© Humble Games Business Indie Publisher Humble Games on the Brink Humble Games is apparently going out of business. Although the company's official line is that it is restructuring, reports suggest that all staff have been made redundant and a consultancy will take care of their final games. Yesterday evening, reports began to circulate that indie publisher Humble Games, By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
These five game development teams to be funded by Gamecity Hamburg Incubator. © Gamecity Hamburg Business These Five Game Development Teams to Be Funded by Gamecity Hamburg Incubator Five teams have convinced the Games Lift selection committee of the potential of their games projects. On 9 September, the teams will enter the Games Lift incubator, which will provide them with a year-long workshop and mentoring programme with industry experts, as well as 15,000 Euros in financial support. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The new Confex Conference Center at Koelnmesse. © Koelnmesse, devcom Business Devcom 2024 Set to Break Content Records, First Side Event Programme Revealed This year's devcom will feature over 250 speakers, with Jason Latino from Larian Studios and Mihir Sheth from SIE Santa Monica Studio. First side event programme revealed, including new networking dinner venue and VIP & business mixer. The Community Clubhouse learning and networking hub will also take place By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Body/Memory, Herbertstraße, Wanderburg © Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Business New Media Funding: Over €1.3 Million for New Games and XR Projects Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg is funding more games and XR projects. More than €700,000 will go to five games and almost €600,000 to five XR projects. At its summer meeting, the MBB's New Media funding programme is supporting 14 projects in the fields of games, XR experiences and By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Summer Split Finale of the 2023 in Schuppen 52 in Hamburg. © Freaks 4U Gaming Esports Esports Non-Profit Status Once Again Not Considered In today's decision of the German government on the Tax Development Act, the proposed law for the non-profit status of esports, the recognition of esports was once again not taken into account. The ESBD as well as the game association have criticised the coalition and appealed to the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
EA Sports FC 24 / Super Mario Bros. Wonder / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe © EA Sports / Nintendo / Nintendo Business Semi-Annual European Physical Games Charts 2024: EA and Nintendo Lead the Way In the physical sales charts for the first half of 2024, it is no surprise that EA Sports FC 24 is the clear leader in Europe, followed by two titles from Nintendo. The situation is similar in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. According to a cross-platform half-yearly analysis by GfK Entertainment, By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Railroad Online © Stefan Kelnberger and astragon Publishing Stefan Kelnberger and astragon to Release Railroads Online in Fall 2024 After almost three years in Early Access, Railroad Online will be released on PC this fall. At the same time, publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Stefan Kelnberger will also launch console versions of the sandbox railway simulation. astragon Entertainment and developer Stefan Kelnberger have announced that Railroads Online will leave By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Xbox Publishing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Hits Game Pass Today Following Diablo IV, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is the second Activision Blizzard game to be added to Xbox Game Pass, just in time for the launch of the shooter's fifth season. Microsoft has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be available on Xbox By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Vera Bauer aka Tech like Vera. © Webedia Business Vera Bauer is a new presenter at GameStar Webedia expands its creative circle. Vera Bauer aka Tech like Vera is a new presenter at GameStar and GameStar Tech. Tech Like Vera aka Vera Bauer is the new host at GameStar. She studied Interactive Media Design at the University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt, worked as a news blogger By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Summer Split Finale of the 2023 in Schuppen 52 in Hamburg. © Freaks 4U Gaming Esports "Die Techniker Prime League" Summer Split Finale in Neu-Ulm The "Die Techniker Prime League" hosts its biggest Summer Split Finale ever in the Ratiopharm Arena in Neu-Ulm. Up to 2,500 visitors can attend the event. On 3 August 2024, "Die Techniker Prime League" invites fans to the Summer Split Finale of the 2024 season By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
shapez 2 © tobspr Games Publishing shapez 2 Hits Early Access on 15 August and new Wishlist Milestone tobspr Games from Aachen has announced that shapez 2, the sequel to shapez, will launch on Steam Early Access on 15 August, just before gamescom. The factory building game has just passed the 300,000 wishlist milestone. shapez 2 will be available on Steam Early Access on 15 August. The By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Simfest Publishing Many GSA Pparticipants at Simfest 2024 on Steam The third edition of Simfest is currently running on Steam. Over 150 games will be showcased until 29 July, including many titles from GSA. This third-party event is presented by Fireshine Games, Stray Fawn, and Future Friends Games. Regular and themed sales are a well-known feature of Steam. These include By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
