Björn Pankratz and Jennifer Pankratz at gamescom 2023. © GamesMarkt, Marcel Kleffmann Business Pithead Studio Founded by Björn Pankratz and Jennifer Pankratz Björn Pankratz and Jennifer Pankratz have founded Pithead Studio. The two experienced game developers, who have worked for Piranha Bytes for many years, are now going their own way. Björn Pankratz and Jennifer Pankratz have founded a new studio: Pithead Studio. The two experienced game developers are starting their new By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Christian Lindner, Federal Minister of Finance / Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action / Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. © Bundesregierung / Steffen Kugler Business Combined Federal and State Funding for German Games Announced Germany's position as a gaming location is being strengthened by the government's draft budget for 2025 and the growth initiative announced by the government. The funding of games will be revised. Funding grants jointly financed by the Federal Government and the States are to be introduced. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
EA Sports FC Futures and adidas organise youth training in Berlin. © EA Sports Business EA Sports FC Futures and adidas Organise Youth Training in Berlin Electronic Arts, together with adidas, hosted a UEFA Festival of Football event as part of EA Sports FC Futures at the UEFA Euro 2024 Fan Zone in Berlin, in front of the Reichstag. EA Sports FC Futures hosted a UEFA Festival of Football event at the UEFA Euro 2024 Fan By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Many studios from Germany and Switzerland nominated for Indie Cup Europe'24 Awards. © Indie Cup Europe'24 Awards Business Many studios from Germany and Switzerland nominated for Indie Cup Europe'24 Awards The nominees for the Indie Cup Europe'24 Awards have been announced. Many studios from Germany and Switzerland are among them, including Paintbucket Games, Sven Ahlgrimm, Mathilde Hoffmann, Lululu Entertainment, Stardust, Kato Games, Schleuder Games and many more. A total of 49 games have made it to the final By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Sony Interactive Entertainment to exhibit at TGS 2024. © Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA). Business Sony Interactive Entertainment to Exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment will return to the Tokyo Game Show this year as an exhibitor for the first time since 2019. However, it is still unclear what the company will be showing. As previously announced, SIE will not exhibit at gamescom 2024. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will not be exhibiting By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Lifetime Units Sold for Co-op and Non Co-op Games on Steam. © Video Game Insights Business Growing Popularity of Co-op Games on Steam Cooperative games like Palworld, Helldivers 2 and Content Warning have been very successful on Steam this year. This continues the trend of recent years, as co-op games tend to generate significantly more revenue than non-co-op games. Steam market researchers at Video Game Insights (VGI) have released a report on the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Shapes Collection. © Sony Interactive Entertainment Publishing PlayStation Studios Unveils Collectible Figures From Spin Master In collaboration with Spin Master, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a new line of collectible figures based on PlayStation Studios titles. The Shapes Collection includes Aloy, Kratos, Jin Sakai and more. Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a collaboration with toy company Spin Master to launch The Shapes Collection. This is By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Think Bulletstorm, but with feet, blasting music and vibrant colours. © Free Lives, Devolver Digital Products Anger Foot By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
SwissGames at gamescom 2023 © PVM Production Development Pro Helvetia Is Launching Open Calls for Application The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia has launched Open Calls for Application. Game Design Work Grants, International Platforms (GDC, Nordic Game) and Mentorship Programmes are now open to apply for. Pro Helvetia's Game Design Work Grants (especially for emerging talents), International Platforms and Mentorship Programmes are now open By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Frank West is the main character in DRDR. © Capcom Publishing Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Will Not Be Released in Germany The recently announced Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will not be released in Germany. Capcom has confirmed this to GamesMarkt, as the remaster is likely to be considered identical to the banned original. The remaster of Dead Rising, appropriately named Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, announced by Capcom, will not be released By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Krafton confirmed to exhibit at gamescom. © Krafton Business Krafton Confirmed to Exhibit at gamescom Krafton has confirmed that it will be exhibiting at gamescom 2024 in Cologne. The South Korean company will be showcasing Dark and Darker Mobile, inZOI and PUBG: Battlegrounds. Krafton will be back at gamescom 2024 in Cologne this year. From 21 to 25 August, the company will be showcasing the By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Florian Kamolz joins Xperion Hamburg as Event Lead. © Kamolz; TaKe TV @ gamescom LAN Business Florian Kamolz Joins Xperion Hamburg as Event Lead After more than two years as Director of Communications at TaKe TV, Florian Kamolz has joined Xperion Hamburg as Event Lead. The third Xperion in Germany is set to open in the Hanseatic city. Florian Kamolz takes on new challenges at Xperion Germany as Event Lead and Lead Event Operations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
