-for-hire contract until the end of 2026. The project, which has not been named in detail, is likely to be the cheerleading mobile game Boss of the World.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read