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Publishing

"Video Games" Returns as an Online Magazine

After 25 years, the "Video Games - The Whole World of Video Games" magazine brand is being revived as an online platform for experienced gamers aged 40 and over.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Publishing

Resident Evil Requiem Wins Platinum Award in Germany

In March 2026, only one game received a Sales Award from game, the German Games Industry Association. That game was Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 200,000 copies in Germany.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Products

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Launches in Late April

The iconic strategy series is back. Hooded Horse, Unfrozen and Ubisoft are set to release Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era on PC via Early Access at the end of April. Currently in the top 10 most-wished-for games on Steam, the game is expected to have a very strong launch.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Products

InterfaceX26 Showcases Fake OS Games, Brings Users To Rally Valve for an Official Tag

Cobalt Lane, Jumpy Bit, Grey Alien Games and Muscle Cat have teamed up for InterfaceX26, a Steam Showcase for "Fake OS" games. Apart from showcasing the games, InterfaceX26 gamifies tagging the games for an official Valve tag with a bustom web app.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Original Gothic Trilogy on PlayStation and Xbox

Gothic 1, 2 and 3 will be available on PlayStation and Xbox for the first time. THQ Nordic plans to release these classic games on a regular basis, starting after the release of the Gothic 1 remake.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Two German Typing Games Conquered Steam Around This Weekend

A good weekend for typing game lovers: While ZoroArts alias Mateo Covic has released his multiplayer chaos typing game Cool Story Bro on Friday, Turtle Knight Games and publisher Irox Games have released the spiritual successor to Bongo Cat, Tap Tap Loot, just this Monday.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Kevin Nielsen Leads New Webedia Events Unit

With a new Events unit in the Webedia Group, Webedia Germany is driving their FYNG and FYNT event business, such as this week's caggtus booth together with Bethesda. Nielsen reports to Dawid Hallmann, Director of Webedia Gaming & Tech and has cross-border collaboration with Poland in mind.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

Italy’s Games Industry Uses London Games Festival to Network With UK Colleagues

With a reception at the Italian Embassy, Italy’s ITA Agency and the industry association IIDEA built a bridge between the Italian and British games industries during the London Games Festival. Collaboration with key markets is essential, according to IIDEA-MD Thalita Malagò.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Insights

Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20

In a further analysis, Newzoo examined the revenue potential of titles outside the top 20 and found that there is scope for good business even among titles other than the big brands. This is particularly true for the PC platform.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read