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Products

Toniebox 2 x Pokémon (Review)

For the first gaming cooperation between tonies GmbH and The Pokémon Company, we sat down and tested the Toniebox 2 audio device for children and the Pokémon Tonies that rival Nintendo's own amiibos in quality.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Products

G+ Pokémon Pokopia Sells Over 200K Units in Germany

game – The German Games Industry Association has announced its Sales Awards for August 2026. Only one game met the criteria for an award during this period: Pokémon Pokopia.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Products

Maestro

Originally designed for virtual reality, Maestro is making the leap to a new platform. Developed by French indie studio Double Jack, the game enables players to conduct an orchestra using motion controls on the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Scale vs. Specificity: How Audience Fragmentation and Generative AI Are Redefining the Greenlight

The collapse of broad-appeal gaming strategies highlights the shift toward audience fragmentation. With mid-budget mass-market titles stalling while vertical specialists thrive, publishers must rethink portfolio risk and generative AI miscalculations, according to industry expert Zoran Roso.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 17 September 2026: EGDF, EU Kids Act, Woodo Success, Toniebox 2, Pokopia Record & more

The European Commission is tightening the reins on the protection of minors, whilst Deadalic is celebrating a strong sales launch and Nintendo is celebrating a Platinum Award. Also: an interview with Paul Sulyok.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Brussels Places Burden of Proof For Child Protection to Providers Including Games Companies

The European Commission has presented the EU Kids Act, bringing significant changes not only to the use of social media by children but also to online games. As PEGI was named a benchmark, the consequences for the games industry may be limited. Initial reactions have come from Bavaria and the VGE.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Publishing

Daedalic Delighted With Woodo's Strong Launch, Particularly on Switch

Woodo invites players to slow down and appreciate the small things, however its launch has given Daedalic Entertainment plenty to celebrate, especially on Nintendo Switch. This validates Daedalic Entertainment's publishing strategy.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Funding

20 Years of New Media Funding in Berlin-Brandenburg

Since 2006, the New Media Funding Programme run by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg has provided €60 million in funding for games, XR and other innovative audiovisual content and serial formats. This has played a key role in establishing the Capital Region as a major media hub in Germany and Europe.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

People

Paul Sulyok on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Paul Sulyok, CEO Green Man Gaming (UK), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read