World of Bricks Comes to Munich on 27 May

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Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 amassed five million wishlist entries, and just minutes after its Early Access launch, it had already surpassed one million sales. The game has taken the gaming world by storm, with an impressive 467,582 concurrent players on Steam. But what is behind this phenomenon?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Events

007 First Light Launch-Event in Hamburg

The Plaion GSA team is hosting an IO Interactive launch event for 007: First Light on 26 May at Xperion in Hamburg.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Kickstarter Implements Restrictions on Adult Content

Kickstarter is banning funding of adult projects through its platform since this week. The ban includes peculiar guiderails for some sex toys but not others, and crucially for artists and game devs forbids depiction and textual use of pornographic content or "derogatory terminology".

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Berlin’s Games Industry Gathers for Spotlight Games Berlin

For the second time, the Berlin games industry has gathered for Spotlight Games Berlin at the invitation of Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2 amassed five million wishlist entries, and just minutes after its Early Access launch, it had already surpassed one million sales. The game has taken the gaming world by storm, with an impressive 467,582 concurrent players on Steam. But what is behind this phenomenon?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Business

The 'Threequel' Trap: Why Video Game Trilogies Often Falter at the Finish Line

In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why a rash decision to ‘go bigger’ following a successful IP debut leads to the core of the game being lost by the third instalment at the latest.

By Zoran Roso • 5 min read

Events

DevGamm Plans to Continue the Madeira Games Summit in 2027

With over 120 decision-makers from 20 countries in attendance, the organisers of Devgamm have hailed this year’s Madeira Games Summit as a success. Plans are already underway for a follow-up event in May 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Capcom Has Another Record Year And Plans to Recruit 100+ Devs Each Year

Capcom ended March having recorded its ninth consecutive record year. Operating profit rose by more than 10 per cent for the tenth consecutive year. And bucking the industry trend, Capcom plans to create over 100 new roles in development each year.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Sensor Tower Also Acquires AppMagic

The consolidation in the games market data sector continues. Following data.ai and VGI, Sensor Tower is now also acquiring AppMagic. No details of the deal have been disclosed.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read