Business

Business

Former Freaks 4U Managers Emerge From Stealth Mode With onethreefive gaming

Marija and Michael Haenisch and Matthias Remmert have brought their new esports company, onethreefive gaming GmbH, out of stealth mode. Details are set to follow shortly, but they have been working on projects, structures, partnerships and long-term foundations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Tabletop

Magic: The Gathering Drives Hasbro Growth in Q1 2026 Numbers

Unsurprisingly, Wizards of the Coast is keeping Hasbro's numbers in the black with Magic: The Gathering. The digital gaming sector also grew slightly.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

Nacon's Results for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Are Below Its Initial Forecasts

In the 2025-2026 financial year, Nacon's turnover was €160.8 million, which was lower than initially forecast. Although sales of new games performed well, the company was affected by increased tariffs on its accessories business in the U.S.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Cyanide and Kylotonn Undergo Restructuring

Following the closure of Spiders and Nacon Tech, both Cyanide and Kylotonn studios will both undergo restructuring as part of the judicial reorganization (insolvency proceedings).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Embracer Unveils Plan For Fellowship Entertainment Spin Off and Picks Apart Plaion

Embracer has outlined the path for spinning off Fellowship Entertainment. Plaion will be split up: Plaion Partners and Plaion Pictures, along with THQ Nordic, will remain part of Embracer. Fellowship is establishing a new publishing unit with staff from Plaion and other parts of the group.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Products

Kickstarter Takes Back Restrictions on Adult Content, But There's a Catch

Kickstarter will not ban adult projects through its platform after community backlash. It says it was under pressure by payment providers, and that campaigners might still get into problems with the payment provider in the future.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Italian Games Market Remains Stable at €2.4 billion

With a market volume of around €2.4 billion, the Italian games market has remained largely stable, partly thanks to a slight increase in console sales. This is according to a new report by the industry association IIDEA.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

2tainment Files For Bankruptcy

Magdeburg Local Court has opened insolvency proceedings in respect of the assets of the Magdeburg-based publisher 2tainment. The company’s future prospects are unclear.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Funding

Games & XR Mitteldeutschland Germany Grows to 50 Members

With its latest new members, the regional association Games & XR Mitteldeutschland (Central Germany) has grown to 50 member companies. The association had recently outlined plans to strengthen its presence in the individual federal states.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

The 'Threequel' Trap: Why Video Game Trilogies Often Falter at the Finish Line

In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why a rash decision to ‘go bigger’ following a successful IP debut leads to the core of the game being lost by the third instalment at the latest.

By Zoran Roso • 5 min read

Business

Capcom Has Another Record Year And Plans to Recruit 100+ Devs Each Year

Capcom ended March having recorded its ninth consecutive record year. Operating profit rose by more than 10 per cent for the tenth consecutive year. And bucking the industry trend, Capcom plans to create over 100 new roles in development each year.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Sensor Tower Also Acquires AppMagic

The consolidation in the games market data sector continues. Following data.ai and VGI, Sensor Tower is now also acquiring AppMagic. No details of the deal have been disclosed.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read