Apple entschädigt für versehentliche In-App-Käufe Tim Pototzki January 16, 2014 – 1 min read Share this post © None Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sidekick Publishing / Philomena Schwab, Co-Founder at Stray Fawn Studio © Sidekick & Stray Fawn Products Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Germany is traditionally represented with a pavilion at the Tokyo Game Show (the picture by game shows the booth from 2024), but in 2026 there will also be a subsidised delegation trip to Japan during the trade fair Business Registration for German Market Reconnaissance Trip to Japan Now Open SBS Systems is organising a market exploration trip to Japan in 2026 on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, in which up to 15 German developers and publishers can participate. In addition to joint visits to local studios, a visit to the Tokyo Game Show is also planned. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Products Award-Winning Vampire Therapist Coming to Consoles Little Bat Games and Ultimate Games have announced the launch of Vampire Therapist for PlayStation consoles and Switch in February. An Xbox version will follow in March. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Epic Games Store © Epic Games Business Epic Games Store Tops $1.1 Billion in 2025, Third Party Game Spending Up 57% In 2025, the Epic Games Store surpassed $1.1 billion in revenue, with growing user numbers and third-party game spending up by 57%. The store is setting new records. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Business Subotron, Games for Change and Belvedere Collaborate on Subotron Game Jams The first collaboration between the NGO Games for Change, Subotron and the historic Belvedere Museum is taking place in connection with the G4C Student Challenge. The games developed will be playable in November as part of an exhibition. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Freyja Melhorn, Director Marketing Communications @ BXDXO | Stefan Dettmering, Managing Director @ BXDXO © BXDXO Business BXDXO Handles PR for Amazon Game Studios PR in GSA BXDXO is the new PR agency for Amazon Game Studios in German-speaking countries. The Munich-based team will handle Tomb Raider, Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, among others. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read The new Massif Central location in Frankfurt is also positioning itself in the gaming sector © Massif Central Projektgesellschaft Second Massif Games Convention Scheduled for End of March Two years after its debut, the Massif Games Convention is entering its second round. According to its own statements, this ‘new format for contemporary gaming culture’ will take place from 26 to 28 March 2026. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sidekick Publishing / Philomena Schwab, Co-Founder at Stray Fawn Studio © Sidekick & Stray Fawn Products Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Germany is traditionally represented with a pavilion at the Tokyo Game Show (the picture by game shows the booth from 2024), but in 2026 there will also be a subsidised delegation trip to Japan during the trade fair Business Registration for German Market Reconnaissance Trip to Japan Now Open SBS Systems is organising a market exploration trip to Japan in 2026 on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, in which up to 15 German developers and publishers can participate. In addition to joint visits to local studios, a visit to the Tokyo Game Show is also planned. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Products Award-Winning Vampire Therapist Coming to Consoles Little Bat Games and Ultimate Games have announced the launch of Vampire Therapist for PlayStation consoles and Switch in February. An Xbox version will follow in March. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Epic Games Store © Epic Games Business Epic Games Store Tops $1.1 Billion in 2025, Third Party Game Spending Up 57% In 2025, the Epic Games Store surpassed $1.1 billion in revenue, with growing user numbers and third-party game spending up by 57%. The store is setting new records. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Business Subotron, Games for Change and Belvedere Collaborate on Subotron Game Jams The first collaboration between the NGO Games for Change, Subotron and the historic Belvedere Museum is taking place in connection with the G4C Student Challenge. The games developed will be playable in November as part of an exhibition. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Freyja Melhorn, Director Marketing Communications @ BXDXO | Stefan Dettmering, Managing Director @ BXDXO © BXDXO Business BXDXO Handles PR for Amazon Game Studios PR in GSA BXDXO is the new PR agency for Amazon Game Studios in German-speaking countries. The Munich-based team will handle Tomb Raider, Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, among others. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The new Massif Central location in Frankfurt is also positioning itself in the gaming sector © Massif Central Projektgesellschaft Second Massif Games Convention Scheduled for End of March Two years after its debut, the Massif Games Convention is entering its second round. According to its own statements, this ‘new format for contemporary gaming culture’ will take place from 26 to 28 March 2026. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
