PlayStation 5 Passes 100 Million Units Sold; Fairgame$ Reportedly Stopped

Business

MBO: Black Forest Games Splits From THQ Nordic and Co-Founds Third Signal

THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games have reorganised. Following a management buyout of Black Forest Games, the two companies will continue working together on joint projects. Black Forest is also founding a new, independent studio group called Third Signal in partnership with Third Signal Ventures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Embracer Group Cautiously Optimistic Following Interim Report for First Half of Its Fiscal Year

The Embracer Group is starting optimistic in the second half of its financial year, as its Interim Q2 report is ahead of plans. The focus looking ahead is on Titan Quest II, which has sold 500K units in Early Access, as well as the February releases Metro 2039 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Management Buy-Out: Elena Grigorian and Denis Savuta Acquire My.Games

The long-standing owner of My.Games, Alexander Chachava, is divesting his shares and selling the games publisher to CEO Elena Grigorian and COO Denis Savuta. They are receiving financial backing from Georgy Nurislamov, a private investor based in the United Arab Emirates.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

PlayStation Hero Project at gamescom latam 2027 and B2B Ticket Presale

The PlayStation Hero Project will be participating at gamescom latam 2027. Tickets for industry professionals are also on sale for the Latin American edition of gamescom.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Aerosoft and 42 Bits Entertainment

Both Aerosoft and 42 Bits Entertainment are receiving funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for a joint project.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Mel Taylor's Games Have a Lot to Say About Society and Humanity

After a brief stint in Australia, Melanie 'Mel' Taylor - co-creator of Orwell - has truly come into her own as an independent game developer and narrative designer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Politics

Digital Fairness Act: European Commission Presents Proposal, Industry Criticises it

As expected, the European Commission has presented its draft Digital Fairness Act, which is intended to safeguard consumer protection in the digital age. As expected, there has been a huge outcry in the games industry because the very core of the free-to-play business is set to be heavily regulated.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Products

GTA VI Is the Most Pre-Ordered Game in PlayStation & Xbox Store History

Due to be released on 19 November 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in the history of the digital PlayStation and Microsoft Stores. Pre-loading is already underway. The game will also support Xbox Cloud Gaming.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

MBO: Black Forest Games Splits From THQ Nordic and Co-Founds Third Signal

THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games have reorganised. Following a management buyout of Black Forest Games, the two companies will continue working together on joint projects. Black Forest is also founding a new, independent studio group called Third Signal in partnership with Third Signal Ventures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read