The Games Industry in Poland: Facts, Figures, and Trends

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G+ Mel Taylor's Games Have a Lot to Say About Society and Humanity

After a brief stint in Australia, Melanie 'Mel' Taylor - co-creator of Orwell - has truly come into her own as an independent game developer and narrative designer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Business

G+ Nintendo (H1 FY27): Console Sales Decline, Software Sales Rise

In the first half of the current financial year, Nintendo sold fewer consoles than in the previous year. However, operating profit has increased thanks to consistent software sales. The company is maintaining its prior outlook.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Business

G+ Sony: Weaker Console Sales in a Booming Games Market

Despite declining PS5 console sales and mediocre performance of Marvel's Wolverine, Sony's Game & Network Services segment (PlayStation) continues to perform so well that the company has revised its business forecast upwards.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Football Manager 27 Climbs the Charts, While Anno 117 Returns

Phantom Blade Zero only spent one week at the top of the weekly Steam revenue charts. While PUBG: Battlegrounds has returned to first place, Sega's Football Manager 27 has jumped up the rankings. In Germany, Anno 117 makes a comeback, while Horses of Hoofprint Bay starts strongly.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Final Fantasy Resonance Causes Surprise in the German Games Charts in October

The highest-ranking new entry in the German games charts was neither Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 nor Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. In both cases, however, digital sales were not included in the charts.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Alexander Krawczyk to Become CEO and Dawid Hallmann COO at Webedia Deutschland

Webedia Deutschland is rebuilding its executive team. Alexander Krawczyk is set to become CEO on 15 January 2027. Dawid Hallmann will take on the role of COO. Webedia's goal is to strengthen selected brands and IPs, as well as expand its creator business, productions and events.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Toem 2

Five years after the first instalment, Something We Made and popagenda continue the photographic journey with Toem 2. This sequel is at least as wholesome as its predecessor.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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G+ GamesMarkt 476

Topics in this issue include: A comprehensive look at the market and industry in Poland, the dilemma facing indie developers when choosing the right themed sales on Steam, and product highlights aside from GTA VI.

By Team GamesMarket • 3 min read

Capcom and Resident Evil Requiem Win Big at Golden Joystick Awards

The 44th Golden Joystick Awards, arguably the longest-running awards in the games industry, were held in London. Resident Evil Requiem won four awards.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read