Weekly Steam Charts: Modern Warfare 4 Takes the Lead, Final Fantasy Resonance Surprises

Tabletop

G+ SPIEL 2026: The Board Game Industry on the Cusp of Digitalisation

Board and card games are the epitome of the analogue world – and yet they face the very same issues that preoccupy their digital counterparts. At Spiel 2026 in Essen, we asked people from the industry for their views on AI and its convergence with video games.

By Melanie Döring • 4 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Modern Warfare 4 Is on the Rise, but How Is Enshrouded Performing?

This week's Steam charts feature different games at number one in both the German and global charts. However, Modern Warfare 4, Enshrouded and EA Sports FC 27 are not holding the #1 spots.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Game Music Makers: Edward Ray

He didn't only make the soundtrack to Rogue Ascent: VR by Nooner Bear Studio and Frenzy Extinction as well as pieces for Meat Shot by Tolga Ay, but was also Audio Lead on FIFA Heroes: We spoke to Edward Ray about structure in game music, spotting and his work.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Products

PlayStation Introduces Translucent Controller Designs

Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray: Controller and face plate designs for PS5 are going retro. With three translucent designs, Sony Interactive Entertainment is evoking the 1990s.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

LFG Conbook by GamesMarket Returns in 2027

For the 2027 LFG Con in Hof from 22-23 May, the fair and GamesMarket are cooperating again to produce a physical conbook that's free to take home for all visitors. Ad space bookings are open right now.

By Team GamesMarket • 2 min read

Products

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

Boss Team Games and Saber Interactive have released Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, the first game based on the cult horror series. This survival horror game has been developed to AA standards and thrives on its superbly utilised licence, brutality and approach to classic gameplay.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Products

Thoughtfish Releases Hexed Harvest and Idle Hero Drummer for Android XR

Thoughtfish has released two Android-exclusive mixed reality idle titles just now: Hexed Harvest and Idle Hero Drummer. Both will release for Xreal Aura glasses as well at a later date.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 28 Oct 26: GIC, Reality Fracture, Figuya X Konsolenkost, Game-Making Tools, Nacon, Asmodee, Cube Golem

Whilst the GIC organisers look back on a successful event, ticket sales are getting underway elsewhere, such as for the Baltic Games Fest 2027. The day also brought some retail news: Figuya X Konsolenkost is opening in Rosenheim, and idee+spiel is collaborating with Cube Golem.

By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read

Tabletop

Cube Golem Becomes TCG Contract Supplier for duo idee+spiel

TCG accessory maker and game seller Cube Golem is the new contract supplier for all things trading cards for duo idee+spiel and its retailers. This will bring trading card sales opportunities to toy, school supplies, model building, and model railroads retailers across Germany.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read