Paradox Will Publish Urban Games' Transport Fever 3 in 2026

Business

Strategy Update: Microsoft Gaming Becomes Xbox

Almost two months after taking the helm at Xbox, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty have set the course for the future. The company intends to expand into China as well as other markets, and aims to return the business to sustainable growth. Daily Active Users are now the most important metric.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Publishing

Krafton Is Still Supporting the Early Access Launch of Subnautica 2

"Krafton is currently focusing on supporting the Early Access launch of Subnautica 2," states the South Korean company, even though it is no longer listed as the publisher of Subnautica 2.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Publishing

"Video Games" Returns as an Online Magazine

After 25 years, the "Video Games - The Whole World of Video Games" magazine brand is being revived as an online platform for experienced gamers aged 40 and over.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Campus

SAE Institute Aims to Continue Setting the “Gold Standard” for Training in Media Professions

The SAE Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is proud to have thousands of alumni and 49 schools across 20 countries. But the institute has no intention of resting on its laurels, as SAE GSA Director Chris Müller says.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GamesMarket Exclusive

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Controllers, Heroes and Robot Cowboys

The Steam Controller, which sold out in just a few minutes, has shot to the top of the weekly Steam charts. The highest-ranking new game entry is Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, while Far Far West comes in as a surprise. In Germany, Aerosoft's Global Rescue has made it into the top ten.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

gamescom

Gamescom Latam Closes Its Third Year With Another Record

With 154,000 visitors, gamescom latam has once again surpassed itself. Other key figures are also looking good. A look back at gamescom latam 2026 event.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

People

How AstralShift Built a Community by Having Previously Been Fans

Advertorial | As they prepare to release their third project, Astral Shift are reaping the benefits of building a community loyal enough to follow them from genre to genre. Their secret? Giving their community what they wish they’d had access to back when they were fans themselves.

By APVP • 4 min read

Insights

More Germans Playing Games, But Female Share is Falling

German gamers have become younger and more male compared to last year, according to new data from the game association based on YouGov Shopper. However, the changes are minimal, so statistical fluctuations are more likely than a reversal of the trend.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Sol Cesto

Luck, chance and probability, as well as the manipulation of these elements, lie at the heart of the unconventional tactical roguelite Sol Cesto by Géraud Zucchini, Chariospirale and Goblinz.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read