This newsletter shares the good news of the Finnish game industry once a month.
Selecta Play announces that it will publish OH DEMON! Fix My TV, the video game from well-known Spanish content creator, streamer and influencer Míster Jagger, on PlayStation 5 this year.
Abseits der großen Blockbuster-Reihen entsteht seit einigen Jahren eine bemerkenswerte Parallelwelt: Nischen-Gaming. Kleine Entwicklerstudios und Solo-Entwickler erschließen spezialisierte Genres, die früher kaum eine Chance auf Sichtbarkeit hatten. Digitale Vertriebswege und Streaming-Plattformen haben diese Entwicklung enorm beschleunigt.
MWS (MatchWornShirt), die weltweit führende digitale Plattform für authentische matchgetragene und signierte Sportmemorabilia, hat eine neue Partnerschaft mit Team Liquid bekannt gegeben und betritt damit erstmals den Esports-Markt.
Marvelous Europe today announced the launch of the Little Chicken Game Company-developed supernatural (un-)life sim, Moonlight Peaks, for Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Google Play Games, inviting players to embrace their inner vampire in its mysterious supernatural world.
At JanduSoft, we're thrilled to announce a new journey into horror alongside Spanish solo dev Carlos Azuaga, who is officially joining the JanduSoft Family. Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher, the first entry in a new series inspired by the iconic slasher films of the 1980s, launches on Steam, PlayStation 5 y XBOX Series on August 6.
Nach dem Erfolg aus dem letzten Jahr erobert die freche Samtpfote die GamesCom 2026. Vom 27.08 bis 30.08.2026 schlägt das Herz der Gaming Community wieder in Köln, CRACKZ und die WASABI CAT sind mittendrin. Von der Cozy-Gaming Ecke im Camp über Wegzehrung für Messebesuchende bis hin zum LOADED CRACKZ Konzept kehrt die Chips-Marke mit voller Aktivierungspower zurück.
The hype train is getting ready to grind, flip and trick its way out of the station on July 15 when Denshattack! launches on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 (eShop link) players are invited to hop on board. Buckle up, because this train has no brakes: a demo is available now on Switch 2 and Steam to get a taste of Denshattack!’s thrilling gameplay
In Plumbing Simulator, players won't simply replace broken pipes - they'll inspect installations up close, dismantle damaged components, and rebuild plumbing systems piece by piece using a variety of professional tools.
Team Black Hat Robot and Dojo System announce that Red Titans, an arcade action shoot ’em up that pays tribute to the golden age of 80s and 90s arcade machines, will launch on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox, priced at €6.99. The game is already available for pre-order, with a 15% discount on Switch and Xbox until July 8.
Grove Street Games has released a new developer blog for their upcoming multiplayer Kaiju game, BeastLink. The blog is the first in a series titled "Meet The Beasts" that will dive into the backstory, special skills and abilities of each Kaiju in the game.
For the first time, we have a dedicated program for games lawyers. The gamescom dev legal summit, taking place on Tuesday, Aug 25 on Stage 4, offers practitioners from around the world both a reason to make the trip to Cologne and a full afternoon of substance once they get there.
Did you ever wonder how we shape the gamescom dev conference schedule? What sessions make it into the schedule and which not - and why?
The wait is over. Esports Manager 2026, the deep esports management simulation from Neurona Games and indie.io, is available now on PC via Steam and the indie.io Store. Backed by more than 180,000 wishlists ahead of launch, the game puts players in full control of a professional esports organization, from contract negotiations and roster construction to live match tactics.
Today, publisher 1312 Interactive and developer Brewed Games are excited to announce that the dark fantasy Metroidvania title, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, is now available on XBOX Game Pass Ultimate and Premium for XBOX Series X|S and PC. In addition, the game is also part of XBOX Play Anywhere, allowing handheld and cloud gaming players to take the adventure on the go
Nach dem Erfolg der Demo beim Steam Next Fest, die rund 300.000 Spieler/-innen anzog und für über 700.000 Steam-Wishlist-Einträge sorgte, richtet das Koop-Horrorspiel The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu vor seiner Veröffentlichung am 15. Juli 2026 einen letzten Aufruf an alle Abenteurer, indem NACON und ACE Team einen neuen Trailer veröffentlichen, der die Entdecker*innen vor den Gefahren warnt, denen sie begegnen werden.
Bohdan Kvas is excited to announce that I Know a Spot, a cozy campsite building game, will launch on PC via Steam on July 14th, 2026. A free demo is available on Steam.
Indie developer SOTO Game Studio is proud to announce that their debut game, Luminas: Parasite Reign, will officially release on Steam in Early Access on July 24th, 2026. This summer, fight massive enemy waves, defeat unique bosses, unlock powerful treasures, and build synergies through multiple skill paths in this single-player, party-based survivor roguelite.
Havi Egy Játék (HEJ), the Hungarian game development collective, has been bringing together developers through monthly game creation challenges since 2019, pushing the boundaries of what small teams can build in a short time. Alongside the monthly challenges, HEJ supports the Hungarian indie game development community through local meetups, livestreams and gaming expos.
Alawar is excited to announce that Wall World 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S. Following its launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, the mining roguelite sequel can now be played across all current-generation console platforms.