Marcel Kleffmann
Previews

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Since its first release in 2007, the Assassin's Creed series has sold over 200 million copies worldwide. It is Ubisoft's flagship brand and has evolved from a stealth action-adventure to an action role-playing game with huge game worlds. Now it's time for the next major game in the franchise, which combines both stealth action and action RPG.

05. November 2024 11:04

Previews

Europa

Adventure, exploration and meditation. "Europa", from Helder Pinto, Novadust Entertainment and Future Friends Games, is built around these three elements and has attracted particular attention for its visual style, which is highly comparable to Studio Ghibli.

04. October 2024 07:14

Business

The European Games Industry

In the last two weeks, GamesMarkt has published nine articles on the European games industry, covering the "Big Five" key markets and four regions with their respective characteristics. All insights and articles (GamesMarkt Plus) at a glance.

13. September 2024 11:00

Business

4A Games and Zen Studios Will Remain Within Embracer Group

The Embracer Group has completed the divestment of Saber Interactive. The Swedish group has received an early payment for the sale of the Saber assets, while 4A Games and Zen Studios will remain within the Embracer Group.

13. September 2024 10:38

Business

Medianet Games Summer Reception 2024 With Lothar Sattler From the Berlin Senate Chancellery

More than 100 guests from the games industry attended the traditional medianet Games Summer Reception, including Lothar Sattler from the Berlin Senate Chancellery, Department I - Federal and European Affairs and Media Policy. Among the topics discussed were the upcoming House of Games in Berlin and the effects of the current lack of federal funding.

13. September 2024 07:55

Business

European Games Markets: West and Central Europe

The games industry in Europe is very diverse, which is not surprising, as each country has its own characteristics. In order to provide an overview of the European market, the two associations EGDF and VGE have jointly published a report based on aggregated national industry data. GamesMarkt has broken down this report into the different regions of Europe, concluding with Western and Central Europe. This includes The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France.

12. September 2024 11:07

Business

Microsoft Cuts Another 650 Gaming Jobs

Following the huge wave of lay-offs in January, when nearly 1,900 jobs were cut at Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer has announced a further 650 job losses. The reason given for the job cuts is the impact of the acquisition and integration of Activision Blizzard.

12. September 2024 10:47

Previews

Reka

In the constant battle for attention, it is crucial for a game to stand out in some way. Reka, from Berlin-based Emberstorm Entertainment, has something like that: a chicken-legged cottage companion while playing the role of a Slavic witch.

12. September 2024 09:00

Publishing

Fellow Traveller Reflects on Successful 2024 With Strong Year Ahead

Narrative publisher Fellow Traveller confirms six titles to release over the next twelve months and celebrates major milestones for Citizen Sleeper and 1000xResist. Founder and Managing Director Chris Wright is proud of the company's slow and steady approach.

12. September 2024 08:57

Publishing

Two Genshin Impact Benefit Concerts in Vienna and Dortmund This November

HoYoverse, the company behind Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero, has announced two benefit concerts to be held in Dortmund and Vienna. Both concerts will be open to the public, with ticket prices starting at under 10 Euros. The proceeds will also be donated.

12. September 2024 07:55