(Elisabeth Lena Aubrecht / Umweltbundesamt) Business How Policymakers Are Researching The Environmental Potential of Games Sustainable game development is no mere PR issue for the industry. Increasingly, the public recognises the need for one of the biggest, fastest growing industry and culture sectors to become greener. The basis for this is extensive research that could benefit the industry greatly. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
shapez 2 © tobspr Games Funding LAB132 and tobspr Games Receive Federal Funding Two more German game studios are receiving federal funding. tobspr Games in Munich has been awarded €320,441 for shapez 2 - Puzzle DLC. LAB132, based in Heidelberg, has been awarded €273,090 for Bor. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Ubisoft's R&D Experiment "Teammates" © Ubisoft Business Ubisoft's Generative AI Gaming Experience "Teammates" The Generative AI gaming experience Teammates, developed by Ubisoft R&D, has entered the closed testing phase. Based on the Neo NPC project, it introduces new interactive features for players. It also features an in-game companion and personal assistant. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Demonschool; © Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games Products Demonschool This tactical RPG from Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games brings together university life, streamlined and fast-paced tactical combat, relationships, and stylish visuals. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Ubisoft's new subsidiary, which unites the top franchises Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six, has been named Vantage Studios. Teams from six locations worldwide will be assigned to the studio. © Ubisoft Business Tencent Completes Strategic Investment in Ubisoft's Vantage Studios Shortly after releasing its delayed half-year results, Ubisoft announced the completion of Tencent's strategic investment in Vantage Studios. The management team anticipates that their flagship franchises will become annual billion-euro brands. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
9 Kings © Sad Socket, Hooded Horse, Sidekick Publishing Products 9 Kings Sells Over 800,000 Copies Since its Early Access launch in May, 9 Kings from Sad Socket, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing has sold over 800,000 copies to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
(Archive picture DLR PT) Business Federal Funding: Amount of Funding Can be Increased During Project Term Under certain conditions, the amount of federal funding can be increased even for ongoing game projects. This is stated in the new FAQs on funding. However, tweaking or fixing mistakes you made yourself is not sufficient reasons for this. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Products Xbox Partner Preview Recap During the 30-minute Xbox Partner Preview, five new games were revealed, three games were released on Xbox and nine titles will be available to play on Game Pass Ultimate from day one. The partners involved include IO Interactive, Poncle, THQ Nordic and Future Friends. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Yves Guillemot, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer © GamesMarkt, Marcel Kleffmann Business Ubisoft Surprises With Higher Net Bookings in the First Half of 25/26 After postponing the publication of its financial results, Ubisoft has now released the data and surprised with positive results. The deal with Tencent is set to be finalised in the coming days. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Products Austrian Post Prints Witcher Stamps to Celebrate Vienna Comic Con To celebrate the tenth Vienna Comic Con tomorrow, the Austrian Post office is printing stamps with a gaming design inspired by Austrian Art Nouveau and Polish gaming history written by CD Projekt Red. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Business Krafton Invests Into Suzerain Game Universe Berlin studio Torpor Games by Ata Sergey Nowak has hooked a big fish: Krafton is investing into the team's hit narrative and strategy game universe Suzerain, including upcoming The Conformist, more DLC and new games. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Business Game Studies Watchlist #46 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topic include a trip down Darkwood, a glance at Tampere and a ludomusicology conference. By Rudolf Inderst • 4 min read
