Sony streicht Store-Geschäft zusammen Tim Pototzki February 27, 2014 – 1 min read Share this post Sony glaubt nicht mehr so recht ans Filialgeschäft. 20 von 31 US-Standorten werden geschlossen © None Indie Area Polaris © Hamburg Messe und Congress / Rolf Otzipka Events Nintendo Is Exhibiting at Polaris 2026 The Polaris Convention 2026 will take place from 9 to 11 October at the Messe Hamburg. Among the exhibitors will be Nintendo. By Marcel Kleffmann • Galaxies Autumn © Galaxies Showcase Media Ltd. Publishing Galaxies Autumn Showcase Features Over 40 Studios and Publishers Galaxies returns on 15 October 2026, bringing together over 40 studios and publishers, ranging from major global publishers to independent developers. The event will feature premieres, reveals and announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Anel Ceman, Senior Vice President, NC © NC GamesMarket Plus G+ How Is NC Tackling the Mobile Market? - Interview With Anel Ceman "User acquisition costs are high, yes, but it's all about getting it right", says Anel Ceman, Senior Vice President at NC, who heads up the Mobile Casual Games Division. In this interview, he discusses the mobile strategy, the ad market, building a platform and the importance of failing fast. By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read Daily GamesMarket Daily – 08 Oct 26: Xbox XP, 1SP x Orinas, Federico Cardini, Fireshine x Fair Games, Retro Gaming, Games/Bavaria A new department for Xbox, a close partnership between Japan and Europe, and ongoing consolidation – it was a business-focused day in the news. By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read Maria Angelidou-Smith, CEO of Mojang and Minecraft, and Kayleen Walters, President of Xbox XP (from Left) People Xbox: Kayleen Walters Become President of XP, Maria Angelidou-Smith CEO of Mojang and Minecraft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is making further changes to the leadership team of Microsoft’s gaming division: Kayleen Walters heads the new XP business unit, which includes the licensing business. Maria Angelidou-Smith, a former manager at Meta and Personio, is taking charge of Mojang and Minecraft. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Business Safe in Our World Looking for More Visible Mental Health Support in Games With their Four Billion Gamers campaign, charity Safe in Our World wants to put better visible mental health resources into games and game spaces. For this, it is looking for studios to participate. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read The 800XL © Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai Products Retro Gaming: Atari's 800XL Home Computer Returns Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai are bringing back the 8-bit home computer with a mechanical keyboard, 25 built-in games, cartridge support and HDMI connectivity. The 800XL is set to be released in April 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Business Central Hub for the Games Industry in Bavaria Events, funding programs, and a strong network – Games/Bavaria connects studios and publisher, freelancers and companies with policymakers, the public, and related industries. This creates space for innovation, visibility, growth and builds a strong games industry in Bavaria. By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read (Wizards of the Coast) Tabletop Reality Fracture Sandwiched between several Universes Beyond franchise and mini sets, Reality Fracture had a lot to prove. But the current Magic: The Gathering set is one of the best of the year, if not the best altogether. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Indie Area Polaris © Hamburg Messe und Congress / Rolf Otzipka Events Nintendo Is Exhibiting at Polaris 2026 The Polaris Convention 2026 will take place from 9 to 11 October at the Messe Hamburg. Among the exhibitors will be Nintendo. By Marcel Kleffmann •
Galaxies Autumn © Galaxies Showcase Media Ltd. Publishing Galaxies Autumn Showcase Features Over 40 Studios and Publishers Galaxies returns on 15 October 2026, bringing together over 40 studios and publishers, ranging from major global publishers to independent developers. The event will feature premieres, reveals and announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Anel Ceman, Senior Vice President, NC © NC GamesMarket Plus G+ How Is NC Tackling the Mobile Market? - Interview With Anel Ceman "User acquisition costs are high, yes, but it's all about getting it right", says Anel Ceman, Senior Vice President at NC, who heads up the Mobile Casual Games Division. In this interview, he discusses the mobile strategy, the ad market, building a platform and the importance of failing fast. By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 08 Oct 26: Xbox XP, 1SP x Orinas, Federico Cardini, Fireshine x Fair Games, Retro Gaming, Games/Bavaria A new department for Xbox, a close partnership between Japan and Europe, and ongoing consolidation – it was a business-focused day in the news. By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read
Maria Angelidou-Smith, CEO of Mojang and Minecraft, and Kayleen Walters, President of Xbox XP (from Left) People Xbox: Kayleen Walters Become President of XP, Maria Angelidou-Smith CEO of Mojang and Minecraft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is making further changes to the leadership team of Microsoft’s gaming division: Kayleen Walters heads the new XP business unit, which includes the licensing business. Maria Angelidou-Smith, a former manager at Meta and Personio, is taking charge of Mojang and Minecraft. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Business Safe in Our World Looking for More Visible Mental Health Support in Games With their Four Billion Gamers campaign, charity Safe in Our World wants to put better visible mental health resources into games and game spaces. For this, it is looking for studios to participate. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
The 800XL © Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai Products Retro Gaming: Atari's 800XL Home Computer Returns Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai are bringing back the 8-bit home computer with a mechanical keyboard, 25 built-in games, cartridge support and HDMI connectivity. The 800XL is set to be released in April 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Business Central Hub for the Games Industry in Bavaria Events, funding programs, and a strong network – Games/Bavaria connects studios and publisher, freelancers and companies with policymakers, the public, and related industries. This creates space for innovation, visibility, growth and builds a strong games industry in Bavaria. By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read
(Wizards of the Coast) Tabletop Reality Fracture Sandwiched between several Universes Beyond franchise and mini sets, Reality Fracture had a lot to prove. But the current Magic: The Gathering set is one of the best of the year, if not the best altogether. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
