Perfect World steigt in Shanda-Deal ein Tim Pototzki April 22, 2014 – 1 min read Share this post Marktkonsolidierung auf chinesisch: Perfect World Entertainment steigt bei der Konkurrenz von Shanda Games ein © None Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 © Xbox Publishing Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview, which will take place on 26 March and focus on upcoming games from third-party partners. Participants will include Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games. There was recently a series of Minecraft announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Kinstrife © Finitude & Hooded Horse Publishing Hooded Horse Signs Kinstrife From Finitude The German indie studio Finitude has found a publisher for Kinstrife, namely Hooded Horse. Created by former Mount & Blade modders, Kinstrife features complex combat physics in a non-linear medieval sandbox setting in 13th-century Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Green Man Gaming X Regroup China © Green Man Gaming & Regroup China Publishing Green Man Gaming Partners with Regroup China to Launch PC Game Bundles in China Green Man Gaming has partnered with Regroup China, a digital marketing agency that specialises in helping businesses enter and grow in the Chinese market. The two companies will collaborate to promote a selection of PC game bundles designed specifically for Chinese gamers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Development PAX East Will Return Later As Usual in 2027 With over 100,000 visitors, PAX East was a resounding success, according to the organisers. They also announced the dates for 2027, which are scheduled for the end of April – around four weeks later than usual. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Xbox Games Showcase 2026 © Xbox Events Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on Sunday 7 June, starting at 19:00 CEST (10:00 Pacific Time / 13:00 Eastern Time / 18:00 UK Time). This will be followed by an in-depth look at the return of one of Xbox's most iconic franchises. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Jon Bellamy, CEO, Jagex © Jagex Business Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy on Operating a Forever Game and "Not Chasing Trends" Jagex is celebrating the 25th anniversary of RuneScape this year. We spoke to Jon Bellamy about the franchise's enduring popularity, the current MMO market, how the company has ditched problematic monetisation strategies and the privilege and responsibility that comes with owning a 'forever game'. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read Flanked by the Cosplaystammtisch Hof (left and right), the organisers (from left) Johannes Wurm, Kevin Pollak, Ariane Pollak, Stefan Preisinger and District Administrator Oliver Bär presenting the fresh posters for LFG Con 2026 © Landratsamt Hof Business LFG Debuts With Conbook, Powered by GamesMarkt This year, the GamesMarkt team is supporting LFG Con in Hof by producing a convention magazine. The experienced editorial team will produce the official conbook for the Franconian video game convention. By Team Gamesmarkt • 1 min read Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | Picture by FTC Business Adult Games: FTC Chairman Ferguson Writes Warning Letter to Payment Providers Adult content publisher got unexpected support from the FTC. Its Chairman has sent Warning Letters to PayPal, Stripe, Visa and Mastercard, reminding them of their obligations to their customers under the FTC Act. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Undertale: The Determination Symphony © Lambert Jackson Events Undertale: The Determination Symphony in Düsseldorf Undertale: The Determination Symphony brings the music of Undertale to life on stage, curated by the game's creator and composer, Toby Fox. An orchestra of 25 musicians will perform some of the game's most famous pieces. In Germany, the world tour will stop in Düsseldorf. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 © Xbox Publishing Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview, which will take place on 26 March and focus on upcoming games from third-party partners. Participants will include Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games. There was recently a series of Minecraft announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Kinstrife © Finitude & Hooded Horse Publishing Hooded Horse Signs Kinstrife From Finitude The German indie studio Finitude has found a publisher for Kinstrife, namely Hooded Horse. Created by former Mount & Blade modders, Kinstrife features complex combat physics in a non-linear medieval sandbox setting in 13th-century Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Green Man Gaming X Regroup China © Green Man Gaming & Regroup China Publishing Green Man Gaming Partners with Regroup China to Launch PC Game Bundles in China Green Man Gaming has partnered with Regroup China, a digital marketing agency that specialises in helping businesses enter and grow in the Chinese market. The two companies will collaborate to promote a selection of PC game bundles designed specifically for Chinese gamers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Development PAX East Will Return Later As Usual in 2027 With over 100,000 visitors, PAX East was a resounding success, according to the organisers. They also announced the dates for 2027, which are scheduled for the end of April – around four weeks later than usual. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 © Xbox Events Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on Sunday 7 June, starting at 19:00 CEST (10:00 Pacific Time / 13:00 Eastern Time / 18:00 UK Time). This will be followed by an in-depth look at the return of one of Xbox's most iconic franchises. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Jon Bellamy, CEO, Jagex © Jagex Business Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy on Operating a Forever Game and "Not Chasing Trends" Jagex is celebrating the 25th anniversary of RuneScape this year. We spoke to Jon Bellamy about the franchise's enduring popularity, the current MMO market, how the company has ditched problematic monetisation strategies and the privilege and responsibility that comes with owning a 'forever game'. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Flanked by the Cosplaystammtisch Hof (left and right), the organisers (from left) Johannes Wurm, Kevin Pollak, Ariane Pollak, Stefan Preisinger and District Administrator Oliver Bär presenting the fresh posters for LFG Con 2026 © Landratsamt Hof Business LFG Debuts With Conbook, Powered by GamesMarkt This year, the GamesMarkt team is supporting LFG Con in Hof by producing a convention magazine. The experienced editorial team will produce the official conbook for the Franconian video game convention. By Team Gamesmarkt • 1 min read
Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | Picture by FTC Business Adult Games: FTC Chairman Ferguson Writes Warning Letter to Payment Providers Adult content publisher got unexpected support from the FTC. Its Chairman has sent Warning Letters to PayPal, Stripe, Visa and Mastercard, reminding them of their obligations to their customers under the FTC Act. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Undertale: The Determination Symphony © Lambert Jackson Events Undertale: The Determination Symphony in Düsseldorf Undertale: The Determination Symphony brings the music of Undertale to life on stage, curated by the game's creator and composer, Toby Fox. An orchestra of 25 musicians will perform some of the game's most famous pieces. In Germany, the world tour will stop in Düsseldorf. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
