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2026 Elections in RLP: What Do the Parties Plan for Gaming?
The Deutschhaus, seat of parliament in RLP. What do the parties have planned for games in the region for the election? (Landtag RLP/SIE)
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2026 Elections in RLP: What Do the Parties Plan for Gaming?

With Rhineland-Palatinate state elections coming this Sunday, we are collecting and translating the parties' positions on gaming and the games industry. The three governing parties all have things to promise for the strong gaming sector in RLP, while the opposition is quiet on the topic.
By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read
Women+ in Magic: A Safe Space is Not Enough
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)
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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
Slay the Spire 2 Tops Weekly Steam Charts, Where Does the Legend of Khiimori Rank?
Slay the Spire 2 can be played in co-op mode with up to four players and has topped the weekly global Steam charts © Mega Crit Games
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Slay the Spire 2 Tops Weekly Steam Charts, Where Does the Legend of Khiimori Rank?

Following its spectacular launch, Slay the Spire 2 has taken the top spot in the global weekly Steam charts in terms of revenue. Meanwhile, The Legend of Khiimori by Aesir Interactive and Mindscape has made it to number 10 in the German charts.
By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made
Johannes and Simone Grünwald are Slime King Games. Their game Under the Island is an homage to classic titles like Alundra, Terranigma and Zelda (Slime King Games)
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Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made

Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.
By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read