Group photo of the Press Start scholarship recipients at the kick-off meeting © Klara Yoon Business First Press Start Games Playable at gamescom Seventeen Press Start Scholarship (start-up grant) recipients will be showcasing their games at gamescom. These can be found at the Press Start stand in the Indie Arena Booth, the Home of Indies, and the Business Area. Eight games developed by recipients of the Press Start Scholarship can be played By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Nintendo Business Nintendo Switch 2 Makes Its gamescom Debut With Plenty of Games Nintendo will be presenting the Switch 2 in style at gamescom 2025. The lineup of games includes Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and many more. Nintendo has unveiled its gamescom lineup, with the Nintendo Switch 2 unsurprisingly taking By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Constance / OKU © btf / ByteRockers' Games Business ByteRockers' Games and btf Show off Six Titles at gamescom A double pack from Berlin: ByteRockers' Games and btf will be presenting their games together at a shared booth in Cologne. Players will have the opportunity to try out the latest versions of Constance, Exovia and OKU, among others. Together with btf, ByteRockers' Games will present six games By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Abiotic Factor © Deep Field Games and Playstack Products Abiotic Factor Since its Early Access launch on 2 May 2024, Abiotic Factor has attracted 1.2 million players. The highly acclaimed game from Deep Field Games and Playstack has moved beyond Early Access and is available to play on PC, PS5 and Xbox. What makes this game stand out? How did By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Games From Spain Announces gamescom 2025 Lineup © Games From Spain Business Games From Spain Announces gamescom 2025 Lineup Spanning both the consumer and business areas, Games From Spain is set to attend gamescom 2025. This ICEX initiative will bring indie studios and horror games to Cologne. Games From Spain, an ICEX initiative that promotes Spanish video games on the global stage, has announced its gamescom lineup. The public By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Fata Deum © 42 Bits Entertainment and Aerosoft Products 42 Bits Entertainment and Aerosoft Are Set to Release Fata Deum in September Fata Deum, the god simulation game developed by 42 Bits Entertainment and published by Aerosoft, will launch on Early Access on 15 September 2025. From 15 September 2025 onwards, players in Fata Deum will be able to choose whether to rule with a gentle hand or to force their people By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Record revenue with mobile games in Germany © game - the German Games Industry Association Business Mobile Games Revenue Breaks the €3 Billion Mark in Germany in 2024 Sales revenue generated by mobile games has exceeded €3 billion for the first time in Germany, marking a 63% increase since 2019. According to game - the German Games Industry Association, 24.3 million Germans play mobile games. In 2024, the popularity of playing video games on smartphones and tablets reached By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Dead Take © Surgent Studios and Pocketpair Publishing Products Dead Take A game about the dark side of acting requires actors who can deliver, and Dead Take from Surgent Studios and Pocketpair Publishing hits the mark with Ben Starr and Neil Newbon, as well as numerous other high-profile guests. They are a perfect fit for this intense game. Dead Take By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Titan Quest II Sells Over 300,000 Copies © THQ Nordic Business Titan Quest II Sells Over 300,000 Copies In less than 72 hours, over 300,000 copies of the action role-playing game Titan Quest II have already been sold. This is a huge success for Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic. After achieving the second-best launch on Steam for THQ Nordic based on peak CCU (as we By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The top concerns regarding the biggest industry challenges were economic and political uncertainty (56 votes), market saturation (53 votes) and rising development costs (44 votes). © devcom developer conference 2025 Business Devcom 2025 Speaker Survey Results: Insights into Trends and Business Models In the run-up to the devcom developer conference, the organisers asked 100 speakers about current industry topics, offering insights into trends, development strategies and business models. One hundred devcom speakers responded to the 2025 edition of the survey, offering a snapshot of current industry sentiment and trends. For example, By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
T-Pain (American rapper, R&B singer and music producer) and Clinton Sparks (Founder and CEO of the Global Gaming League) © Global Gaming League Esports Global Gaming League Secures Licensing Agreements with Major Publishers The Global Gaming League considers itself to be a celebrity-driven gaming entertainment league, and its first season will begin in August. The first partnerships with publishers have now been finalised. The Global Gaming League (GGL) has announced partnerships with various publishers. The GGL is a league comprising celebrity-owned By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Monster Hunter Wilds © Capcom Business Monster Hunter Festa 2025 at Paris Games Week 2025 Capcom is planning a special Monster Hunter event for Paris Games Week 2025. This will include the Monster Hunter Wilds France Championship, appearances by members of the development team, exclusive merchandise, and other activities. Not only will Capcom be exhibiting in a major way at gamescom 2025, but the company By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
