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Krafton has announced its decision to acquire @ElevenHourGames, the creators of @LastEpoch, for a figure approaching $100 million. The strategic acquisition aims to expand the global player base and strengthen live service capabilities. @Krafton_inc gamesmarket.global/business/takeo…

The German publisher Headup will also be present at gamescom, showcasing its line-up in Hall 10.2. Four games and one as yet unannounced title will be presented. @HeadupGames @gamescom gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

The Level Up funding programme - the @GamesBavaria Accelerator under the patronage of Digital Minister Dr Fabian Mehring - is entering its next round. Nine developer teams and solo developers have been selected for the 2nd edition. gamesmarket.global/business/promo…

The Games Forged in Germany event started with a showcase featuring loads of games from Germany. There was new stuff from Headup, Friedemann, astragon, Mooneye, HandyGames, Reakktor and numerous other companies. gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

Ceconomy, the company behind MediaMarkt/Saturn, has confirmed that advanced negotiations are underway regarding a possible public takeover by JD.com. At present, Ceconomy is unable to predict whether a takeover bid will actually be made. gamesmarket.global/business/busin…

Get ready for brightly coloured, over-the-top combat and crazy synergies in Neon Abyss 2 from Veewo Games and Kepler Ghost. This love letter to roguelike action platformers now features online 4-player co-op. @Cosmocover @Kepler_Interact gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

Call of Duty is facing increased competition. Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have unveiled Battlefield 6. And the release date doesn't seem that far away. @Battlefield @BattlefieldEADE @EA gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

Bandai Namco Entertainment is celebrating new sales milestones in the Elden Ring universe. Elden Ring Nightreign has sold over five million copies, while Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has sold over ten million. @BandaiNamcoEU gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

Headup and @_Toukana are set to release the console versions of Dorfromantik for PlayStation and Xbox ahead of gamescom 2025. The mobile version, which was developed in collaboration with ClockStone, will be released at a later date. @HeadupGames gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

Digital Bros, the Italian group behind publisher @505_Games, now expects EBIT to fall below the level achieved in the previous fiscal year. This is due to the underperformance of @Blades_of_Fire and higher-than-expected write-offs. gamesmarket.global/business/under…

Taking the current market conditions into account, Xbox has decided to reverse its plan to increase the price of games. The Outer Worlds 2 and other games scheduled for release this holiday season will remain at their original price of €69.99. @XboxDACH gamesmarket.global/business/prici…

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, developed by @RiverEndGames, has already generated considerable interest ahead of its release thanks to its vibrant game world and impressive graphics. But what lies behind it all? @icopartners @NordcurrentLabs gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

The full-service agency asap Brand Services (Web Media Publishing) is opening its third office in Germany. The new office in Hamburg will complement the existing ones in Munich and Cologne. @WebMedia gamesmarket.global/business/third…

Great news on our own behalf: GamesMarkt is going independent! With effect from 1 July 2025, Stephan Steininger, Marcel Kleffmann and Pascal Marc Wagner have acquired all assets of the GamesMarkt brand. gamesmarket.global/business/manag…

Ubisoft intends to restructure its business completely, becoming a group of autonomous creative houses. The company announced this reorganisation alongside the publication of its Q1 results, which were slightly below expectations. @UbisoftDE @Ubisoft gamesmarket.global/business/new-o…

During a Pokémon Presents showcase, Nintendo announced a Switch 2 bundle that includes Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Further details about the game were also revealed, and Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Friends were presented. @NintendoDE @NintendoEurope gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

In November 2023, Teyon and Nacon surprised gamers with RoboCop Rogue City, an AA shooter that captured the essence of the original material extremely well. Now, it continues with RoboCop Rogue City: Unfinished Business, a new standalone game. @Nacon gamesmarket.global/games-and-prod…

Sixteen ninth-grade school pupils in Hamburg gained an insight into game development at InnoGames, Fishlabs and Playa Games during the 'Schulpraktikum Games' programme. Next year, the programme will continue. @gamecityHamburg gamesmarket.global/business/encou…

Although the @PolarisCon_ has expanded its exhibition space by an additional hall compared to last year, most of the space for the fourth edition of the event, which will take place in Hamburg from 10 to 12 October, is already fully booked. gamesmarket.global/business/great…

After years of growth, the number of companies in the core gaming sector has fallen. The number of employees is also declining. The industry association @game_verband sees a connection with the now lifted funding freeze. gamesmarket.global/business/game-…