Transport Fever 3 © Urban Games Products Transport Fever 3 Swiss-based Urban Games has announced Transport Fever 3. The next instalment in the transport management series will be released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. Urban Games has announced its fourth game. Transport Fever 3. The independent video game developer, which is based in Schaffhausen, By Team Gamesmarkt • 2 min read
Two of Warner Bros.' most successful physical game releases in recent years: Mortal Kombat 1 and Hogwarts Legacy. © Warner Products Warner Bros. Expands Partnership With Plaion With Italy, Plaion is taking over the management of retail customers for Warner Bros. in another European market as a distribution partner. The agreement also applies to the back catalogue. In addition to its own publishing activities throughout Europe and beyond, Plaion acts as a distributor for numerous well-known partners. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Entrance of gamescom 2024 © Koelnmesse GmbH/Marvin Ruppert Business Koelnmesse and Game Name OMG Fuse as Social Media Agency for Gamescom OMG Fuse, part of the Omnicom Media Group, is the new social media agency for gamescom. It will be promoting the brand on Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube and Discord throughout the year. The takeover of gamescom's social media channels by OMG Fuse, the Omnicon Media Group subsidiary specialising By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Film- und Medienstiftung NRW Business NRW Seeks Playable Prototypes for Gaming Area at B2B gamescom Booth For its Welcome to NRW booth in the business area of gamescom, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is looking for studios interested in showcasing a playable prototype at what is otherwise a business-focused stand. This opportunity is for a one-day appearance only and does not constitute a full exhibitor presence By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Lightyear Frontier © Frame Break and Amplifier Studios Business Skövde as a Gaming Hub and a Look at Lightyear Frontier's Progress During Early Access Many gaming hits originate from Skövde in Sweden, including Valheim, Satisfactory and Lightyear Frontier. What is the reason for this, and how is the Early Access version of Lightyear Frontier progressing? We discuss these questions with Joakim Kopriva Hedström, CEO, Co-founder and Game Designer at Frame Break. In Lightyear Frontier, By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
A new instalment in the Expeditions series. © THQ Nordic / Campfire Cabal Business THQ Nordic's Studio Campfire Cabal Is Still Alive and Scales Back Up For two years, it had been quiet regarding THQ Nordic's Studio Campfire Cabal, with rumours circulating that the studio had closed. However, both companies have now announced that the Danish studio is still operational. Instead, a core team has remained, and it is now time for growth. In By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Digital Minster Fabian Mehring (left) and Hof County Councilman Oliver Bär (second from right) together with two of the LFG organisers, Ariane Pollak and Johannes Wurm, on-site © LFG Hof Business 2. LFG Hof Convinces With Political Program and Tabletop Cooperations Double the space, double the politicians: Fabian Mehring as well as County Council of Hof Oliver Bär visited the growing LFG in Bär’s hometown Hof this weekend. The event has positioned itself as a Franconian nexus for games, especially with a prestigious card game collaboration. On Saturday, 17 May, By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
The Wandering Village © Stray Fawn Studio Products Stray Fawn's The Wandering Village Is Set for Release in Mid-July After almost two and a half years in Early Access, Stray Fawn Studio is set to release The Wandering Village on all platforms in mid-July. The Swiss studio is also collaborating with Serenity Forge on a physical collector's edition. Stray Fawn Studio has announced the release date for By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny © Capcom / Character Samanosuke Akechi by(C) Fu Long Production Guest Creator: Takeshi Kaneshiro Products Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Following the HD remaster of Onimusha: Warlords (2019), Capcom is now releasing a revamped version of Onimusha 2 Samurai's Destiny - again with updated graphics, gameplay improvements, and across all platforms. A classic game returns. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny was released in 2002 for PlayStation 2 By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Super Crowd Entertainment Business Polaris Convention Partners with Japan Festival To bridge the wait until the next Polaris, the Hamburg-based community event is partnering with the Japan Festival on 25 May in Hamburg. The organisers hope to strengthen their connection with the community. Last year, Polaris attracted 40,000 visitors, making the festival for content creators, gaming, and Japanese pop By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Ryan Brown, Head of Publishing at Lost In Cult © Lost in Cult Business Lost in Cult Enters Physical Video Game Publishing As a counterpoint to the increasingly digital marketing of games, British creatives Lost in Cult will release three video games in physical format for the first time. Further releases are planned, primarily aimed at collectors, under a curated label. It's uncertain when the products will reach stores in By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Matthias Remmert, Senior VP Priduct, TV & Media Productions at Freaks 4U, and Tim Endres, Director of gamescom (from left to right) © Freaks 4U, Koelnmesse Business LoL Prime League Finals Will be Held at Gamescom 2025 gamescom is getting another esports highlight. In addition to the Pro Arena, Freaks 4U will also be rocking the Main Stage in Hall 1 on 24 August with the final of the Techniker Prime League, the highest League of Legends league in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The qualifying matches for By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read