Nvidia: Jensen Huang Steps Down; Colette Kress Takes Over on an Interim Basis

People

Alexander Krawczyk to Become CEO and Dawid Hallmann COO at Webedia Deutschland

Webedia Deutschland is rebuilding its executive team. Alexander Krawczyk is set to become CEO on 15 January 2027. Dawid Hallmann will take on the role of COO. Webedia's goal is to strengthen selected brands and IPs, as well as expand its creator business, productions and events.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Mattias Lilja Is the New CEO of Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive has a new CEO: Mattias Lilja is taking over from Fredrik Wester. Wester will remain on the Board of Directors and focus on the company's long-term development.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Helena Kasper

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 • 7 min read

Insights

Market Report: Sweden’s Games Industry is Growing Strongly

The Swedish trade association Dataspelsbranschen has published its Game Developer Index, which once again highlights the strength of the Swedish games industry. Whilst turnover and the number of companies are rising, the number of employees is stagnating.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

DFA: Osborne Clarke Analyses, Managers React and Consumer Protectors Applaud

Following the European Commission’s presentation of the draft Digital Fairness Act yesterday, reactions are pouring in. We summarise the responses, including those from individual executives such as Todd Green (King), Ilkka Paananen (Supercell), and organisations like Dataspelsbranchen and BEUC.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ The Games Industry in Poland: Facts, Figures, and Trends

Poland is renowned for its exceptionally strong and dynamic games industry, which is among the best in Europe. But what is the local market like? Which platforms do users play on? How much revenue is generated? What else is worth knowing?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

Business

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Football Manager 27 Climbs the Charts, While Anno 117 Returns

Phantom Blade Zero only spent one week at the top of the weekly Steam revenue charts. While PUBG: Battlegrounds has returned to first place, Sega's Football Manager 27 has jumped up the rankings. In Germany, Anno 117 makes a comeback, while Horses of Hoofprint Bay starts strongly.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Final Fantasy Resonance Causes Surprise in the German Games Charts in October

The highest-ranking new entry in the German games charts was neither Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 nor Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. In both cases, however, digital sales were not included in the charts.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

Alexander Krawczyk to Become CEO and Dawid Hallmann COO at Webedia Deutschland

Webedia Deutschland is rebuilding its executive team. Alexander Krawczyk is set to become CEO on 15 January 2027. Dawid Hallmann will take on the role of COO. Webedia's goal is to strengthen selected brands and IPs, as well as expand its creator business, productions and events.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read