{"id":2564,"date":"2025-05-05T17:16:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.blackrockgames.fr\/?p=2564"},"modified":"2025-07-29T17:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:19:48","slug":"confirming-2025-shaping-2026-visualizing-2027-blackrock-games-annual-publisher-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.blackrockgames.fr\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/confirming-2025-shaping-2026-visualizing-2027-blackrock-games-annual-publisher-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Confirming 2025, shaping 2026, visualizing 2027 : Blackrock Games annual publisher summit\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Confirming 2025, shaping 2026, visualizing 2027 : Blackrock Games annual publisher summit\u00a0<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Since its founding in 2007, Blackrock Games<\/strong> has made it a tradition to host an annual springtime gathering with its publishing partners. What began as a modest meeting of ten around a table has grown into a vibrant event\u2014this year\u2019s 2025 edition welcomed representatives from over thirty publishing houses. The goal remains unchanged: connect, share, and play<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A playground of ideas in Veyre-Monton<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each spring, the warehouse in Veyre-Monton transforms into a joyful hub of creativity. Smiles abound as publishers arrive, arms full of boxes and prototypes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00ab\u00a0It\u2019s not Christmas, but it sure feels like it , jokes Jonas, Key Account Manager. We\u2019re here to discover upcoming releases and\u2026 Play ! Play ! Play ! \u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commercial team dives in, testing games and absorbing sales pitches.\u00a0 Benjamin hunts for quirky anecdotes to spice up store visits.\u00a0Elise seeks teaser-worthy tidbits to spark excitement in retailers.\u00a0It\u2019s fun\u2014but it\u2019s also serious business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking head : trends for 2026 and 2027<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the sales team gets hands-on with the end-of-year catalog, Yoann<\/strong> (Head of Product and Founder) and Vincent<\/strong> (Sales Director) take on a different challenge : forecasting the future<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They step into the shoes of every kind of player\u2014expert, casual, child, and superhero alike\u2014to help publishers refine their concepts and anticipate market shifts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00ab Many publishers returned from the Cannes Games Festival with prototypes to test, says Yoann. These meetings help us make quick decisions and often validate their early instincts .\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diversity is the keyword<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yoann\u2019s eyes light up as he shares what\u2019s coming :\u00a0\u00ab More card games<\/strong>, but with fresh twists. Tile placement<\/strong> and even coloring mechanics<\/strong>. A wave of family games<\/strong> priced between \u20ac 20\u2013\u20ac 30. An expanded children\u2019s game range<\/strong>. And a few more complex titles<\/strong> \u2014 a return to roots for some publishers. Some publishers are treating themselves by creating deeper, more nuanced games. And honestly, there are some real gems on the horizon \u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality Over Quantity<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another emerging trend : fewer releases, better focus<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00ab Our publishers are scaling back to concentrate on fewer titles each year, Yoann explains. It\u2019s a smart move in a saturated market. It also leaves room for expansions or surprise hits \u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heart-driven game design<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, the board game world thrives on passion. And this annual summit is proof: a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the joy of play.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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