Alex Josef / Jeff Jarrett © PR - Acclaim / Global Force Entertainment Business Acclaim Returns as Indie Publisher and Wants to Revive Classic IP After more than two decades, video game publisher Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher returns with a focus on supporting independent studios and original IP, while reviving classics for a new generation. After more than two decades, Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher, originally founded in 1987, is By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Paintbucket Publishing The Darkest Files Launches on 25 March Paintbucket Games announces the release of its historical investigation and court game The Darkest Files. The spiritual successor to their Nazi resistance game Through The Darkest of Times will be released on 25 March 2025, initially for PC and Mac. The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and legal thriller By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Aesir Interactive Development Aesir Interactive Launches Kickstarter for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori Aesir Interactive has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori. The Munich-based company is hoping to raise at least €60,000 for the third instalment in the Windstorm series (Ostwind), although development of the title is already funded. Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is the third instalment By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Nintendo Business French Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Nintendo in File Hosting Case The French Supreme Court has confirmed that Dstorage SAS, the operator of the 1fichier.com website, is liable for failing to remove or block access to unauthorised copies of Nintendo games stored on the platform, despite Nintendo's requests to remove pirated content. The decision is final and puts By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Jagex Business Jon Bellamy Appointed as New CEO of Jagex Jagex (RuneScape) has announced the appointment of Jon Bellamy as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Phil Mansell, who has served as CEO since 2017. Mansell will remain with the company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. Jon Bellamy has been a member of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Oliver Leins, Co-Founder / Nils Hausfeld, Co-Founder © Axon Flux Development Axon Flux Breaks Up and Stops the Development of Cactus Swiss independent game development studio Axon Flux announces that development of Cactus has been discontinued. At the same time, the two founders, Oliver Leins and Nils Hausfeld, are parting ways amicably. The challenges of continuing the project in its current form proved insurmountable in the studio's current circumstances. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Dominik Dolenec, Managing Partner at Emona Capital / Michael Moriarty, Partner at Emona Capital © Emona Capital Website Business Sumo Group Sells Secret Mode to Emona Capital Tencent-owned Sumo Group has sold its Secret Mode publishing division to financial investor Emona Capital. This is the company's first investment in game publishing and underlines its commitment to the broader gaming ecosystem. Secret Mode was founded in 2020 as part of Sumo to publish PC and console By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Rockstar Games Business Rockstar Games Acquires Video Games Deluxe After working together on several re-releases and upgrades of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, Rockstar Games has announced the acquisition of Video Games Deluxe of Australia. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based development studio Video Games Deluxe, which will become By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's fastest-selling game to date © Capcom Publishing Capcom Sells Eight Million Units of Monster Hunter Wilds in Three Days Monster Hunter Wilds has sold over eight million copies worldwide in three days. No other game from the Japanese publisher has reached this milestone faster. Capcom attributes this success to a number of global initiatives. Monster Hunter Wilds was released on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Palais Am Funkturm © Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Business Deutscher Computerspielpreis Gala at the Palais Am Funkturm and During #GamesSpringBerlin The award ceremony for the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 (German Computer Game Award) will take place at the prestigious Palais am Funkturm - and for the first time there will be a nominees' lunch with the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner. Spotlight Games Berlin, the media.net Matchmaking Brunch By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Nikita Matsokin is Executive Director at My.games Venture Capital, short MGVC. © My.Games Business MGVC: Growth During Fundamental Market Changes My.games Venture Capital (MGVC) has adapted to the fundamental shifts in the mobile gaming landscape. In this interview, Nikita Matsokin explains why this allows games to be published without the need for studio investments. GamesMarkt: Could you introduce yourself and explain your role at My.games Venture Capital (MGVC) By Stephan Steininger • 8 min read
© Xbox Products Age of Mythology: Retold - Immortal Pillars Immortal Pillars, the first expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold, will be released today. It is entirely dedicated to the Chinese civilisation. Fittingly, the expansion is being developed by Virtuos Shanghai Studio. This DLC is probably a way for World's Edge and Xbox Game Studios to target the By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
