Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann is Chief of Content of GamesMarket and our B2B and B2C expert for hardware, market data, products and launch numbers with more than two decades of editorial experience.


Triple-I Initiative Showcase With More Than 30 Games Announced
Big Indie Games announced. © Triple-iii Initiative

Triple-I Initiative Showcase With More Than 30 Games Announced

On 10 April, the Triple-i Initiative Showcase will make its debut. The joint event for independent video games will feature announcements and reveals from the studios behind Slay the Spire, Darkest Dungeon, Hyper Light Drifter, Vampire Survivors and others. The Triple-i Initiative is a new showcase highlighting independent developers in
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read
Vogel and Kolb to Take up New Positions at Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany
Christian Vogel (left) will be appointed as the new Sales Director GSA. Matthias Kolb (right) will take on the role of Country Manager GSA & Eastern Europe. © Bandai Namco

Vogel and Kolb to Take up New Positions at Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany

Personnel changes have been announced by Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany. Christian Vogel will be appointed as the new Sales Director GSA. Matthias Kolb will take on the role of Country Manager GSA & Eastern Europe. Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany announces changes in the local organisation. Christian Vogel, currently Manager Digital
By Marcel Kleffmann 1 min read
Sega Sells Relic, Cuts European Staff and Cancels Projects
Haruki Satomi, President and Group CEO, Representative Director, Sega Sammy Holdings. © Sega Sammy Holdings IR

Sega Sells Relic, Cuts European Staff and Cancels Projects

Sega sells Relic Entertainment and announces a restructuring of its European division. Around 240 jobs will be cut, and several projects will be cancelled. Sega Sammy Holdings has announced the sale of Relic Entertainment. The Canadian studio, best known for Company of Heroes, Dawn of War and Age of Empires
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read
Chimera Launches Kickstarter for Songs of Silence, Funding Goal Already Reached
Songs of Silence is a fantasy 4X Strategy game in a Art Nouveau style. © Chimera Entertainment

Chimera Launches Kickstarter for Songs of Silence, Funding Goal Already Reached

That was fast! The Kickstarter campaign for Songs of Silence reached its goal in less than eight hours. Chimera Entertainment is very pleased with this success. Yesterday evening, Chimera Entertainment launched the Kickstarter campaign for Songs of Silence. After only eight hours, the funding goal of 23,000 Euros was
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read
Royal Revolt 2 Celebrates 10 Years With Over 40 Million Downloads
Royal Revolt 2 celebrates 10th anniversary with over 40 million downloads. © Upright Games

Royal Revolt 2 Celebrates 10 Years With Over 40 Million Downloads

The free-to-play strategy tower defence game Royal Revolt 2 celebrates its 10th anniversary with over 40 million downloads. The game is a success story for Frankfurt-based Upright Games. A decade after its initial release in 2014, Royal Revolt 2 continues to be a success. Developed by Upright Games of Frankfurt
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read