FS Conference 2025 © Aerosoft FS Conference Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With 500 Visitors Germany's largest event dedicated to flight simulation as a hobby took place on 15 November in the terminal of Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport. Around 500 visitors attended the 20th edition of the FS Conference. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Picture by Koelnmesse GmbH; Thomas Klerx Gamescom Launches Early Bird Sale for Exhibitor Space gamescom in Cologne is still months away, but it's worth starting to plan for the trade fair now. Exhibitors can book space now and benefit from the special early bird rate. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Jari-Pekka Kaleva and Ben Zuckerer (from left) Business Games Bavaria Munich Joins the European Game Developers Federation Shortly before the end of the year, the European Game Developers Federation (EGDF) gains another member from Germany: Games Bavaria Munich (GBM) joins the umbrella organization as its 27th member. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
From left to right: Kerryn Frean (Fireshine Games), Tomoe Haga (Shochiku Games), Mia Schulz (4bpm), Jan Halwe (ByteRockers), Matthias Riemensperger (4bpm), Felina Westrich (4bpm), Jörn Friedrichs (Rhenus Vina Musica), Raphael Sindermann (LEVEL BLUE), Zemre Aslan Tüver (Dobiq Games), Bjørn Zenker (CHILIPIXEL), Nandita Wegehaupt (Stiftung Digitale Spiele Kultur), Thomas Heidtmann (Stiftung Digitale Spiele Kultur) after the Pitch Competition (Tobias Lindner for Press Start) 4bpm Wins Press Start Pitch Competition at Games Ground Hesse indie studio 4bpm has won the Press Start pitch competition at Games Ground Berlin 2025. The team had also been featured at the Hesse political reception on this year's gamescom. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
HoYoFair Fan Concerts; © HoYoFair Events Three HoYoFair Fan Concerts in Europe in 2026 Three HoYoFair Fan Concerts will take place in Europe in 2026. These events will deliver an audiovisual experience spanning multiple titles, including Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact. HoYoFair showcases a collection of fan works inspired by HoYoverse IPs. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
From left: Organiser Wolfgang Obermeier, the four finalists with winner Guilherme Guedes holding the glass award, and head judge Michael Schöttke after the event (cEDH European Championship) People Guilherme Guedes Wins cEDH European Championship in Munich Portuguese Guilherme Guedes is European Champion in the Magic: The Gathering cEDH sub-format of Commander. The tournament, conceived by volunteers from all over the continent and this year held in Munich, took place this weekend. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Cadillac Northstar LMP in Project Motor Racing; Straight4 Studios and Giants Software Products Project Motor Racing The first game that Giants Software is publishing without developing itself is Project Motor Racing. This motorsport simulation is being developed by Straight4 Studios in the UK, whose CEO, Ian Bell, was heavily involved in GTR and Project Cars. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Business EWCF Club Partner Program Enters a New Round Next year, the Esports World Cup Foundation will continue to support 40 esports clubs with a total of €20 million through its Club Partner Program. The application deadline is December 18. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Business Hideo Kojima Comments on the Death of Udo Kier The death of German Hollywood actor Udo Kier has not only moved the international film industry, but Hideo Kojima has also spoken out. Kier was set to star in his upcoming horror game OD. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Marcus Meyer (Sport Direktor PSL Deutschland), Lutz Meyer (CEO PSL Deutschland) © Sina Scherer für PSL Deutschland Business Phygital Sports League Launches in Germany The Phygital Sports League (PSL) is a new German sports league set to launch on 30 November 2025. It aims to combine traditional sports and esports, with athletes and esports players competing alongside each other in a national league across different sports. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
(Elisabeth Lena Aubrecht / Umweltbundesamt) Business How Policymakers Are Researching The Environmental Potential of Games Sustainable game development is no mere PR issue for the industry. Increasingly, the public recognises the need for one of the biggest, fastest growing industry and culture sectors to become greener. The basis for this is extensive research that could benefit the industry greatly. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
shapez 2 © tobspr Games Funding LAB132 and tobspr Games Receive Federal Funding Two more German game studios are receiving federal funding. tobspr Games in Munich has been awarded €320,441 for shapez 2 - Puzzle DLC. LAB132, based in Heidelberg, has been awarded €273,090 for Bor. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
