Thera Bytes Refocuses on Co-Op Games and Secures €600,000 in Federal Funding

Business

Women in Games Establishes Its Europe HQ in Almería in Spain

Women in Games is opening a new chapter and formally establishing Women in Games Europe (WiG Europe). The new European HQ in Spain is a commitment to building a stronger European presence and creating deeper connections across the continent.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Amazon Game Studios Will Stop Publishing Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark

Amazon Game Studios has finally decided to part ways with two third-party MMOs: Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark, which the company had distributed in Western regions. NC (formerly NCsoft) will continue Throne and Liberty, while Smilegate will handle Lost Ark.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Sentiment Within the German Games Industry is Improving

The game association has published its annual report on the German games industry for 2026. According to the industry barometer, a higher proportion of companies expect the industry to develop positively than in the previous year. However, negative assessments still slightly outnumber positive ones.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 12 August 2026: WiG Europe HQ, congress Schedule, Wavelab Incubator, good Shift, Swipe Right & More

The new Women in Games HQ in Spain is a strong signal about one of the most gender-equal markets in the EU. Also in today's news: Thera Bytes is refocusing on multiplayer, several people in new positions, and an academic incubator for start-ups.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Products

Everspace 2 Shadow Drops on Nintendo Switch 2

Rockfish Games has released Everspace 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2 today, as a complete, all-in-one bundle. Engine Software was brought on board to handle the port.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Women in Games Establishes Its Europe HQ in Almería in Spain

Women in Games is opening a new chapter and formally establishing Women in Games Europe (WiG Europe). The new European HQ in Spain is a commitment to building a stronger European presence and creating deeper connections across the continent.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2 Edition)

Since 11 August 2026, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is also available for Nintendo Switch 2. The retail version comes with the full game on the card, but the game runs in 30fps only, with 900p and 1080p modes available.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Business

Amazon Game Studios Will Stop Publishing Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark

Amazon Game Studios has finally decided to part ways with two third-party MMOs: Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark, which the company had distributed in Western regions. NC (formerly NCsoft) will continue Throne and Liberty, while Smilegate will handle Lost Ark.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Kalypso Media Appoints Karen Ionescu as Sales Manager

In the run-up to the company's 20th anniversary, gamescom and the upcoming release of Tropico 7, the sales specialist Karen Ionescu is joining Kalypso Media UK.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read