Weekly Steam Charts: Forza Overtakes the Competition, While Warhammer Surges

Business

Global Game Jam Announces Microgrant Pilot Program

Global Game Jam has announced a new initiative that will connect aspiring developers with independent game studios by offering them paid micro-projects in areas such as art, audio and QA.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

The Safe-Bet Crisis: Why Live-Service ”Wrappers“ Are Imploding

In this week’s “Update”, Zoran Roso asks whether the industry is still designing games for pure enjoyment, and he suggests that the industry may have fallen into a dangerous corporate trap of designing for operational efficiency instead of creative taste and is facing a brutal reality check.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Business

Wizards of the Coast Not Voluntarily Recognizing Union

With letters urging workers to "consider" their decision, Wizards of the Coast's President John Hight has made clear that the company will not voluntarily recognise the unionisation efforts of the Magic: The Gathering Arena team.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Esports

Road to Esports Nations Cup 2026

The road to the first Esports Nations Cup in 2026 is approaching several major milestones, including roster announcements, ranking cutoffs and online qualifiers. These provide multiple pathways to representation at the ENC.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Pioneers of Pagonia - Meadowsong Released

Today sees the release of Meadowsong, the first of three expansions for Pioneers of Pagonia from Envision Entertainment. The base game is also receiving a free expansion, introducing the Brewery.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Events

Nintendo to Attend DoKomi 2026

At the Anime and Japan Expo in Düsseldorf, Nintendo will be showcasing the latest Switch 2 games, as well as interactive experiences featuring Pictonico! and Pikmin Bloom.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

Nordic Game 2026: Impressions

From 26 to 29 May 2026, the 22. Nordic Game runs in Malmö, Sweden. GamesMarket is on site and brings you impressions from the Slagthuset conference center.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

Global Game Jam Announces Microgrant Pilot Program

Global Game Jam has announced a new initiative that will connect aspiring developers with independent game studios by offering them paid micro-projects in areas such as art, audio and QA.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Getting a Third Expansion

Over ten years since the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red is set to release a third expansion for its role-playing game. Songs of the Past is scheduled for release in 2027.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read