Paramount's and Warner Bros.' Gaming Operations Are Merging

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G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Aion 2 Rises, but How Are Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 Faring?

After spending just one week at the top of the weekly Steam charts, EA Sports FC 27 has dropped several places. On the other hand, Aion 2, Ace Combat 8, and Transport Fever 3 are performing really well. But what about Gears of War: E-Day?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Tabletop

Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X Join United Wizards of the Coast

After the Magic: The Gathering Arena team had already unionised, now the teams behind tabletop Magic and Dungeons & Dragons are joining United Wizards of the Coast. Leadership is asked to recognise the union until 13 October.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Softgames Intends to Continue Acquiring Instant and Mobile Games

Following the acquisition of Funday Games’ instant gaming portfolio, Softgames has reaffirmed its expansion plans. CEO Alexander Krug’s comments can certainly be seen as an invitation to other studios to enter into discussions, should the portfolio be a good fit.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Spark and Playground: Unity and Google Unveil Game Development Tools for Everyone

Google and Unity have unveiled Playground and Spark, two AI-powered products designed to enable the development of games without any coding experience. With Playground, Google is taking a general platform-based approach, whilst Unity is targerting enthusiasts with its Spark Tool.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Development

Subotron Live Pitch and FROG Exhibition Participants 2026 Revealed

Five young studios from four universities in Austria have been revealed as participants at Subotron Live Pitch 2026 on 27 November. The exhibition games for Future and Reality of Gaming a week before are also now public.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Commission Seeks Feedback

The European Commission is collecting public feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act until 26 November. The aim is to give children and parents a say, as well as the platforms affected. Meanwhile, the EGDF has further refined its statement.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Games Education under Bavarian Skies

Games research is big at Bavarian education institutions. The free state has several of the best games programs in Germany, as well as some truly unique offers. We have collected all universities with games courses, as well as some highlights.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

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G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Aion 2 Rises, but How Are Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 Faring?

After spending just one week at the top of the weekly Steam charts, EA Sports FC 27 has dropped several places. On the other hand, Aion 2, Ace Combat 8, and Transport Fever 3 are performing really well. But what about Gears of War: E-Day?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Events

Momentum Wien Announces New Event Brands'n'Games in February 2027

The new Brands'n'Games conference aims to bring together professionals from the worlds of branding and advertising with gaming experts to explore areas of overlap and synergies. The conference, which takes place on 27 February, is organised by Momentum Wien.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read