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Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.
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Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made
Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.
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Tobspr Games Fully Launches Shapez 2 in April
Shapez 2 is heading towards its full 1.0 release on 23 April 2026, which will mark the end of its Early Access period. The factory automation game, developed and self-published by the German indie developer tobspr Games, has sold over 650,000 copies since entering Early Access in August 2024.
First Games Funding of Zurich Movie Foundation Sees Massive Demand
For the Zurich Movie Foundation's first games funding round, more than five million francs were in demand. A total of 12 projects were picked for funding with over 625,000 CHF, among them Obleak, Lual, Kerzoven as well as Blindflug and Burning Lights for locations and events.
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Tobspr Games Fully Launches Shapez 2 in April
Shapez 2 is heading towards its full 1.0 release on 23 April 2026, which will mark the end of its Early Access period. The factory automation game, developed and self-published by the German indie developer tobspr Games, has sold over 650,000 copies since entering Early Access in August 2024.
Gamescom: 15% More Exhibitors Registered During Early Bird, New 5-Day Ticket for Trade Visitors Launched
Koelnmesse and game have announced promising initial figures for exhibitor registrations for Gamescom 2026. Ticket sales are also starting. Trade visitors can now purchase a 5-day ticket that includes access to gamescom dev.
Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made
Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.
First Games Funding of Zurich Movie Foundation Sees Massive Demand
For the Zurich Movie Foundation's first games funding round, more than five million francs were in demand. A total of 12 projects were picked for funding with over 625,000 CHF, among them Obleak, Lual, Kerzoven as well as Blindflug and Burning Lights for locations and events.
