Graph by GamesMarkt; Source: Power of Play Report 2025 by ESA Business Power of Play: China As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: China. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Business InGame Job and Values Value Present Final Study Results Over a quarter lost their jobs last year, and more and more are leaving the industry. These are the conclusions of the Games Industry Employment Survey, the final version of which has now been published. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The Legend of Khiimor, Aesir Interactive & Mindscape Products Aesir and Mindscape Move The Legend of Khiimori to 2026 The Legend of Khiimori was originally scheduled to launch in Early Access in November 2025, but Aesir Interactive and publisher Mindscape have decided to postpone the Early Access release until March 2026. The decision was made based on demo feedback. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung Business Tunermaxx, Litejoy, Bitfall and Edurino Received Funding From the BMWE The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) is funding several German games projects. Grants will go to Tunermaxx Media from Berlin, Litejoy Games from Berlin, Bitfall Studios from Petersberg, and Edurino from Munich. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
EA Sports FC 26 (Electronic Arts) / Borderlands 4 (2K, Take-Two) Products EA Sports FC Skips Gold and Platinum Awards at Launch There was no question that the new EA Sports FC would receive a sales award in its launch month, and now we know which one it is. And who else can celebrate. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
People Hans Ippisch on his Book and What His Career in Games Taught Him Over the weekend, Hans Ippisch, former developer and media manager, celebrated the launch of his book “Drei Leben für Games” (Three lives for games) at a reading in Mönchengladbach. We spoke with Hans about the project, how it developed, and conclusions he has drawn from his industry experience. By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read
Keeper, Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios Products Keeper Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios have released Keeper, an atmospheric puzzle adventure game in which players explore a surreal, human-free world from the perspective of a lighthouse. It offers an unparalleled creative and cozy experience. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Business Game Studies Watchlist #41 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter is published weekly on GamesMarkt, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst. This week with board games, Shadow of the Colossus and more. By Team Gamesmarkt • 2 min read
Artur Niemczuk (fishc0p) / Tim Ahlert Headup People Headup Promotes Tim Ahlert and Strengthens Its Marketing Team With Content Creator fishc0p After more than seven years at Headup, Tim Ahlert has been promoted to Head of Marketing. Artur Niemczuk (fishc0p) will be joining the Düren team as a Social Media/Community Manager in the Marketing department. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Intellivision Sprint, Atari & Plaion Replai Products Atari and Plaion Replai Reveal the Intellivision Sprint To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Intellivision, Atari and Plaion Replai have announced the release of the Intellivision Sprint. This new console will feature 45 of the era's best games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Graph by GamesMarkt; Source: Power of Play Report 2025 by ESA Business Power of Play: Sweden As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: Sweden. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Lavender production in Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft Products Ubisoft Unveils First Post-Release Plans for Anno 117: Pax Romana With just under a month to go until the release of Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft unveiled the three expansions from the Year 1 Pass. Players will also be able to choose from two characters for the story campaign. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
