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Publishing

Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo Expand European Distribution Partnership

Last fall, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and Koei Tecmo Europe entered into a distribution partnership covering most European countries. This partnership has now been expanded to include the remaining countries.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Publishing

Knights Peak and Saber Interactive Extent Publishing Agreement

Knights Peak and Saber Interactive have extended their existing agreement to publish Tempest Rising to include the expansion The Veti’s Wrath as well.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Publishing

Assemble Entertainment Supports PC Publishing For Pithead Studio’s Cralon

Following its self-publishing launch, Pithead Studio has brought Assemble on board as an experienced partner to handle the long-term marketing of its game Kralon on PC. Artex Software remains responsible for publishing on PS5 and Xbox.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Publishing

Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo Expand European Distribution Partnership

Last fall, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and Koei Tecmo Europe entered into a distribution partnership covering most European countries. This partnership has now been expanded to include the remaining countries.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

The First Quarter of Ubisoft's Transition Year

Ubisoft's first quarter was slightly above expectations in a year that is seen as a transition period, with sales down 9% year-on-year. However, Assassin's Creed Black Flag exceeded its annual targets in just 14 days.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

The Playground Manifesto: Can Nex Capture the Post-Inflation Family Gaming Market?

In his latest Zoran's Update, gaming marketing expert Zoran Roso analyzes Nex Playground's strategy of positioning itself as an affordable family console featuring motion controls in the tradition of the Wii in a market where consoles are increasingly becoming luxury items.

By Zoran Roso • 3 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #29

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's edition focuses on Sierra's Gold Rush, the use of RPGs to communicate historical research, the ecological patterns of Pokémon, and Nintendo's legal battle over US tariffs.

By Rudolf Inderst • 4 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 23. July 26: EC x EA x PIF, Xsolla, Level Up, gamescom dev, UKIE, EA Sports FC 27

Electronic Arts and Saudi Arabia are the key talking points today. The EU has given the green light to the takeover, whilst EA has revealed the cover stars and release date for FC 27. And we take a look back at a panel from last year’s gamescom dev. Topic: The games industry in Saudi Arabia.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Products

Update: Jude Bellingham Joins Kylian Mbappé on the Cover of EA Sports FC 27

Electronic Arts has lifted the veil and revealed the global release date for EA Sports FC 2027. England star Jude Bellingham will also feature on the cover alongside Kilian Mbappé.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read