Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Prices
Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles worldwide. In Europe, the price will increase by €100. The new prices will take effect on 2 April 2026. The company cites "pressures in the global economic landscape" as the reason for the increase.Latest Articles
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy on Operating a Forever Game and "Not Chasing Trends"
Jagex is celebrating the 25th anniversary of RuneScape this year. We spoke to Jon Bellamy about the franchise's enduring popularity, the current MMO market, how the company has ditched problematic monetisation strategies and the privilege and responsibility that comes with owning a 'forever game'.
Undertale: The Determination Symphony in Düsseldorf
Undertale: The Determination Symphony brings the music of Undertale to life on stage, curated by the game's creator and composer, Toby Fox. An orchestra of 25 musicians will perform some of the game's most famous pieces. In Germany, the world tour will stop in Düsseldorf.
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IIDEA Launches First Playable Coaching Programme for Emerging Developers
With the aim of helping up-and-coming developers make the best possible impression at First Playables, the Italian industry association IIDEA has launched a coaching programme; between late March and early June, 12 coaches will be offering free one-to-one online coaching sessions.People
Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Sima Iurova
In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.
"Kickstarter is Not Just About Money - it's About Proving That the Game Resonates With People."
Spanish indie studio Quickfire Games is working on Prelude: Dark Pain and has chosen to use Kickstarter as a platform. In this interview, co-founders Arturo Martín and Pablo Castellanos discuss this strategy, the market for turn-based games, and what it's like to develop games in Seville.
Reforged Studios Acquires Headup Games from Düren
After divesting from Thunderful in 2024, the until-now independent indie publisher Headup has been fully acquired by Reforged Studios from Malta. Dieter Schoeller will remain in charge while also becoming Chief Publishing Officer at group level. No jobs are supposed to be lost.
Interview: What Makes Nightdive Studios Decide to Bring Back a Classic?
Remasters and Enhanced Editions of classic games are Nightdive Studios' speciality. We spoke to Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development, about their current remasters, the challenges of obtaining the original games, their selection process for re-releases, and this unique market segment.Products
Super Meat Boy 3D Releases 31 March, Physical Releases Come 30 June
The two Northrhine-Westphalian companies Sluggerfly and Headup are releasing Super Meat Boy 3D at the end of this month. The 3D version of the snappy precision platformers comes out for all platforms. Meridiem produces physical NSW2 ans PS5 versions in June.
All Announcements From the Xbox Partner Preview in March 2026
Yesterday evening saw the Xbox Partner Preview. Hosted by voice actor Aaron Paul, the 30-minute show focused on games from third-party partners. A total of 19 games were showcased, including seven world premieres. Fourteen of these will be available to play on day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.Latest Articles
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy on Operating a Forever Game and "Not Chasing Trends"
Jagex is celebrating the 25th anniversary of RuneScape this year. We spoke to Jon Bellamy about the franchise's enduring popularity, the current MMO market, how the company has ditched problematic monetisation strategies and the privilege and responsibility that comes with owning a 'forever game'.
Undertale: The Determination Symphony in Düsseldorf
Undertale: The Determination Symphony brings the music of Undertale to life on stage, curated by the game's creator and composer, Toby Fox. An orchestra of 25 musicians will perform some of the game's most famous pieces. In Germany, the world tour will stop in Düsseldorf.
