Nivalis Nights Is on One Million Wishlists

Products

The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 (Early Access)

Prior to its Early Access launch, the game had been added to over 300,000 wishlists: The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 from Ashborne Games (Last Train Home) and publisher THQ Nordic. The game draws heavily on the first instalment in the series and already has ambitious plans for its roadmap.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Toniebox 2 x Pokémon (Review)

For the first gaming cooperation between tonies GmbH and The Pokémon Company, we sat down and tested the Toniebox 2 audio device for children and the Pokémon Tonies that rival Nintendo's own amiibos in quality.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Products

G+ Pokémon Pokopia Sells Over 200K Units in Germany

game – The German Games Industry Association has announced its Sales Awards for August 2026. Only one game met the criteria for an award during this period: Pokémon Pokopia.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #34

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's edition focuses on Zelda, DLSS 5, TTRPGs and more.

By Rudolf Inderst • 4 min read

Funding

Anniversary at Medienboard! Industry Event to Mark 20 Years of New Media Funding

Advertorial – Since 2006, MBB has been supporting the audiovisual creative industries in Berlin-Brandenburg: from games and XR to serial formats. 800 projects, €60m in funding and €170m in investment in the region. Together with the industry, MBB celebrates the region's status as the number one hub.

By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read

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

Business

Scale vs. Specificity: How Audience Fragmentation and Generative AI Are Redefining the Greenlight

The collapse of broad-appeal gaming strategies highlights the shift toward audience fragmentation. With mid-budget mass-market titles stalling while vertical specialists thrive, publishers must rethink portfolio risk and generative AI miscalculations, according to industry expert Zoran Roso.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Products

The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 (Early Access)

Prior to its Early Access launch, the game had been added to over 300,000 wishlists: The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 from Ashborne Games (Last Train Home) and publisher THQ Nordic. The game draws heavily on the first instalment in the series and already has ambitious plans for its roadmap.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 17 September 2026: EGDF, EU Kids Act, Woodo Success, Toniebox 2, Pokopia Record & more

The European Commission is tightening the reins on the protection of minors, whilst Deadalic is celebrating a strong sales launch and Nintendo is celebrating a Platinum Award. Also: an interview with Paul Sulyok.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read