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Star Wars Outlaws Will Be Released on 30 August 2024

It's one of the biggest game releases of the year: On 30 August 2024, just after gamescom, Ubisoft will launch Star Wars Outlaws. The open-world Star Wars game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S consoles and Amazon Luna. Ubisoft, in partnership with

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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Gearbox Publishing San Francisco Rebrands to Arc Games

Following the divestment of Gearbox Software to Take-Two Interactive, Gearbox Publishing San Francisco will remain within the Embracer Group under a new name: Arc Games. The strategic direction will not change. Gearbox Publishing San Francisco was not divested when Embracer Group sold Gearbox Software to Take-Two Interactive. The

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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"Der Kühne Knappe" – The Plucky Squire Gets Devolver's First Localised Game Name

With The Plucky Squire, Devolver will for the first time localise a game's name in different language areas. In GSA, the game by All Possible Futures will be known as Der Kühne Knappe. With the upcoming The Plucky Squire by All Possible Futures, publisher Devolver Digital enters into

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Boxelware to Release Aquapark Tycoon in 2025

After the successful space simulation Avorion, Boxelware has revealed its next game: Aquapark Tycoon was announced at webedia's FYNG show at caggtus 2024 in Leipzig. Boxelware, the German indie studio known for Avorion, has revealed its latest project: Aquapark Tycoon. Described as a fusion of creativity, strategic planning

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Aesir Interactive and Sleeprunner Studios Develop Windstorm Remaster

With Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship - Remastered, Aesir Interactive and Sleeprunner Studios are working on a remake of their equestrian adventure for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is known as Ostwind on the German-speaking market. Riding out again: Aesir Interactive from Munich and

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Polaris Convention 2024: Tickets Available and First Creators

The Polaris Convention will take place for the third time in Hamburg this October. The ticket shop is now open. There is also a first look at the list of creators who will be part of the programme: Gronkh, Gnu, Lara Loft, PietSmiet, Rocket Beans TV, and DoktorFroid are on

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Ubisoft Forward During Summer Game Fest 2024

Ubisoft is the first major publisher to announce its own showcase event as part of Summer Game Fest 2024. The company will present new games and updates on 10 June in Los Angeles. There will be no E3 in 2024. But there will still be plenty of games-related events

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Sales Top 2.5 Million Units

Since its release on 22 March 2024, Dragon's Dogma 2 has sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide. The huge success of the fantasy action RPG may have even surprised Capcom, as the first instalment was released twelve years ago. Capcom has announced that Dragon's

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Triple-I Initiative Showcase With More Than 30 Games Announced

On 10 April, the Triple-i Initiative Showcase will make its debut. The joint event for independent video games will feature announcements and reveals from the studios behind Slay the Spire, Darkest Dungeon, Hyper Light Drifter, Vampire Survivors and others. The Triple-i Initiative is a new showcase highlighting independent

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Phil Spencer Considers Alternative Digital Retailers on Xbox Consoles

With the console market stagnating and hardware subsidies outdated, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has talked about opening up the Xbox console ecosystem to other digital retailers. Such openness would help reduce the fragmentation of the gaming system as a whole. Xbox boss Phil Spencer is open to the idea of

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Royal Revolt 2 Celebrates 10 Years With Over 40 Million Downloads

The free-to-play strategy tower defence game Royal Revolt 2 celebrates its 10th anniversary with over 40 million downloads. The game is a success story for Frankfurt-based Upright Games. A decade after its initial release in 2014, Royal Revolt 2 continues to be a success. Developed by Upright

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Belgian Games Market Grows to 708 Million Euros

EA Sports FC 24 is the best-selling game and the PS5 the best-selling console in Belgium in 2023. This is according to market data recently published by the Video Games Federation Belgium. The total market grew by more than 20 percent. This means that the Belgian games market

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read