Business Square Enix to Reorganise Operations in North America and Europe In the current fiscal year, Square Enix plans to restructure its Western publishing organisation fundamentally. Additionally, development activities will be concentrated in Japan, with AI also playing an important role. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Prof. Dr. Dr. Rudolf Thomas Inderst Business Game Studies Watchlist #44 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include an analysis of game awards, offering insight into the power structures that shape the medium, as well as several new contributions to Game Studies. By Rudolf Inderst • 2 min read
CentreSoft distributes Capcom titles, including Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection; © Capcom / CentreSoft Business CentreSoft Will Distribute Capcom's Flagship Titles in Germany Capcom has chosen CentreSoft to handle the physical distribution of Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection in Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Power of Play: Saudi Arabia As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: Saudi Arabia. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Business Stardock's Brad Wardell About the Return of Elemental, "Budgeting It Right" and Ara Stardock Entertainment, a publisher known for its strategy games, recently launched Elemental: Reforged in Early Access. In an interview, CEO Brad Wardell explains why the company made this decision and shares his current assessment of the market. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Business Video Games Europe and USK Respond to EU Consultation on Digital Fairness Act The Digital Fairness Act could bring about lasting change to the gaming business, particularly in the free-to-play segment. This is another reason why it is important for the industry to get involved in the legislative process, as Video Games Europe and USK have done. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The Epic Games Store is one of the alternative app stores within the Android ecosystem that will likely benefit from the settlement. © Epic Games Business Google Agrees to App Store Reforms as Part of a Settlement With Epic Games After years of legal battles, Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement, which is still awaiting approval from the US court. The agreement includes simpler installation of third-party stores, lower service fees, and alternative payment options. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
DevGamm CEO Maria Chyrvona opening the 2025 event. Business DevGamm Lisbon 2025 Introduces New DevGamm Timeline At the DevGamm Lisbon 2025 opening, the 2026 event timeline was revealed, with Dubai in Spring and foggy Gdansk in Summer. The keynote was held by Chris Charla of Xbox about tips to reach more players in the ecosystem. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Business Power of Play: United Arab Emirates As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: United Arab Emirates (UAE). By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Spielraum 2025; © Messe Dresden Business Spielraum Fair in Dresden Sees Visitor Numbers Rise Again The spielraum gaming fair attracted more than 18,000 visitors to the Dresden Exhibition Centre. Both Messe Dresden and Games for Families were very satisfied with the outcome. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Olliver Heins, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Aonic (UK); Photo credit: Snaps, By Calvin Business Olliver Heins (Aonic) on Europe as a Gaming Location How do industry executives rate Europe's position in the global market? We spoke to Olliver Heins, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Aonic, to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Nintendo Store; Nintendo Business Nintendo Store App Released for Android and iOS Several years after its launch in Japan and a rebranding, the Nintendo Store app has been released for mobile devices. Users can browse Nintendo systems, accessories, games and merchandise on the app. However, it is not possible to make direct purchases using the app. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
