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Xbox Developer_Direct in January with Fable and Forza

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Microsoft's Xbox this year, a number of major games are set to be released. Three of these will be presented in more detail in the next Developer_Direct: Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Nintendo Announces My Mario Toddler Line

With toys, game apps and clothing specifically for infants and toddlers, Nintendo launches its new My Mario line. For now only available in Nintendo stores in the US, a release in Europe come 19 February is already announced.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Swiss Herdling Lands DICE Award Nomination Alongside Ghost of Yōtei and Clair Obscur

With Okomotive, only one studio from GSA made it onto the list of nominees for the D.I.C.E. Awards, even though numerous European studios were nominated. Sucker Punch and Sandfall Interactive, as well as Embark and Adhoc Studios, received the most nominations.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Xsolla Is Planning Coordinated Activations in the UK

Xsolla has announced a programme of events and activations to take place across the United Kingdom from 10 to 22 January 2026. This schedule demonstrates Xsolla's continued dedication to the UK and European gaming communities.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Angry Birds Licensing Merges with Sega's Global Operations

Rovio and Sega have confirmed a strategic change in the management of the Angry Birds brand. The brand's global licensing activities will now be unified under Sega's transmedia licensing operations. This change is the next obvious step following Sega's acquisition of Rovio in 2023.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Winfried Diekmann of Aerosoft Reflects on 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026

How do game industry executives look back at 2025 and what do they think about 2026? We spoke to Winfried Diekmann, Managing Director Aerosoft, to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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MAG-C Finalizes Program, Announces First Figures and is Supported by ByteRockers'

A few weeks before the start, MAG-C in Erfurt has not only finalized its program, but announced concrete figures: 130 exhibitors await visitors across 12,000 square meters. The indie-area with studios like Pipapo, kaleidoscube, neoludic and Toukana is sponsored by ByteRockers' Games.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Esports Nations Cup 2026: Application for National Team Partners

The EWCF has opened the application process for official National Team Partners for the 2026 Esports Nations Cup (ENC). To support the long-term growth of nation-based esports, the EWCF is establishing the ENC Development Fund, committing a minimum of $20 million each year.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Xbox Developer_Direct in January with Fable and Forza

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Microsoft's Xbox this year, a number of major games are set to be released. Three of these will be presented in more detail in the next Developer_Direct: Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read