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Paywalls and Preview Bans Shape German Coverage of Silksong and Sales Advice

Both outlets limit full articles to subscribers to show how access decisions steer coverage.

Overview

  • DER SPIEGEL’s Gamescom report says the press did not receive advance review copies of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
  • The article frames the anticipated indie sequel as an "anti-blockbuster."
  • Access to the full SPIEGEL piece requires SPIEGEL+, with offers such as €1 for four weeks followed by €5.99 per week or €4.49 per week on a 52‑week plan.
  • Manager magazin publishes guidance on exiting a sales crisis, but the article is available only with a manager+ subscription.
  • The manager magazin page foregrounds subscription terms, including a €0.99 trial, €16.49 per month on a 12‑month plan, and payment options such as PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, ApplePay, and GooglePay.