Plaion Subsidiary Fishlabs is Cutting Jobs

Insights

Goldmedia Study: Huge Potential in Bavaria

For the first time, Medien.Bayern has funded a detailed study by Goldmedia of Bavaria as a gaming location, with the aim of providing a data-driven basis for further developing its gaming strategy. The result: the current situation in Bavaria is impressive, but there is huge potential for growth.

By Stephan Steininger • 11 min read

Business

Ubisoft Cuts Jobs in Germany

Ubisoft Germany is reducing its workforce by an as-yet-unknown number of employees. The company has now confirmed this plan to GamesMarket.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: The Sales Are Strong With Galactic Racer

Although Star Wars: Galactic Racer hasn't had quite such a strong start as Star Wars: Zero Company, it has made a remarkable leap up the weekly Steam charts. Dota 2 and Arc Raiders are staging a strong comeback, while Hellraiser: Revival is performing better than expected, especially in Germany.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Esports

FIFA Postpones Finals of Its Esports World Cup

FIFA has postponed the 2026 FIFAe Finals, which were scheduled to take place from mid-October, until further notice. This is due to developments in the region, namely the ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Chris Collins Joins Diva Agency as Biz Dev Manager

The British integrated agency Diva has further strengthened its management team. Chris Collins has taken on the role of Business Development Manager. Just a few months ago, Lorna Probert was appointed as the new Head of Production.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 15 Oktober 2026: Ubisoft Layoffs, Steam Charts, gamescom asia, Drova II, Enshrouded & More

Ubisoft's voluntary job cut plans are the topic of the day, but it is also Enshrouded release day - and Drova II has been announced as well. We have also learned exclusively the date for the next Serious Game Summit in Switzerland.

By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read

Insights

Goldmedia Study: Huge Potential in Bavaria

For the first time, Medien.Bayern has funded a detailed study by Goldmedia of Bavaria as a gaming location, with the aim of providing a data-driven basis for further developing its gaming strategy. The result: the current situation in Bavaria is impressive, but there is huge potential for growth.

By Stephan Steininger • 11 min read

Business

Ubisoft Cuts Jobs in Germany

Ubisoft Germany is reducing its workforce by an as-yet-unknown number of employees. The company has now confirmed this plan to GamesMarket.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Deck13 and Just2D Announce Drova II - Torn Lands

At an event in Magdeburg, publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer Just2D have announced the sequel to Drova - Forsaken Kin: Drova II - Torn Lands will be out for PC and console.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read