© Outright Games Products Outright Games Secures NBA Licence and Announces NBA Bounce The British publisher Outright Games has announced the family-orientated basketball game NBA Bounce for September, for which it is cooperating with the US basketball league. NBA Bounce is primarily intended to appeal to very young target groups, which can hardly be overlooked from the look with cartoon avatars. This By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
JDM: Japanese Drift Master © Gaming Factory and 4Divinity Products JDM: Japanese Drift Master In Need for Speed Underground, drifting was just one part of the game. Many other racing games today also include drifting, but usually as part of the overall experience. JDM: Japanese Drift Master, by Gaming Factory and co-publisher 4Divinity, aims to change that. In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, players By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
© Stratosphere Games GmbH/ UFA Serial Drama GmbH Products UFA Serial Drama and Stratosphere Games Collaborate for Mobile Game With the early access release of the mobile game The Kingdom: Mittelalter Geschichten (Medieval Stories), developed by Stratosphere Games, UFA Serial Drama is venturing into the gaming market for the first time. The launch is accompanied by a cross-promotion with Instinct3. Bertelsmann-owned TV production company UFA continues to By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© 505 Games Products Blades of Fire Announced at the end of February 2025 and released less than three months later, that's what happened with Blades of Fire from 505 Games and MercurySteam. But behind the generic-sounding name lies a fantasy action adventure that has turned out really well, particularly when it comes to By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Tower Dominion © Parallel 45 Games Products Tower Dominion The tower defence subgenre of strategy games remains popular, as demonstrated by Kingdom Rush, Emberward and, most recently, Nordhold. Now, Tower Dominion is attempting to bring a touch of roguelike and Fieldrunners flair to the genre. Tower Dominion combines roguelike and tower defense. Players take on the role of a By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Alex Garland will adapt Elden Ring © Imago / Abacapress Products Alex Garland to Adapt Elden Ring Into a Live-Action Movie Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24 have announced the film adaptation of the blockbuster game Elden Ring. Alex Garland will write and direct the film. The timing is not yet known. Based on a story by George R. R. Martin, the creator and author of The Song of Ice and Fire, By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Funatics/Tivola Products Jumpgate and THQ Nordic Sign Agreement for Grand Prix of Europe-Game The kart racing game based on Grand Prix of Europe, Ed & Edda: Grand Prix – Racing Champions, is one of three games that Jumpgate has high hopes for this year. With THQ Nordic the Swedish group has now secured an experienced distribution partner for the game developed by Tivola in By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Shiny Show / Big Fan Games Products Monster Train 2 Monster Train has sold over 1.5 million copies and is widely regarded as one of the finest roguelike deck-building games available. The second instalment is now ready to leave the station, building on the strengths of its predecessor and featuring lots of new content, including an endless mode. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Rennsport will be published for PlayStation and Xbox in September © Nacon/Competition Company Products Nacon Confirms Release of Rennsport for Consoles for September During Bigben Week in Paris, Nacon unveiled numerous new games and accessories, including some specifically related to SimRacing. From a German perspective, the most interesting news is the launch window for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Rennsport, which is becoming more concrete in September. The By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Transport Fever 3 © Urban Games Products Transport Fever 3 Swiss-based Urban Games has announced Transport Fever 3. The next instalment in the transport management series will be released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. Urban Games has announced its fourth game. Transport Fever 3. The independent video game developer, which is based in By Team GamesMarket • 2 min read
Two of Warner Bros.' most successful physical game releases in recent years: Mortal Kombat 1 and Hogwarts Legacy. © Warner Products Warner Bros. Expands Partnership With Plaion With Italy, Plaion is taking over the management of retail customers for Warner Bros. in another European market as a distribution partner. The agreement also applies to the back catalogue. In addition to its own publishing activities throughout Europe and beyond, Plaion acts as a distributor for numerous well-known By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The Wandering Village © Stray Fawn Studio Products Stray Fawn's The Wandering Village Is Set for Release in Mid-July After almost two and a half years in Early Access, Stray Fawn Studio is set to release The Wandering Village on all platforms in mid-July. The Swiss studio is also collaborating with Serenity Forge on a physical collector's edition. Stray Fawn Studio has announced the release date By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
