Marcel Aldrup / Dieter Schoeller © Headup Business Marcel Aldrup Becomes Partner at Headup & New Partnerships With Toukana and Rokaplay Headup has announced the appointment of Marcel Aldrup as a partner. In addition, Headup has entered into strategic partnerships with rokaplay and Toukana. Marcel Aldrup is now a partner at Headup. Aldrup, who has contributed significantly to Headup's success since the company was founded in 2009, is acquiring By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Knights Peak Interactive released Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree © Primal Game Studio and Knights Peak Products Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Soulslikes are not limited to 3D. Salt and Sanctuary, Blasphemous 2, Tails of Iron and, of course, Hollow Knight prove that the concept works in 2D as well - often with Metroidvania elements thrown into the mix. Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree by Primal Game Studio and Knights Peak By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Nordcurrent / Nordcurrent Labs Products Chains of Freedom Nordcurrent's Chains of Freedom combines modern XCOM-style tactical combat with real-time exploration in a post-apocalyptic setting. How does it compare to others in the genre? Chains of Freedom is set in a post-apocalyptic, fictional Eastern European state. Players control a small elite military squad through a dystopian world By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Gina Joseph will lead GamesBeat as CEO. Dean Takahashi will be responsible as Editorial Director © GamesBeat People Gina Joseph and Dean Takahashi Lead GamesBeat After Spin-Out After many years as part of VentureBeat, GamesBeat is starting a new chapter as a standalone, independent brand. Gina Joseph will take over as CEO, with Dean Takahashi becoming Editorial Director. Even as part of VentureBeat, GamesBeat was clearly recognisable as a separate sub-magazine dedicated to the gaming industry. Now, By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Lotum, based in Bad Naunheim, Hesse, is celebrating a special milestone: since its foundation, the studio's games have been downloaded more than a billion times. © Lotum media Business Billion-Download Success for Hessian Mobile Games Developer Lotum At the beginning of April, games developed by Lotum media, based in Bad Nauheim, Hesse, surpassed the milestone of one billion downloads. Alongside the continued development of its established franchises, the company is increasingly focusing on new ideas and platforms. It’s a remarkable achievement, one that few studios in By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Blue Ocean Games Business Blue Ocean Games Launches $30 Million Fund for Indie Game Developers Blue Ocean Games has announced the launch of a $30 million fund dedicated to early-stage indie game development. The venture fund, backed by Krafton, introduces an investment model to support 100 indie developers over three years. Founded by Damian Lee, former Head of Investments at Krafton, Blue Ocean Games aims By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Head of Department Stephanie Kleist (SAE Institute Nuremberg) and scholarship holder Isabella Janzen © SAE Institute Campus SAE Awards 'Heart of Art' Scholarships to Three Aspiring Game Artists To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its gaming education programme, the SAE Institute has awarded three scholarships to emerging game artists. Following a competitive application process, Melanie Amon-Schwarz, Elias Beisel, and Isabella Janzen have been named as this year’s scholarship recipients. Since 2004, the SAE Institute has been training By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Almost the entire Tiny Roar team © Tiny Roar Business Lou's Lagoon by Tiny Roar Successful on Kickstarter Tiny Roar from Hamburg has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise additional funds for Lou's Lagoon. The initial funding goal was reached in a very short time. Lou's Lagoon by Tiny Roar is about to get bigger thanks to a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The goal By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Roblox Business Roblox Introduces Regional Pricing for In-Experience Items Roblox has launched Regional Pricing, the latest tool aimed at reinforcing its position as a truly global gaming platform. Yet while this may offer clear advantages, it could also open the door to new challenges. It’s no secret that purchasing power varies significantly between countries, making pricing a complex By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Riot Games hired Hoby Darling as new president © Riot Games Website People Riot Games Appoints Hoby Darling as President Riot Games has introduced a new president, Hoby Darling, who has experience in both gaming and sports. In his new role, Darling will be tasked with inspiring teams to reach new levels of excellence. According to Riot, Darling’s mission is to make the company “the best place to make By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Bionic Bay © Psychoflow Studio, Mureena Oy / Kepler Interactive Products Bionic Bay Creative puzzles and physics-based gameplay in a stunning environment: For those looking for a creative platformer, Bionic Bay from Mureena, Psychoflow Studio and Kepler Interactive is an option worth considering. Bionic Bay casts players in the role of a scientist stranded in a mysterious and ancient biomechanical world, full of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Roger Gassmann / Senatis Products Pax Augusta Swiss solo developer Roger Gassmann spent seven years working on Pax Augusta. Fascinated by ancient Rome and city-building games such as Caesar and Imperium Romanum, he created his own Roman city-builder with a special focus on authenticity. According to sole developer Roger Gassmann and publisher Senatis, Pax Augusta is probably By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
