© Narranauten Development The 'Narranauten' Want to Strengthen Narrative Design and Game Writing A group of regional narrative designers and game writers has formed in Leipzig: the 'Narranauten'. The eight-member team from Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt aims to raise the visibility of narrative design and game writing and strengthen their position in the games industry. Led by Marcus Klöppel, Professor of Game By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Deck13 Publishing Wobble Ghost and Deck13 Spotlight to Release Spindle in 2025 Deck13 Spotlight and Wobble Ghost will release the pixel action adventure Spindle for PC and Switch in 2025. The game follows the journey of Death and a Pig. In July 2021, Deck13 Spotlight and Wobble Ghost announced the action-adventure game Spindle. Now they have released a trailer and confirmed that By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Stefan Kelnberger and Astragon Entertainment Publishing Stefan Kelnberger and astragon Entertainment to Release Railroads Online in December Railroads Online, developed by Stefan Kelnberger and his team and published by astragon Entertainment, will leave Steam Early Access on 5 December after three years. At the same time, the sandbox railway simulation will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A retail edition is also planned. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Inin Games Publishing Shenmue III Publishing Rights Transfers to Inin Games Inin Games, a label of United Games Entertainment, and Ysnet have announced that the publishing rights for Shenmue III have officially been transferred to Inin Games. Following their previous collaboration on Air Twister, this partnership will deepen Inin Games' relationship with Yu Suzuki and his team at Ysnet. " By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© 3D Realms Publishing Knights Peak Teams up With 3D Realms to Publish Tempest Rising Saber Interactive's 3D Realms label and Knights Peak have teamed up to publish Tempest Rising. The game is a modern RTS inspired by the classics of the 90s and 2000s, especially Command & Conquer. 3D Realms, a label of Saber Interactive, and Knights Peak have, the publishing division By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Andreas Ullmann, Product Manager at Denuvo by Irdeto / Christian Koidl, Product Manager at Denuvo by Irdeto © Irdeto Business Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM and the Difficult Role of Copy Protection in Games By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
© Microsoft Publishing 50 Owned Games Available to Stream With Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream 50 selected owned games not included in Xbox Game Pass to supported devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta). Microsoft plans to expand the catalogue and availability in the future. Microsoft has expanded its cloud gaming service. Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Werksliga Esports Werksliga Crowns New Champions of the Corporate Gaming and Esports League On 16 November, the third final of the Werksliga, the ongoing esports league for companies in the GSA, took place at the Xperion in Cologne. DZ Bank, GroupM and Medion picked up the trophies. In League of Legends, GroupM Germany beat DZ Bank in a tight final. InnoGames took third By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Sony Publishing PlayStation Portal Remote Player Gets Cloud Streaming (Beta) Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched the beta of cloud streaming on the PlayStation Portal remote player. PlayStation Plus Premium members can take part in the test and stream over 120 selected games directly from the servers. The PlayStation Portal remote player, the peripheral for PlayStation 5 released in November 2023, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Gamevasion Business The Partners of Gamevasion 2024 Freaks 4U Gaming, owner and operator of Gamevasion powered by DreamHack, has announced the official partners for the German gaming festival. Among them are Intel, Monster Energy, Telekom, Computec and E Wie Einfach. Gamevasion returns to Hanover from 5 to 8 December, supported by leading brands. Matthias Remmert, Senior Vice By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Elden Ring was developed by From Software © From Software and Bandai Namco / Giants Software Business Kadokawa Corporation (From Software) Confirms Sony's Takeover Interest Sony is apparently interested in taking over the Japanese Kadokawa Group, according to a media report that has not yet been confirmed. Kadokawa owns, among others, Acquire, Spike Chunsoft and From Software, known for Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Update: Kadokawa Corporation confirms Sony's interest. News update: 20 By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Remedy Business Control 2 Has a Budget of €50m and ROI Figures Revealed Remedy Entertainment aims to double revenues over the next few years and reach an EBITDA margin of 30% by 2027. The Finnish studio also revealed the ROI targets and budgets for Control 2 and FBC: Firebreak, along with some additional sales figures. At the Capital Markets Day, Remedy Entertainment presented By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
