German Games Industry 2025 (2): Employees And Salary Development
More companies, more revenue, but still many problems – the study presented by Goldmedia on behalf of game provides a detailed look at the German gaming market. GamesMarkt takes a deeper dive in a multi-part series of articles for subscribers.
Phil Spencer Steps Down, Asha Sharma Named CEO of Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft Gaming is being reorganised under new leadership: Asha Sharma is taking over as CEO, while Phil Spencer is retiring. Matt Booty is becoming the new Chief Content Officer, while Sarah Bond is leaving the company. Nevertheless, Microsoft remains committed to its games division.
Bigben and Nacon Face Financial Difficulties
Nacon's majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive (BBI), was unable to proceed with the partial repayment of €43 million to its bondholders. This has also caused financial difficulties for Nacon. Trading of both companies' shares on the Euronext Paris stock exchange has been suspended as a result.Latest Articles
How Blue Backpack Marketed Constance After Silksong
Constance is a tremendous Metroidvania from Berlin that released two months after Hollow Knight: Silksong. What did that do with the reception and marketing of the game? We talked to Robert May, CEO of Blue Backpack, about metroidvanias post-Silksong and working with Japanese publisher Parco.
1SP Agency Becomes Strategic Enterprise Partner of XRCC Berlin 2026
Immersive Insiders (UniVRsitas UG) and 1SP Agency are jointly organising XRCC Berlin 2026 (XR Creator Con), which will take place in Berlin from 30 June to 3 July 2026. The aim is to transform prototypes into 'pilot-ready solutions'.
German Games Industry Gives Government High Marks Early On
The game association has published the initial results of its 2026 industry barometer. According to the barometer, the German games industry is satisfied with the first few months of the Merz government, which is likely due primarily to Minister Dorothee Bär.
Jumpgate: Star Trek: Voyager Exceed Sales Targets Upon Reaching First Sales Milestone
Jumpgate, the parent company of development studio gameXcite, has also commented positively on the launch of Star Trek: Voyager. With over 100,000 units sold, the launch is ahead of schedule. This should also ease the situation for Jumpgate.Business
Jumpgate: Star Trek: Voyager Exceed Sales Targets Upon Reaching First Sales Milestone
Jumpgate, the parent company of development studio gameXcite, has also commented positively on the launch of Star Trek: Voyager. With over 100,000 units sold, the launch is ahead of schedule. This should also ease the situation for Jumpgate.
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Nexon Appoints Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman to Accelerate Global Strategy
Nexon's board is driving forward the transformation of the company and has appointed Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman. Söderlund, who will remain Embark CEO, will work with CEO Junghun Lee to shape the next phase of growth for Nexon.
"Cool... but Dad, How Can I Actually Land Now?"
The former Mimimi Games founder Johannes Roth is back in games development: With one man show Core Productions and a love for the Nintendo 64. We spoke with him in detail about his reignited love for coding, how his family helped him shape expectations for his game and the end of his time at Mimimi.
Markus Wilding joins the Infinite Wishes Games Industry Advisory Committee
Markus Wilding, experienced industry manager and founder of Beyond the Wall Consulting, is now involved in the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Infinite Wishes Advisory Committee. There, too, the growing importance of games for children is evident.
Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Alina Gribanova
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
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How Blue Backpack Marketed Constance After Silksong
Constance is a tremendous Metroidvania from Berlin that released two months after Hollow Knight: Silksong. What did that do with the reception and marketing of the game? We talked to Robert May, CEO of Blue Backpack, about metroidvanias post-Silksong and working with Japanese publisher Parco.
1SP Agency Becomes Strategic Enterprise Partner of XRCC Berlin 2026
Immersive Insiders (UniVRsitas UG) and 1SP Agency are jointly organising XRCC Berlin 2026 (XR Creator Con), which will take place in Berlin from 30 June to 3 July 2026. The aim is to transform prototypes into 'pilot-ready solutions'.
German Games Industry Gives Government High Marks Early On
The game association has published the initial results of its 2026 industry barometer. According to the barometer, the German games industry is satisfied with the first few months of the Merz government, which is likely due primarily to Minister Dorothee Bär.
