Anime and Manga Agency Ikai Zero Launches

Business

Dark Horse Workers Pushing for Unionisation

The workers at comic book, design works and merchandise company Dark Horse are pushing for unionisation in fear of layoffs, wage freezes, return-to-office policies and AI.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Forza Overtakes the Competition, While Warhammer Surges

This week, Forza Horizon 6 took the top spot in the Steam charts. Lego Batman, Paralives, DRG Rogue Core and 007 also made it into the top ten, while the popularity of the Warhammer games was boosted by the Warhammer Skulls event.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Global Game Jam Announces Microgrant Pilot Program

Global Game Jam has announced a new initiative that will connect aspiring developers with independent game studios by offering them paid micro-projects in areas such as art, audio and QA.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

Gamescom Dev Talk Review: War Stories From the Frontlines of Game Development

Not sure what sort of talks to expect at gamescom dev? Together with gamescom dev, we’re taking a look back at selected talks from 2025, which you can also rewatch on YouTube. This time, the focus is on the exciting and high-profile panel Warstories From the Frontlines of Game Development.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Dark Horse Workers Pushing for Unionisation

The workers at comic book, design works and merchandise company Dark Horse are pushing for unionisation in fear of layoffs, wage freezes, return-to-office policies and AI.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

AG French Direct 2026 With 41 Games

The 2026 edition of AG French Direct, organised by ActuGaming and hosted by Salomé Lagresle, took place on 27 May. The showcase featured video games developed by French and French-speaking studios.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Mina the Hollower

Mina the Hollower is a fantastic genre blend of action game, soulslike and brain twister, drawn in Yacht Club's impeccable pixel style. Bone up!

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Tarock Interactive und Blue Backpack

Two studios have received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. This time, the two Berlin-based studios Tarock Interactive and Blue Backpack are being supported.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Events

Topics and Speakers at Womenize! 2026

Topics to be covered at Womenize! on 3 June 2026 will include career transitions, community management, imposter syndrome, LiveOps, queerness in gaming, voice acting and indie game launches.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read