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G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Modern Warfare 4 Is on the Rise, but How Is Enshrouded Performing?

This week's Steam charts feature different games at number one in both the German and global charts. However, Modern Warfare 4, Enshrouded and EA Sports FC 27 are not holding the #1 spots.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Side Acquires Roboto, Appoints Codella and Strengthens Its Presence in China

The acquisition of Roboto Entertainment is a threefold win for Side: as well as gaining further resources, the games service provider is strengthening its presence in China and, with Roboto founder Andrea Cordella, is gaining an experienced Global Head of Art.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

EA Is Closing Bioware and Making More Job Cuts

It was anticipated, and has now been confirmed: Electronic Arts has closed the BioWare studio. Furthermore, reports of further redundancies and portfolio adjustments are emerging.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 22 October 2026: BioWare Closure, Spiel Essen, Steam Charts, ITFS, Side Acquires Roboto

Bioware's imminent closure by EA is the topic of the day. We've also compiled the news from the kick-off at Spiel Essen 2026, as well as our weekly exclusive Steam charts.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read

Roblox: Rapid Trend Adaptation, Strong Concentration on a Small Number of Experiences

Newzoo and GEEIQ have published a joint report on Roblox and what the maturing of its audience means for games publishers. Not every genre is affected to the same extent, and so far only a few publishers have ventured onto Roblox.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Awards

ITFS Launches Competition for Animated Games Award Germany 2027

Studios from Germany have until 7 February to submit projects for the Animated Games Award Germany. The competition’s nominees will be screened as part of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Modern Warfare 4 Is on the Rise, but How Is Enshrouded Performing?

This week's Steam charts feature different games at number one in both the German and global charts. However, Modern Warfare 4, Enshrouded and EA Sports FC 27 are not holding the #1 spots.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Side Acquires Roboto, Appoints Codella and Strengthens Its Presence in China

The acquisition of Roboto Entertainment is a threefold win for Side: as well as gaining further resources, the games service provider is strengthening its presence in China and, with Roboto founder Andrea Cordella, is gaining an experienced Global Head of Art.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Final Fantasy Resonance

As the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series, comparable to Octopath Traveler or the Dragon Quest HD remakes, Final Fantasy Resonance pays homage to classic and modern entries alike, featuring everything from crystals to Esper.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read