Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Day One with Xbox Game Pass. © Microsoft Publishing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Day One With Xbox Game Pass This happened sooner than expected. But it comes as no surprise: Microsoft has just confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be included in the Xbox Game Pass at launch. Microsoft confirmed that Game Pass members will be able to jump into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
ESL Faceit X Porsche © ESL Faceit, Porsche, Blizzard Esports ESL Faceit and Porsche Team up for Overwatch Championship Series at DreamHack Dallas Porsche and the ESL Faceit Group have announced a partnership for the Overwatch Championship Series at DreamHack Dallas. This is Porsche's first partnership with an esports organiser. The sports car manufacturer will present the Macan and the MVP Award. The ESL Faceit Group has announced Porsche as the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
New SK Gaming HQ in Cologne with Sony Technology. © SK Gaming, Sony Esports New SK Gaming Headquarters with Sony Technology SK Gaming has moved into a new headquarters in Cologne. The new HQ on Eupener Strasse in the west of the city has been equipped with displays and other solutions from Sony, including a twelve square metre LED wall. SK Gaming GmbH & Co. KG has moved into its new By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Gamecity Hamburg supports five digital games prototypes in 2024. © Gamecity Hamburg Business Gamecity Hamburg Supports Five Games Prototypes in 2024 In the 2024 funding round, Gamecity Hamburg is supporting five games prototypes with up to 80,000 Euros each in the form of non-repayable grants. Monodot, Pipapo Games, Positive Impact Games, Osmotic Studios and Behind the Stone have been selected. As an initial funding, the grant favours start-ups in Hamburg By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Ubisoft introduces membership in the ninth year of Rainbow Six Siege. © Ubisoft Publishing Ubisoft Introduces Premium Membership in the Ninth Year of Rainbow Six Siege Now in its ninth year, Ubisoft is introducing a premium membership to Rainbow Six Siege. Following in the footsteps of Fortnite Crew, subscribers will gain access to monthly content packs. One of Ubisoft's most successful games by far is Rainbow Six Siege. The tactical team shooter is currently By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Gothic Remake and Titan Quest 2 to be released by the end of March 2025. © THQ Nordic Business Gothic Remake and Titan Quest 2 to Be Released by the End of March 2025 and Recap of Embracer's Last Fiscal Year The Embracer Group plans to release 70 games this year, including the remake of Gothic and Titan Quest 2 - both from THQ Nordic. Compared to last year, the Swedish group has over 4,500 fewer employees. Alone in the Dark and Outcast: A New Beginning fall short of expectations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Ansgar Blauth from Nplay in his element, this time for real.. © Nplay Business How Nplay Gets Players Excited About Simulations By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Olaf Scholz tried out Captain Hog at the Democracy Festival in Berlin. © QM Interactive Business Olaf Scholz tried out QM Interactive's Serious Game at the Democracy Festival At the Democracy Festival in Berlin, QM Interactive presented an educational game on environmental protection and responsibility for creation: Captain Hog's Island Adventure. German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz was also impressed by the game. He tried it out during a tour. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The joint booth of Gamecity Hamburg and medianet berlinbrandenburg at NG Spring 2024. © Nordic Game Business NG Spring 2024 Attracted More Than 2,500 Attendees The 20th anniversary edition of the Nordic Game Conference from 21 to 24 May was a great success. More than 2,500 attendees visited NG Spring 2024 in Malmö and online. An increase from last year. More than 2,500 people attended NG Spring 2024, either physically in Malmö or By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Mario Gerhold, Global Brand & Marketing Director; Jan-Eric Lauble, Creative Director; Eugenio Vitale, Director Premium Games Division © Thomas Wieland Business My.games Hires Mario Gerhold and Jan-Eric Lauble to Its Premium Games Division My.games has hired both Mario Gerhold and Jan-Eric Lauble to build up its Premium Games Division. Gerhold will become Global Brand & Marketing Director, Lauble Creative Director. My.games, headquartered in Amsterdam, has announced that Mario Gerhold and Jan-Eric Lauble have joined the company's Premium Games division, By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Atari acquires Intellivision brand, Amico still alive. © Atari Business Atari Acquires Intellivision Brand, Amico Still Alive Atari acquired the Intellivision brand and over 200 games from Intellivision Entertainment. The former Intellivision will be rebranded and continue to sell the Amico console. Atari has acquired the Intellivision brand and certain games from Intellivision Entertainment. The purchase includes the rights to more than 200 titles. As part of By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Real-time battles with cards. © Chimera Entertainment Products Songs of Silence By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read