G+ How a Four-Person Studio Is Shaking up the Shooter Market With Over the Top: WWI
Flying Squirrel Entertainment developed the multiplayer third-person shooter Over The Top: WWI with just four people. The game features battles for up to 200 players in a fully destructible WWI environment. The game's success proves the team right, as our interview with Maxim Munnig Schmidt shows.Latest Articles
The End of "Steam and Pray": How data is saving indies in gaming's VC winter
In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why having a good game on Steam and hoping for a favourable algorithm is no longer enough; developers now need reliable data to survive.
Toukana, Nukuna, Quantumfrog and Studio Monstrum Can Hope For Goldener Spatz Award
Along with the programme, the organisers of the Goldener Spatz (Golden Sparrow) Children’s Media Festival have also announced the nominees for the various competitions. Game studios are also on the shortlist for the Interactive & Digital Storytelling competition.
German VR Organisations Present a Joint Strategy Paper on Virtual Worlds
In order to translate existing strengths in the field of VR into value-added opportunities, several VR associations and organisations in Germany have developed a joint strategy paper and have now presented a ten-point list of recommendations.
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G+ How Local Games Funding Works in Practice in Germany, and Why It Is so Important
Game development is hard, complicated and costly, particularly in expensive locations such as Germany. Therefore, federal and regional funding plays a crucial role. This case study looks at Songs of Silence by Chimera Entertainment, which received federal funding and local support by FFF Bayern.
G+ PandaBee Studios: "Mining is One of the Best Mechanics for Games"
At yesterday's Second Wind Showcase, PandaBee from Leipzig revealed their mining game Beards Go Underground, a potential deckbuilding smash hit from Germany. We talked to studio co-founder Julien Schillinger about the game idea, making mining feel smooth, and deckbuilding inspirations.
G+ Drake Star: Gaming M&A, Private Financings and More in Q1 2026
Global technology investment bank Drake Star has released its latest Global Gaming Report for Q1 2026. The report covers M&A activity, private financing and IPOs in the games industry. This quarter's gaming M&A activity reached a 15-month high.People
Isik Isin Joins Chimera Entertainment as Lead Game Designer
After several years abroad and three years in Heidelberg, Isik Isin is moving to Munich: The experienced game designer is joining the Chimera Entertainment team and will be responsible for the PC game Kingdom of Memories as Lead Game Designer.
Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Mays Dweiri
In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.Products
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Today, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era from Unfrozen, Ubisoft and Hooded Horse is launching on PC via Early Access. This marks the return of one of the most popular turn-based strategy series in over a decade. Interest is high, with the game having been added to over 1.5 million wishlists.
InterfaceX26 Showcases Fake OS Games, Brings Users To Rally Valve for an Official Tag (Update)
Cobalt Lane, Jumpy Bit, Grey Alien Games and Muscle Cat have teamed up for InterfaceX26, a Steam Showcase for "Fake OS" games. Apart from showcasing the games, InterfaceX26 gamifies tagging the games for an official Valve tag with a bustom web app.Latest Articles
The End of "Steam and Pray": How data is saving indies in gaming's VC winter
In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why having a good game on Steam and hoping for a favourable algorithm is no longer enough; developers now need reliable data to survive.
Toukana, Nukuna, Quantumfrog and Studio Monstrum Can Hope For Goldener Spatz Award
Along with the programme, the organisers of the Goldener Spatz (Golden Sparrow) Children’s Media Festival have also announced the nominees for the various competitions. Game studios are also on the shortlist for the Interactive & Digital Storytelling competition.
German VR Organisations Present a Joint Strategy Paper on Virtual Worlds
In order to translate existing strengths in the field of VR into value-added opportunities, several VR associations and organisations in Germany have developed a joint strategy paper and have now presented a ten-point list of recommendations.
