From Left: Colin Anderson, Ross Laurie, and Peter van der Watt of Reforged (Reforged). People Reforged Studios Acquires Headup Games from Düren After divesting from Thunderful in 2024, the until-now independent indie publisher Headup has been fully acquired by Reforged Studios from Malta. Dieter Schoeller will remain in charge while also becoming Chief Publishing Officer at group level. No jobs are supposed to be lost. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development, Nightdive Studios © Nightdive Business G+ Interview: What Makes Nightdive Studios Decide to Bring Back a Classic? Remasters and Enhanced Editions of classic games are Nightdive Studios' speciality. We spoke to Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development, about their current remasters, the challenges of obtaining the original games, their selection process for re-releases, and this unique market segment. By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read
Flanked by the Cosplaystammtisch Hof (left and right), the organisers (from left) Johannes Wurm, Kevin Pollak, Ariane Pollak, Stefan Preisinger and District Administrator Oliver Bär presenting the fresh posters for LFG Con 2026 (Landratsamt Hof). People LFG Con 2026 Press Conference: All That's New New ticket structures, an app, FFF Bavaria as a new funding partner, MTG and Pokémon TCG tournaments and much more: At today's press conference in Hof, the LFG Con has presented their 2026 event plans together with District Administrator Oliver Bär. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
The LUX, which will be home to the House of Games, and Christian Boldt | Pictures: Daniel Hinz (Lux), Christian Boldt People Wista Management Appoints Christian Boldt as Head of House of Games Berlin Bit by bit, the House of Games Berlin is becoming a reality. Wista Management, the operating company, has now filled a key position: Christian Boldt has been appointed Leader of the House of Games Berlin. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Wright (center) surrounded by the former Xbox team (photo: Wright/Xbox) People Xbox’s Corporate Vice President is Departing from Microsoft Xbox’s current Corporate Vice President is leaving Microsoft in the coming weeks. Lori Wright had been with Microsoft for nine years, almost seven of which as Corporate Vice President of the Xbox division. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Vanessa Chia, Producer and Co-founder at Cococucumber | Echo Generation 2 © Chia/Cococucumber People Vanessa Chia: "Turn-Based Games Are Seeing a Renewed Wave of Interest Right Now." Vanessa Chia, producer and co-founder of Cococucumber, talks in this interview about the turn-based gaming market, where Echo Generation 2 sits within it, and developing a sequel to a "hidden gem" game. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Shaun White / James Shaw / Glen O'Connell © Steel City Interactive People Steel City Interactive Strengthens Its Team With New Hires Steel City Interactive (Undisputed franchise) has announced three senior appointments. Glen O'Connell is joining the company as Commercial Partnerships Director, while James Shaw and Shaun White are joining as Senior Production Director and Brand & Communications Director respectively. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
People Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Kelly Vero In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations. By Madeleine Egger • 4 min read
Julien Bares (General Manager of Creative Houses 3 & 5), and Thomas Andrén (General Manager of the Creative Network) at Ubisoft © Ubisoft People Ubisoft Appoints New Leaders to Its Operating Model of Creative Houses Ubisoft has announced new leadership appointments in support of the rollout of its Creative Houses-led operating model. Julien Bares has been appointed General Manager of Creative Houses 3 & 5, and Thomas Andrén has been appointed General Manager of the Creative Network. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Lize Korpershoek (facing the camera) and Myrna Hendrickx are two of the founders of Women+ in Magic. (All photos in this article: Dewi van Zeggelaar) People G+ Women+ in Magic: A Safe Space is Not Enough After their first big year and their registration as a foundation, we talked to Women+ in Magic about making the MTG space better for marginalised people, bringing men to speak out for the cause and what Wizards of the Coast and stores need to do to make game spaces welcoming. By Pascal Wagner • 9 min read
André Bernhardt, Odile Limpach and Thierry Baujard (from left to right) People SpielFabrique Expands Its Team With André Bernhardt Joining as General Manager Ten years after the company was founded, SpielFabrique’s founders, Odile Limpach and Thierry Baujard, have brought an experienced professional on board to support day-to-day operations: André Bernhardt has taken up the role of General Manager at Spielfabrique with immediate effect. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Pim Holfve © Raw Fury / Holfve Business Pim Holfve Appointed CEO of Combined Effect While Continuing to Lead Raw Fury Pim Holfve, the current CEO of Raw Fury, is set to broaden his leadership responsibilities by taking on the role of CEO at Combined Effect. This growing indie group is developing an ecosystem of creative video game publishers and studios. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
