Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #9 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include the ecologies of indie games, CBC and the university of Malta. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read
Business The Economics of the Digital 'Third Place' In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: How WoW's new Midnight expansion is transforming players into highly invested digital homeowners and what this has to do with Sonys 'Third Place' concept of the PS2 era. By Zoran Roso • 3 min read
The Occultist © Daloar and Daedalic Entertainment Products Daloar and Daedalic to Release the Occultist in April Following the huge success of Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, publisher Daedalic Entertainment has announced the release of its next game. The first-person horror adventure game, The Occultist, is set to launch on 8 April 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Products Magic: The Gathering – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MTG x TMNT is out today, and while the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles make for a middling Limited experience, the Commander deck will do wonders for people building decks and despairing over the secondary market. Check out our first review of a Magic: The Gathering set here. By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read
Archive Picture by USK Politics USK Submits Statement to Expert Commission on Youth Protection in Games With a written statement and participation in a closed hearing, the USK has actively contributed to the development of recommendations on online risks and digital participation, which a commission of experts appointed by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs is working on until the summer break. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Products Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Releases in German 24 March The Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Heroes of the Borderlands releases in German on 24 March 2026. Wizards of the Coast has also announced new themed seasons that are anchored around horror, high fantasy and champion key books. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Android Ecosystem Update © Google Business Google Revamps Android Ecosystem, Reduces Fees and Ends Dispute With Epic Games Google has announced major changes to the Android ecosystem. These include more billing options, a programme for registered third-party app stores and lower fees for its own services. Additionally, the dispute with Epic Games has been resolved. Xsolla also welcomes this development. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Products Binary Impact and Aerosoft Announce Forensics: Crime Scene Detective With LKA RLP In cooperation with the Rhineland-Palatinate State Criminal Police Office, Binary Impact is developing forensic science simulator Forensics: Crime Scene Detective. The game will bridge entertainment and teaching and is published by Aerosoft. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
André Faure, CEO of Gameplan Studio | Hendrik Lesser, CEO of remote control productions © rcp Business Gameplan Joins rcp as Its First South American Studio The Brazil-based studio Gameplan has joined remote control productions (rcp), becoming its first ever South American member studio. Gameplan has over 13 years' experience in co-development, engineering and outstaffing. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Picture by gamescom dev gamescom Gamescom Dev: Ticket Variations And Applications for Sponsored Indie Expo Spots Now Open The new 5-day ticket, which grants access to gamescom dev, is now available in 5 variants – from student to VIP – as part of the Early Bird offer. Indies can also apply for a sponsored spot at the gamescom dev indie expo for just 299 euros. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
People Jean Guédon is Assassin's Creed's New Head of Content Ubisoft has revealed series veteran Jean Guédon as Assassin's Creed new Head of Content. He starts off strong: With making Black Flag Resynced official, patching Unity up for current consoles and talking about Hexe, Invictus and the last phase of Shadows' support cycle. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Quantumfrog and Pumuckl at gamescom 2025, with MD and founder Hendrik Rump in the front right (Rump) People How the Northern Lights at Quantumfrog Made the First Pumuckl Game in 26 Years Pumuckl is a household name in Germany, and Quantumfrog from Oldenburg release his first game in 26 years today. We talked to MD and founder Hendrik Rump about crafting a Bavarian Kobold in Northern Germany and how three generations of Germans have been influenced by Pumuckl. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
