The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily Now Available in German

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EGDF: "Commission Should Treat Games Preservation as a Priority"

EGDF is taking a dual-stance after the European Commissions statement on Stop Killing Games: While the association agrees that blanket legal obligations are no option, it asks for much more in terms of digital preservation of games nevertheless.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Politics

Stop Killing Games: European Commission Wants Dialogue, But Not Legislation

The European Commission has issued a statement on the ‘Stop Killing Games’ initiative, and the result is unlikely to satisfy the organisers. According to Brussels, the Commission will seek dialogue, but there is no basis for legislation to preserve games that have been discontinued commercially.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Politics

EGDF Calls on EU to Take Action in Response to US Export Controls on AI Tools

Following the export ban on the AI tools Fable 5 and Mythos 5, the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) calls the EU for immediate action to defend Europe’s cultural and digital sovereignty. In the EGDF’s view, the US is no longer a reliable partner in the digital sphere.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Witchspire

Survival-crafting games on PC are everywhere, almost as common as deck-building games. It's difficult to stand out in this crowded market, but Envar Games' Witchspire attempts to do so with its witch-themed setting, flying broomsticks, magical fairy-tale world and tameable familiars.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

People

Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Reportedly Died in a Small Aircraft Crash

Claude Guillemot, one of the five brothers who co-founded the major games company Ubisoft, among other ventures, has reportedly died in a light aircraft crash, according to several news agencies. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Laura Mazgaj

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 3 min read

Products

Mothkeep Reaches 10K Wishlists

Three weeks before release, moth documenting game Mothkeep by Munich solo dev Ivette Schmidt has reached 10,000 wishlists.

By Pascal Wagner •

Awards

Sweden Honours Hazelight Studios With Government’s Export Award For CCI

The Swedish Government has recognised the achievements of Stockholm-based Hazelight Studios as an export company. The studio behind A Way Out, It Takes Two and Split Fiction received the Government’s Export Award in the Cultural and Creative Industries category.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Narranauten Set up Registered Association

In 2024, several narrative designers and game writers founded the Narranauten initiative, under which they organised events in Germany. They have now set up a registered association.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read