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Business

United Wizards of the Coast Seeks MTG: Arena Union

The team behind the TCG videogame Magic: The Gathering Arena is driving for Wizards of the Coast to voluntarily recognise their new union United Wizards of the Coast.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Tabletop

Magic: The Gathering -Secrets of Strixhaven

Secrets of Strixhaven might only deliver five Archetypes for its Limited environment, but these pack a punch. The set boasts much stronger Draft and Sealed possibilities than TMNT or Lorwyn Eclipsed before.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Products

SNEG and Games Workshop Bring Back Classic Warhammer Video Games

Games Workshop and SNEG have brought back more than 20 classic Warhammer titles on Steam, with future-proof compatibility options as well as Steam integrations.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

Flexion Launches Mobile Service Suite Exprexion

To better the pipeline for alternative app stores on mobile, Flexion is launching Exprexion, a suite of three integrated services from upload to marketing.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

GamesMarket Exclusive

G+ Radical Fish Games: An Open and Truthful Approach to Game Development

From indie to AAA, we regularly profile a different studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Radical Fish Games from Saarbrücken. Alabaster Dawn, their second game, is being released in Early Access today.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Products

Sintopia

Piraknights Games and Team17 Digital have released Sintopia, a unique blend of management simulation and god game. In many ways, it brings to mind classic Bullfrog games, including their sense of humour.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Business

After Buyout: CCP Games Becomes Fenris Creation With Google’s Support

The developer, previously known as CCP Games and responsible for the Eve IP games, will operate as Fenris Creations from now on. This follows a buyout of Pearl Abyss, financed in partnership with other investors. Fenris is also collaborating with Google, which is acquiring a minority stake.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Griffin Special Opportunities Fund: Interview with Nick Tuosto and Tim Bender

Griffin Gaming Partners’ Special Opportunities Fund has over $100 million to invest in indie studios. We spoke to Managing Director Nick Tuosto and Fund Manager Tim Bender about the fund's indie focus, its recoupment strategies and its approach to long-term partnerships.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Business

Griffin Gaming Partners Launches $100M Fund for Indie Studios

Griffin Gaming Partners, a leading VC firm specialising exclusively in gaming, has unveiled its Special Opportunities Fund. The $100 million fund is specifically aimed at independent studios and is managed by Tim Bender, the CEO of Hooded Horse. 15 studios were already funded.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read