Top Headlines from Games Economy Compact on September 4, 2025 (10th Update)
In the world of gaming and technology, there's always something new and exciting happening. Here's a roundup of the latest news that's caught our attention.
Aonic, a fast-growing Swedish tech and games company, has acquired market research firm Prime Insights. This move is expected to strengthen Aonic's market position and provide valuable insights for future product development.
Hollow Knight: Silksong, an indie game in the Metroidvania genre, was launched on September 4th for various platforms. The Steam version of the game saw over 100,000 simultaneous users within 30 minutes, surpassing the all-time peak of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows on the same platform. The game's launch also led to a server meltdown on Steam, Xbox Game Store, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop due to simultaneous purchases and downloads.
Fling to the Finish, a co-op racer game developed by SplitSide Games, was released on September 4th. Players are connected by an elastic rope, which causes chaos in combination with the obstacle course filled with spikes. The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, priced around 15 €.
Berlin International Gaming (BIG) is cooperating with GreenMedical, a brand focusing on medical cannabis. The cooperation aims to promote the benefits of medical cannabis and bring socially relevant topics into the community.
The pre-order for special editions of Ghost of Yōtei, a PlayStation fall blockbuster, has begun.
Assassin's Creed Mirage, set to release in October 2023, offers a unique educational experience through the Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad. Ubisoft has unlocked this app for free on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, allowing exploration as a literal lesson.
World of Tanks 2.0, the biggest update since the introduction of the online tank battle in 2010, was announced at Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2025. The German branch of Wargaming, publisher of World of Tanks, is one of the largest employers in the Berlin games industry.
007 First Light, a James Bond adventure, will be released on March 26, 2026, for various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
On Steam, Hollow Knight: Silksong leads the wishlist rankings.
The Breaker Series Special Edition of Xbox Wireless Controllers will be available on September 9th, featuring structured triggers and bumpers, and radical designs such as Ice Breaker, Heart Breaker, and Storm Breaker.
Finally, it's worth noting that the absence of press reviews or ratings for Hollow Knight: Silksong at 10:30 AM on September 4th was no coincidence. The Australian team at Cherry did not send out review copies ahead of the game's simultaneous launch at 4 PM German time.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to bring you the latest news from the world of gaming and technology.
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