Suzerain: Kingdom of Rizia © Torpor Games Business Torpor Games Raised €470,000 in Pre-Seed Funding Round Over the past 2.5 years, Torpor Games has raised a total of €470,000. This funding will primarily support the development and expansion of the Suzerain Universe IP. Berlin-based Torpor Games has officially closed its pre-seed funding round. Ata Sergey Nowak, the company's Managing Director and Co-founder, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Ceconomy Business Ceconomy Has Entered Into an Investment Agreement With JD.Com JD.com is set to launch a voluntary public takeover offer at a price of €4.60 per Ceconomy share in cash. The Investment Agreement includes commitments regarding employees, the company's headquarters, its stores, and its brands, such as MediaMarkt and Saturn. Ceconomy AG, the listed company behind By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
He is Coming © Chronocle / Hooded Horse Products He is Coming Although He is Coming has a minimalist retro look, behind it lies a gripping and motivating fantasy roguelite autobattler. Chronocle's game is another highlight in the Hooded Horse portfolio. He is Coming is a dark fantasy roguelite autobattler. Players explore a procedurally generated world, setting out with nothing By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
© Nintendo Products Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on 31 July Nintendo has announced the first Partner Showcase following the Switch 2 launch. This 25-minute livestream will feature upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games from Nintendo's distribution and development partners. A new edition of Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase will be broadcast on Thursday, 31 July at 15:00. This By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Elisabeth Secker, Managing Director of the USK (Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body) © Helen Nicolai Business USK Makes gamescom 2025 Family-Friendly Of the games, trailers and demos in the exhibition area at gamescom 2025 that have been reviewed by the Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (USK), more than nine out of ten are approved for ages 12 and under. The USK also provides visitors with insights into its work and information. As the official By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Hendrik Klindworth, CEO & co-founder, InnoGames © InnoGames Business InnoGames Reached €2 Billion in Lifetime Revenues 13 years to the first billion, 5 years to the second. The Hamburg-based game developer InnoGames reached €2 billion in lifetime revenues thanks to the strong, evergreen IPs. InnoGames, one of the leading German developers and publishers of browser and mobile games, has reached €2 billion in total lifetime revenues. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick; the display unit does not reflect the final product design, which is subject to change. © Sony Interactive Entertainment Products PlayStation's FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick Arrives in 2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment's fight stick controller, named FlexStrike, is set to hit the market in 2026. This will be the company's first fight stick controller. The fight stick controller, which was announced as Project Defiant in the June 2025 State of Play episode, has been given By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Brazil Games Business Brazil Games Heads to gamescom 2025 with 25+ Studios Brazil Games will return to gamescom 2025 with a delegation of 25+ studios and service providers to showcase the country's game development ecosystem. From August 21–25 in Cologne, the Brazil Games booth (Stand B030g - C032g, Hall 3.2) will host a curated lineup of indie studios, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Grounded 2 © Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Products Grounded 2 The announcement of Grounded 2 was one of the biggest surprises at this summer's Xbox Showcase. Just a few weeks after its reveal, the survival adventure is launching in Early Access! There's a lot to look forward to! Grounded was a huge success for Obsidian Entertainment By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
The King is Watching © Hypnohead / tinyBuild Products The King is Watching tinyBuild recently enjoyed huge success with The King is Watching, a roguelite kingdom builder developed by Hypnohead. No other game in their publishing history has attracted more concurrent players than this one, with a total of 17,988. So what makes The King is Watching so special? In The King By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Xbox Business Xbox Is Bringing Over 20 Titles to gamescom 2025 Xbox has outlined the plans for gamescom 2025. There will be over 20 playable titles, including multiple games with their first public hands-on opportunities, a new Hollow Knight: Silksong demo on PC or ROG Ally X, as well as a theatre experience for The Outer Worlds 2. This year, Xbox By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Margarete Schneider, Project Manager at Gamecity Hamburg © Oliver Reetz Business Games Lift 2025 Incubator Supports Five Developer Teams Five teams convinced the Games Lift Award Committee of the potential of their game projects. A total of 43 teams and individual developers applied to take part in the Games Lift Incubator, which is more than twice the number of applicants in previous years. On 8 September, the Games Lift By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
