Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. © A44 / Kepler Products Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jennifer and Björn Pankratz. © Pithead Studio TV Business Björn and Jennifer Pankratz on Their End at Piranha Bytes and Future Plans Further insights: Björn and Jennifer Pankratz have spoken publicly about their end at Piranha Bytes, the silence that followed, why they are continuing alone with their Pithead Studio and what the future holds for the well-known brands. Björn Pankratz: "We didn't go voluntarily, did we?" Björn By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Nandita Wegehaupt © Die Hoffotografen Business Nandita Wegehaupt Appointed New Managing Director of Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur Nandita Wegehaupt will be the new managing director of the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur (Digital Games Culture Foundation). Previously, she worked for the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (German Business Foundation). She succeeds Çiğdem Uzunoğlu. Nandita Wegehaupt will become the new managing director of the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur (Digital Gaming Culture Foundation) By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Asus Business Asus ROG to be main sponsor of "Find Your Next Game" and exhibit at gamescom 2024 Webedia and Asus join forces at gamescom 2024 in Cologne. ROG (Republic of Gamers) will be the main sponsor of the FYNG event "Find Your Next Game" and will present the latest gaming hardware in Cologne. Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) is supporting "FYNG - Find Your By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Play24 Business Games and Politics at Play24 - Creative Gaming Festival This year's Play24 - Creative Gaming Festival will explore the relationship between digital games and politics, and how they can be used to explore social and political issues. The festival is opening its exhibition exclusively to school classes and youth groups. This year's Play24 - Creative By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Freaks 4U Gaming and Project V Esports Stage 2 Final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution in Cologne The Stage 2 Final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution will take place on 20 July in Cologne. Freaks 4U Gaming and Project V will host one of the biggest Valorant events for the GSA community. The offline final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution Stage 2 2024, organised by By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia. Business The Fourth gamescom asia Takes Shape gamescom asia will take place in Singapore from 17 to 20 October this year. On the first two days, the business area will be open, with Shawn Layden among the speakers. Capcom has already confirmed its presence in the entertainment area. The 4th edition of gamescom asia will take place By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jonas Hüsges (COO), Carsten Fichtelmann (CEO) and Martin Ditter (CFO). © Daedalic Entertainment Business Daedalic Strengthens Its Management: Fichtelmann Appoints Hüsges as COO and Ditter as CFO Following its focus on publishing, Daedalic Entertainment is expanding its management team. Carsten Fichtelmann has appointed Jonas Hüsges as COO and Martin Ditter as CFO. The company has also moved to a central location in Hamburg, as successful games strengthen its position as an indie games publisher from Germany. Daedalic By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© DevGAMM Business DevGAMM Awards Return With $100,000 Prize Pool DevGAMM Lisbon will once again feature awards specifically for indie developers and small studios. The prize pool will amount to $100,000. Interested studios can apply. The DevGAMM Awards 2024, sponsored by Scorewarrior, aims to support indie developers and small studios with up to 50 members. Development teams are invited By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Giants Software celebrates its biggest FarmCon with 3,500 visitors. © Giants Software Business Giants Software Celebrates its Biggest FarmCon With 3,500 Visitors Over 3,500 people attended FarmCon 24, more than 2.5 times the number of visitors last year. The focus was on the recently announced Farming Simulator 25. A success that Giants Software is proud of. With a record attendance of more than 3,500 visitors, FarmCon 24 was the By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Next year's Nordic Game Conference will be held at Slagthuset in Malmö and online from 20 to 23 May 2025. © GamesMarkt, Marcel Kleffmann Business A Selection of Exciting and Informative Talks From the NG24 Spring By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read
This is the HoYoverse booth at gamescom 2023. © Koelnmesse GmbH, Harald Fleissner. Business HoYoverse Returns to gamescom 2024 With Three Major Titles HoYoverse will be back at gamescom this year. The company will showcase Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero in special themed areas. HoYoverse has revealed its plans for gamescom 2024, bringing Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero to Cologne. Visitors to Booth C-031 in By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read