A MAZE. / Berlin Awards 2026

A MAZE. / Berlin Awards 2026

Die Einreichungen für die A MAZE. Awards 2026 haben alle Rekorde gebrochen: 435 Beiträge aus 78 Ländern.

Vom 13.-16. Mai öffnet das A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 - das 15. Internationale Festival für Games und Playful Media - seine Türen im silent green Kulturquartier, Panke Culture in Berlin-Wedding, HAU Hebbel am Ufer, Urban Spree, b-dome, Transmediale Studio und in der A MAZE. Shop-Gallery. Neben der fünfjährigen Award-Partnerschaft mit WINGS freut sich A MAZE., den zweijährlich vergebenen XR-History Award der Körber-Stiftung / eCommemoration als Teil der Festivalfamilie begrüßen zu dürfen. Und hier sind die Nominierten und Honorable Mentions, sowie die internationale Jury der A MAZE. Awards 2026.

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9. März 2026, von Markus 'Markus S.' Schaffarz

Hidden Path Entertainment verstärkt ihre Verteidigung mit dem Defense Grid 2: Aftermath DLC

Hidden Path Entertainment verstärkt ihre Verteidigung mit dem Defense Grid 2: Aftermath DLC

12 Jahre nach der Erstveröffentlichung steht Defense Grid 2 kurz vor der Veröffentlichung seines ersten DLCs: Aftermath. Pünktlich zum Steam Tower Defense Fest wird das Spiel außerdem in einer neuen Ultimate Edition erscheinen, die das Basisspiel, den DLC und zusätzliche Extras für die Spieler zusammenbringt.

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9. März 2026, von Markus 'Markus S.' Schaffarz

Mechs Meet Cozy: Animalkind Sets March 30th for Open-World Co-Op Adventure

Mechs Meet Cozy: Animalkind Sets March 30th for Open-World Co-Op Adventure

Developer Uncommon Games has officially announced that Animalkind will launch on PC via Steam Early Access on March 30th, 2026. The news premiered just now as part of The MIX x Kinda Funny Showcase, showing a new look at the upcoming wholesome adventure. Following a warmly received Steam Next Fest demo, which introduced online co-op to thousands of players, Animalkind is now preparing to bring its cozy open-world town-building fun to players in full in just a matter of weeks.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Vom Early Access in die Arena: Bloodgrounds erscheint am 12. März in Version 1.0

Vom Early Access in die Arena: Bloodgrounds erscheint am 12. März in Version 1.0

Die Roguelite-Gladiatorensimulation Bloodgrounds, entwickelt von Exordium Games und veröffentlicht von Daedalic Entertainment, verlässt den Early Access und erscheint am 12. März in Version 1.0 auf Steam. Das Spiel wurde von Exordium Games in Zagreb entwickelt und durch Feedback aus der Community geprägt. Es verbindet taktische, rundenbasierte Kämpfe auf einem Grid, Gladiatoren-Management, RPG-Fortschritt und brutale Arenagefechte, in denen das Leben jedes Kämpfers auf dem Spiel steht.

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9. März 2026, von Markus 'Markus S.' Schaffarz

Smalland: Survive the Wilds is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026

Smalland: Survive the Wilds is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026

Maximum Entertainment today announced that open-world adventure Smalland: Survive the Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. The release will include all updates already released on other platforms.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

The MIX Showcase | Persona and Shin Megami Tensei-inspired dungeon crawler ‘Descent of Lunaris’ launches playable demo

The MIX Showcase | Persona and Shin Megami Tensei-inspired dungeon crawler ‘Descent of Lunaris’ launches playable demo

Today, indie studio Unison Games has released the public demo for upcoming Descent of Lunaris, giving players their first chance to step inside the moon and see what’s waiting below the surface. The demo is available now on Steam and offers an early slice of the game’s dungeon crawling, combat, and unsettling sci-fi mystery ahead of its launch on PC later this year.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Corner Quest Launches Demo During Steam Tower Defense Fest - New Trailer Out Now

Corner Quest Launches Demo During Steam Tower Defense Fest - New Trailer Out Now

The idle incremental auto-battler that lives in the corner of your screen is now playable. Drop in, fight waves and build your mage while you work, browse, or play.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Sword of Justice V1.2.0 Update Unveils New School, Innovative Gameplay, and Rich Content

Sword of Justice V1.2.0 Update Unveils New School, Innovative Gameplay, and Rich Content

The highly acclaimed open-world MMORPG Sword of Justice has launched its major update Roaring Thunder, bringing fresh excitement and immersive content to players worldwide. With its unparalleled sense of freedom and cinematic visuals, the game continues to craft an immersive open-world just waiting for players to explore and conquer.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Emberville Shows Off New Gameplay and Adds More Brilliant VO Talent to the Cast

Emberville Shows Off New Gameplay and Adds More Brilliant VO Talent to the Cast

As part of The MIX’s showcase today, Cygnus Cross has shown off all-new gameplay footage for their highly anticipated dark fantasy ARPG adventure, Emberville. After an official reveal earlier this year, Emberville has caught worldwide attention with its stunning pixel art, engaging combat, unique mechanics made by fans of the genre, for fans of the genre, as well as a growing voice cast featuring Alex Jordan (The Alters, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Age: The Veilguard), Doug Cockle (The Witcher, The Alters), Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, House of the Dragon), and a new cast member revealed today.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Echo Generation 2 zeigt neuen Trailer während The MIX Spring Showcase

Echo Generation 2 zeigt neuen Trailer während The MIX Spring Showcase

Cococucumber hat heute während des The MIX Spring Showcase den neuen Trailer von Echo Generation 2 enthüllt. Das rundenbasierte Deck-Builder-Abenteuer erscheint 2026 für Xbox Series X|S, Xbox für PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Game Pass und PC (Steam). Eine zeitlich begrenzte Demo ist aktuell für PC und Xbox Series X|S spielbar.

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9. März 2026, von Markus 'Markus S.' Schaffarz

Daedalic Entertainment startet 20. Publishing-Season mit Steam-Sale von bis zu 90 % Rabatt

Daedalic Entertainment startet 20. Publishing-Season mit Steam-Sale von bis zu 90 % Rabatt

Zum Auftakt seiner 20. Publishing-Season startet Daedalic Entertainment einen großen Publisher Sale auf Steam, bei dem 187 Spiele und weitere Inhalte aus dem Katalog um bis zu 90 % reduziert sind. Die Preise beginnen bereits bei € 0,60; zudem lässt sich das klassische Adventure Deponia noch bis zum 16. März kostenlos zur eigenen Steam-Bibliothek hinzufügen. Die Aktion umfasst eine breite Auswahl an Strategie-, Koop-, Adventure- und Simulationsspielen von Daedalic Entertainment und seinen Partnerstudios.

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9. März 2026, von Markus 'Markus S.' Schaffarz

Helix: Descent N Ascent Starts Its Monochrome Puzzle Journey on May 21st, on Steam and Nintendo Switch

Helix: Descent N Ascent Starts Its Monochrome Puzzle Journey on May 21st, on Steam and Nintendo Switch

Belgian indie game studio Badass Mongoose just unveiled the release date for their atmospheric puzzle-adventure Helix: Descent N Ascent during The Mix - Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase. Puzzle fans can look forward to exploring the monochrome world as of 21 May, and it's coming to PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

New Trailer Drops for Upcoming Slice of Life Record Shop Sim Wax Heads

New Trailer Drops for Upcoming Slice of Life Record Shop Sim Wax Heads

The new trailer of Wax Heads, revealed as a part of The MIX digital showcase, offers a look at fresh gameplay, including interactions with eccentric customers, mini-games such as poster design and social media management, and hints at areas to look forward to beyond the store’s walls:

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Forge of the Fae shows off its enchanting, magical Celtic world in a new trailer!

Forge of the Fae shows off its enchanting, magical Celtic world in a new trailer!

Development on JRPG Forge of the Fae is steadily progressing, and the game looks better with each passing week! Today, Publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer Datadyne want to give an update on the current state of the game and celebrate an important milestone - especially for those who backed the game during its time on Kickstarter.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Nightdive Debuts a New Blood: Refreshed Supply Trailer for Upcoming ‘Death Wish’ Expansion

Nightdive Debuts a New Blood: Refreshed Supply Trailer for Upcoming ‘Death Wish’ Expansion

Today, Nightdive Studios showcased a new trailer at The MIX + Kinda Funny
Spring Game Showcase
for the upcoming Death Wish expansion for Blood: Refreshed Supply, its definitive remaster of the 1997 cult classic shooter.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Nightdive Studios Repents and Announces 2026 Release for Long-Awaited SiN: Reloaded

Nightdive Studios Repents and Announces 2026 Release for Long-Awaited SiN: Reloaded

Nightdive Studios - renowned video game remaster developer and subsidiary of Atari® - is thrilled to announce that SiN: Reloaded, the long-awaited remaster of the 1998 cult classic FPS, will launch in 2026 for PC and consoles. This faithful new edition of SiN boasts enhanced remastered visuals, modernized control schemes, and includes the Wages of SiN extra mission pack. It’s time to pay for your sins, #$!%&!

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Acclaim Brings Retro Arcade Hoops Back to Life with Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters

Acclaim Brings Retro Arcade Hoops Back to Life with Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters

Acclaim today announced Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, a new entry in its beloved retro sports lineup that fuses old-school arcade basketball with the iconic flash, flair, and fun of the Harlem Globetrotters. Inspired by classic 8- and 16-bit hoops games and rebuilt for modern players, the game delivers fast, pick-up-and-play action packed with trick shots, couch co-op chaos, and nonstop highlight-reel moments.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

Prelude: Dark Pain - Neuer Trailer gewährt Einblicke in dynamische Schlachtfelder

Prelude: Dark Pain - Neuer Trailer gewährt Einblicke in dynamische Schlachtfelder

Der Indie-Entwickler QUICKFIRE GAMES und der Publisher Firesquid haben heute im Rahmen der The Mix Spring Showcase einen neuen Trailer zu Prelude: Dark Pain veröffentlicht. Dieses kommentierte Video enthüllt neue Gameplay-Details zum Tactical-RPG, das diesen Sommer im Early Access für PC über Steam erscheinen wird.

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9. März 2026, von Markus 'Markus S.' Schaffarz

Tactical comedy adventure from makers of cult hit Once Upon a Jester, ‘Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime’, launches on Switch & PC March 16th

Tactical comedy adventure from makers of cult hit Once Upon a Jester, ‘Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime’, launches on Switch & PC March 16th

Cult hit developer Bonte Avond and publisher offbrand games have announced the release date for their next comedy/music/adventure/tactical frog battle game, Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, alongside a snazzy new release date trailer.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga

No Pain Relief for Heretics: “Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy” Introduces Cold-blooded Chirurgeon Epione Spes

No Pain Relief for Heretics: “Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy” Introduces Cold-blooded Chirurgeon Epione Spes

Today, Owlcat Games have published a new Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy trailer as part of TurnBasedThursdayFest. The trailer focuses on the Chirurgeon Medicae specialist Epione; an expert in all aspects of her profession through her brilliant intellect and ruthless pursuit of knowledge.

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9. März 2026, von Thore Varga