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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

Business

G+ How FusionPlay Fished in International Waters

What began as a small pixel-based fishing RPG grew beyond itself when the New Zealand sketch comedy troupe Viva La Dirt League and publisher Team17 came on board. Overall, Nice Day for Fishing was the biggest success for Leipzig-based studio FusionPlay.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

G+ How a Four-Person Studio Is Shaking up the Shooter Market With Over the Top: WWI

Flying Squirrel Entertainment developed the multiplayer third-person shooter Over The Top: WWI with just four people. The game features battles for up to 200 players in a fully destructible WWI environment. The game's success proves the team right, as our interview with Maxim Munnig Schmidt shows.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 13 min read

Tabletop

Women+ in Magic Launches Ally Ambassador Network

Women+ in Magic has launched their Ally Network to find ambassadors that speak up for maginalised groups in MTG play spaces. Interested men can join a supporter network by filling out a form first.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Anna Gruzina

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 5 min read

Business

Strong FY2025 for PlayStation, Cautious Outlook

Sony has reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2025. Had the Bungie impairment charges not weighed so heavily on the bottom line, the company would have posted a record operating income. Nevertheless, Sony remains cautious about 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Borussia Dortmund Unveils New Kits With the Help of Gamefam on Roblox

Just in time for today’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund is unveiling next season’s kits – on Roblox. Developed by Gamefam, an activation within FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox is planned.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Awards

Playing History Wins Delina Award at Learntec in Karlsruhe

The serious games studio Playing History has another award to add to its collection. At the Learntec education fair, Tribunal 45 – Working on Justice, developed for the Nuremberg Trials Memorial, was honoured with a delina Award.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Rocket Beans and Co-founder Simon Krätschmer Are Parting Ways

In a blog post titled ‘On a Personal Note’, Rocket Beans announced the departure of Simon Krätschmer, one of the five founders. There had already been indications of a possible departure last autumn, but Rocket Beans does not wish to discuss the reasons behind it publicly.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read