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Rift Riff © Adriaan de Jongh et al.

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Rift Riff

Although Rift Riff has been on the market for a while, it still stands out among tower defense games. Not only does it have a distinctive style, but its great TD mechanics and forgiving game design also encourage experimentation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Broad Alliance Supports the German National Team for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup

A coalition of the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland (ESBD), the esports player foundation (epf) and game – the German Games Industry Association – is organising the German national team for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, in coordination with the Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Gamescom Dev Extends Deadline for Submissions For Indie Expo — Picture: game events/gamescom dev (formerly devcom)

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Gamescom Dev Extends Deadline for Submissions For Indie Expo

Indie developers wishing to exhibit at the gamescom dev indie expo now have an extra three weeks to apply for one of the discounted stands. However, the early bird period for tickets will not be extended and ends on 31 March.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Square Enix Is Metacritic's Highest-Rated Publisher of 2026, Plaion Is the Best of GSA — Square Enix's highest-rated game of 2025 is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC © Square Enix

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Square Enix Is Metacritic's Highest-Rated Publisher of 2026, Plaion Is the Best of GSA

For the 16th year in a row, Metacritic has named the publisher of the year. In 2026, Square Enix received the highest ratings for the games it released in 2025 on the review aggregator platform. The top-rated publisher in the GSA region was Plaion.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

FFF Bayern Funds 14 Games With 1€ Mil in March 2026 Round — It’s Always Happy at Chubby’s is one of the funded titles. It's the first horror title by Pixel Maniacs (Pixel Maniacs)

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FFF Bayern Funds 14 Games With 1€ Mil in March 2026 Round

Among the recently FFF-funded games are the next title by Slime King Games after Under the Island, Pixel Maniacs' first horror title, the successor to Tavern Talk by Gentle Troll, Chimera Entertainment's upcoming game and many more.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

DAK Study: Problematic Video Game Use Continues to Decline in Germany — Verena Holler (Founder and Speaker ‘Smarter Start at 14’ parents' initiative), Dr Michael Hubmann (President of the Professional Association of Paediatricians), Dr Kerstin Paschke (Principal researcher and medical director of the German Centre for Addiction Issues in Children and Adolescents (DZSKJ) at the UKE), Andreas Storm (CEO DAK) and Julia Rasche (Head of Press and Political Communications & Press Officer) | Screenshot press conference

DAK Study: Problematic Video Game Use Continues to Decline in Germany

The latest edition of the DAK study issues a stark warning about the increasing use of chatbots, which is exacerbating problematic social media use. Gaming, on the other hand, is on the decline, even though the proportion of pathological gaming behaviour is rising again.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Sima Iurova

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Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Sima Iurova

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 • 4 min read

"Kickstarter is Not Just About Money - it's About Proving That the Game Resonates With People." — Arturo Martín (Co-founder & Creative/Art Director) | Pablo Castellanos (Co-founder & Music/Sound Producer) @ Quickfire Games © Quickfire Games

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"Kickstarter is Not Just About Money - it's About Proving That the Game Resonates With People."

Spanish indie studio Quickfire Games is working on Prelude: Dark Pain and has chosen to use Kickstarter as a platform. In this interview, co-founders Arturo Martín and Pablo Castellanos discuss this strategy, the market for turn-based games, and what it's like to develop games in Seville.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Behaviour Interactive Acquired The Fun Pimps — 7 Days to Die © The Fun Pimps

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Behaviour Interactive Acquired The Fun Pimps

Behaviour Interactive, a major Canadian games company, has acquired The Fun Pimps, a US studio and the creators of 7 Days to Die. The purchase price was not disclosed.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Weekly Steam Charts: Crimson Desert Dominates, Death Stranding 2 Holds Its Own — Crimson Desert © Pearl Abyss

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G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Crimson Desert Dominates, Death Stranding 2 Holds Its Own

There’s no avoiding Crimson Desert in this week's global Steam charts, while Death Stranding 2 also makes a high debut. Meanwhile, a few unexpected titles have made a comeback in the charts, both globally and in Germany.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Kreatives Sachsen Reforms as GmbH, Gets Funding — Saxonian Economy Minister Dirk Panter (left) giving the funding documents to Kreatives Sachsen (Ministry of Economy Saxonia)

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Kreatives Sachsen Reforms as GmbH, Gets Funding

The former competence center of the cultural and creative industries in Saxonia, Kreatives Sachsen, has received structural funding from the Economy Ministry and restructures as a GmbH. As part of the cultural and creative industries, the gaming sector in Saxony could also benefit.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Next Womenize! Event Planned in Berlin in Early June — Opening panel during the comeback of Womenize! as an onsite event 2024 © Susanne Müller

Next Womenize! Event Planned in Berlin in Early June

Womenize! Games and Tech is returning to Berlin as an in-person event on 3 June. Details of the programme for what is now the 11th conference for women, non-binary people and all marginalised voices in the games and tech industry will be announced at a later date.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read