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Business

House of Games in Leipzig: R42 Games Hub Celebrates Its Grand Opening

The R42 Games Hub in Leipzig celebrated its grand opening today. This Saxon project is a building dedicated entirely to the gaming industry, bringing together coworking, gaming, production, and more. Additionally, entrepreneurs from Saxony have formed an alliance to help shape the state's future.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Business

Regional Association Calls For an Own Identity in Games and XR in Saxony

Games & XR Mitteldeutschland has presented a position paper for Saxony. Now that the initial development phase of the Games and XR business has been completed, it is time for it to establish its own distinct identity in Saxony.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Mikami's Unbound Is Now Part of Shift Up

Shift Up, a South Korean company, has acquired the Japanese studio Unbound, founded by Shinji Mikami. The company behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory is thus strengthening its global PC and console publishing capabilities.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

House of Games in Leipzig: R42 Games Hub Celebrates Its Grand Opening

The R42 Games Hub in Leipzig celebrated its grand opening today. This Saxon project is a building dedicated entirely to the gaming industry, bringing together coworking, gaming, production, and more. Additionally, entrepreneurs from Saxony have formed an alliance to help shape the state's future.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

People

Side – The Hidden Champion of a Dozen BAFTA Nominations With Ambitions to Grow

A year after rebranding as Side Oliver Deslandes, Senior Vice President of Global Strategy & Growth at Side, talks about studio openings, why Side is like an invisible engine, and why the external development company keeps its fingers crossed for nearly a third of all BAFTA Game Awards nominations.

By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Dieu Linh Vu

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 • 6 min read

Products

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Launches in Late April

The iconic strategy series is back. Hooded Horse, Unfrozen and Ubisoft are set to release Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era on PC via Early Access at the end of April. Currently in the top 10 most-wished-for games on Steam, the game is expected to have a very strong launch.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Events

Pokémon Pokopia Garden in Berlin

To mark the recent release of the cozy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia, The Pokémon Company International has turned spaces in Berlin, Paris and London into 'Pokopia Gardens'.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Funding

MFG Baden-Württemberg is Funding 10 Games Projects with €668,000

MFG Baden-Württemberg has announced the results of the first round of funding for games in 2026. In addition to eight prototypes, funding has been awarded to one production project and one concept.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read