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Products

Kojima's Physint Moves From PlayStation to Xbox

Sony Interactive Entertainment has unexpectedly cancelled Physint, the stealth-action project of Hideo Kojima. In its search for a new partner, Kojima Productions has found a match in Xbox. This collaboration will extend beyond Physint and OD.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Publishing

Thatgamecompany Launches Publishing Label Thatgamepublisher

thatgamecompany, known for Journey, Flower, flOw and Sky: Children of the Light, has launched a new publishing label: thatgamepublisher wants to support “creative developers who use interactivity to expand what games can make people feel”.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Apple Changes Its Business Terms for Apps in the European Union

Following collaboration with the European Commission, Apple announced changes to its business terms for apps and alternative app marketplaces in the European Union. There are now unified business terms for developers that distribute apps in the EU.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

GamesMarket Daily - 10 September 2026: German Federal Funding Recap, Harvey Elliot, Kojima & Xbox, David Scarborough, EGDF Open Letter, VaultN, NY Games Week and more

Today's newsletter covers not only that Kojima's Physint is switching from PlayStation to Xbox, but also the EGDF's open letter in response to Apple's new EU terms, and an interview with Harvey Elliot from Playstack discussing the European games industry.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Events

Inaugural New York Games Week Launches in October

The inaugural New York Games Week aims to establish New York City as a global destination for the gaming industry. It will celebrate the video game industry across a variety of venues in the city.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

VaultN and Paysafe Team up to Offer Real-Time B2B Payment Settlements for Game Distribution

In partnership with Paysafe, VaultN integrates payments directly into the distribution process, allowing transactions to be settled instantly rather than through lengthy reconciliation procedures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Harvey Elliot on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Harvey Elliot, CEO Playstack (UK), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

David Scarborough Joins Blizzard as EMEA Comms Senior Manager

The former Senior Account Director at Brands 2 Life is now Blizzard's new Senior Manager for EMEA Comms: David Scarborough joins the Microsoft subsidiary in London.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

G+ German Federal Government Funds Games with Over €260 Million

For years, the German federal government has supported the production of computer and video games in Germany, sometimes more, sometimes less. Where did the money go? How much was handed out, and to whom? And most importantly, is it all even worth it?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 11 min read