ERA CEO Kim Bayley © ERA Business Video Game Sales in UK Down Nearly 30% in First Half of 2024 In the first half of 2024, video game sales in the UK fell sharply, by almost 30 per cent. Sales of physical games were particularly hard hit, falling by 40 per cent. The reason for this is a weak "new release schedule". The UK's digital entertainment By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Christian Ammann, CEO of Giants Software and Ian Bell, CEO of Straight4 Studios. © Giants Software Publishing Giants Software to Publish Simracer Project Motor Racing From Straight4 Studios From farming to simracing: Giants Software has teamed up with developer Straight4 Studios. In a major partnership, Project Motor Racing will be published by the makers of the popular Farming Simulator franchise. Having established a self-sufficient publishing and international distribution network, Giants Software is looking to grow further. The Swiss-based By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Opening of gamescom 2023. © Koelnmesse GmbH, Thomas Klerx Business Returning Companies, More Exhibitors, Greater Internationality and Additional Areas at gamescom 2024 Interest in gamescom 2024 is high, with organisers reporting ten per cent more exhibitors than at the same point in 2023. 2K Games, Blizzard and EA will return, while The Pokemon Company will make its gamescom debut. This year also sees the introduction of the cards & boards area with By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. © Capcom Products Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. © A44 / Kepler Products Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jennifer and Björn Pankratz. © Pithead Studio TV Business Björn and Jennifer Pankratz on Their End at Piranha Bytes and Future Plans Further insights: Björn and Jennifer Pankratz have spoken publicly about their end at Piranha Bytes, the silence that followed, why they are continuing alone with their Pithead Studio and what the future holds for the well-known brands. Björn Pankratz: "We didn't go voluntarily, did we?" Björn By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Nandita Wegehaupt © Die Hoffotografen Business Nandita Wegehaupt Appointed New Managing Director of Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur Nandita Wegehaupt will be the new managing director of the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur (Digital Games Culture Foundation). Previously, she worked for the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (German Business Foundation). She succeeds Çiğdem Uzunoğlu. Nandita Wegehaupt will become the new managing director of the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur (Digital Gaming Culture Foundation) By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Asus Business Asus ROG to be main sponsor of "Find Your Next Game" and exhibit at gamescom 2024 Webedia and Asus join forces at gamescom 2024 in Cologne. ROG (Republic of Gamers) will be the main sponsor of the FYNG event "Find Your Next Game" and will present the latest gaming hardware in Cologne. Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) is supporting "FYNG - Find Your By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Play24 Business Games and Politics at Play24 - Creative Gaming Festival This year's Play24 - Creative Gaming Festival will explore the relationship between digital games and politics, and how they can be used to explore social and political issues. The festival is opening its exhibition exclusively to school classes and youth groups. This year's Play24 - Creative By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Freaks 4U Gaming and Project V Esports Stage 2 Final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution in Cologne The Stage 2 Final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution will take place on 20 July in Cologne. Freaks 4U Gaming and Project V will host one of the biggest Valorant events for the GSA community. The offline final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution Stage 2 2024, organised by By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia. Business The Fourth gamescom asia Takes Shape gamescom asia will take place in Singapore from 17 to 20 October this year. On the first two days, the business area will be open, with Shawn Layden among the speakers. Capcom has already confirmed its presence in the entertainment area. The 4th edition of gamescom asia will take place By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jonas Hüsges (COO), Carsten Fichtelmann (CEO) and Martin Ditter (CFO). © Daedalic Entertainment Business Daedalic Strengthens Its Management: Fichtelmann Appoints Hüsges as COO and Ditter as CFO Following its focus on publishing, Daedalic Entertainment is expanding its management team. Carsten Fichtelmann has appointed Jonas Hüsges as COO and Martin Ditter as CFO. The company has also moved to a central location in Hamburg, as successful games strengthen its position as an indie games publisher from Germany. Daedalic By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
