Xbox Is Reorganising Its Studios and Making Further Layoffs

Business

Embracer Group Secures Better Terms Through New Revolving Credit Facility

The Embracer Group has secured a new revolving credit facility of SEK 2 billion, which replaces various existing loans with different institutions. This will enable Embracer to secure more favourable terms for the transitional period leading up to the spin-off of Fellowship Entertainment.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Andrey Tsvetkov on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Andrey Tsvetkov, Head of Publishing Owlcat Games (Cyprus), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Solarpunk: "One of the Biggest Successes Was Our Expectation Management"

With 250,000 copies sold in a rather crowded market, Solarpunk from the two-person Cyberwave studio and rokaplay has got off to a strong start. In a joint interview, the developers and the publisher celebrated the successful release of the game, discussing what had gone well and what hadn't.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Events

How Saxony Presented Itself at Nexus Festival 2026

As a Leipzig event, Nexus was naturally filled with games from the region. Most developer booths were organised by Games & XR Mitteldeutschland under their Next Level: Saxony! label. Here are all the games that were there.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

Embracer Group Secures Better Terms Through New Revolving Credit Facility

The Embracer Group has secured a new revolving credit facility of SEK 2 billion, which replaces various existing loans with different institutions. This will enable Embracer to secure more favourable terms for the transitional period leading up to the spin-off of Fellowship Entertainment.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Awards

Swiss Game Awards 2026 Accept Submissions for Games and Content Creators

Until 30 September and 18 October respectively, the SGDA accepts submissions for games and content creators for the Swiss Game Awards 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Andrey Tsvetkov on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Andrey Tsvetkov, Head of Publishing Owlcat Games (Cyprus), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Esports

German Esports Summit 2026 Introduces German Esports Award for the First Time

On 23 October 2026, the German Esports Summit in Cologne will bring together leading figures from the worlds of esports, business, politics, education and associations. New additions this year include the Diversity Brunch and the German Esports Awards.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Solarpunk: "One of the Biggest Successes Was Our Expectation Management"

With 250,000 copies sold in a rather crowded market, Solarpunk from the two-person Cyberwave studio and rokaplay has got off to a strong start. In a joint interview, the developers and the publisher celebrated the successful release of the game, discussing what had gone well and what hadn't.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read