InnoGames Headquarters in Hamburg. © Thies Raetzke Development InnoGames Reopens its own Office Space for Subtenants InnoGames is once again taking up the InnoHub concept and offering interested start-ups and young companies office space at its own headquarters in Hamburg. InnoGames, which claims to be Hamburg's largest games developer, is once again renting out office space in its own headquarters in the Hammerbrook district. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Deutschland in Europa, Black Ocean, Dark Rooms (WT). © MBB Development MBB New Media Funding Awards Almost 750,000 Euros to Five Games In its second funding round of the year, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg's new media funding programme is supporting five games and six XR projects. Almost half of the total 1.5 million Euros in funding will go to the games sector. In its second funding round of the year, Medienboard By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Gearbox Publishing Rebrands to Arc Games. © Arc Games Company Website Publishing Gearbox Publishing San Francisco Rebrands to Arc Games Following the divestment of Gearbox Software to Take-Two Interactive, Gearbox Publishing San Francisco will remain within the Embracer Group under a new name: Arc Games. The strategic direction will not change. Gearbox Publishing San Francisco was not divested when Embracer Group sold Gearbox Software to Take-Two Interactive. The publishing division By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Boxelware to Release Aquapark Tycoon on PC in 2025. © Boxelware Publishing Boxelware to Release Aquapark Tycoon in 2025 After the successful space simulation Avorion, Boxelware has revealed its next game: Aquapark Tycoon was announced at webedia's FYNG show at caggtus 2024 in Leipzig. Boxelware, the German indie studio known for Avorion, has revealed its latest project: Aquapark Tycoon. Described as a fusion of creativity, strategic planning By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Michael Kellner, Parliamentary State Secretary and Federal Government Commissioner for the Cultural and Creative Industries. © BMWK Esports Esports Industry Dialogue Takes Place Today The Esports Industry Dialogue takes place today at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. There, 50 experts will discuss the current challenges and opportunities for Germany. For the ministry, esports is an important point for Germany as a games location. The Esports Industry Dialogue is taking place By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Aesir Interactive and Sleeprunner Studios develop Windstorm remaster. © Mindscape, Aesir Publishing Aesir Interactive and Sleeprunner Studios Develop Windstorm Remaster With Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship - Remastered, Aesir Interactive and Sleeprunner Studios are working on a remake of their equestrian adventure for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is known as Ostwind on the German-speaking market. Riding out again: Aesir Interactive from Munich and By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Telekom Sponsors SK Gaming's First Valorant Women's Team. © SK Gaming, Telekom Esports Telekom Sponsors SK Gaming's First Valorant Women's Team As part of the Equal eSports Initiative, Telekom is sponsoring SK Gaming's first Valorant women's team. The company wants to set an example for inclusion and equal opportunities in competitive gaming. Deutsche Telekom is expanding its Equal eSports Initiative. Valorant, the tactical team shooter from Riot By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Neo-Taki themed world at Polaris 2023. © Hamburg Messe und Congress / Rolf Otzipka Publishing Polaris Convention 2024: Tickets Available and First Creators The Polaris Convention will take place for the third time in Hamburg this October. The ticket shop is now open. There is also a first look at the list of creators who will be part of the programme: Gronkh, Gnu, Lara Loft, PietSmiet, Rocket Beans TV, and DoktorFroid are on By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Snapdragon Pro Series in Brazil 2024. © Daniel Santos Esports ESL Faceit Group Expands Snapdragon Pro Series in Year 3 The Snapdragon Pro Series, the mobile esports tournament series from ESL Faceit Group and Qualcomm Technologies, is about to enter its third year. The total prize pool has grown to almost 4.4 million US dollars. ESL Faceit Group and Qualcomm Technologies have announced an expanded roadmap for Year 3 By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Sunday Co-Founder Christoph Sachsenhausen and Co-Managing Director Timm Geyer. © Sunday Business Timm Geyer Appointed as Co-Managing Director of Sunday Sunday announces the appointment of Timm Geyer as new Co-Managing Director of the mobile games company. This is a significant step in their strategic shift towards hybrid casual games. Mobile games company Sunday announces the appointment of Timm Geyer as its new Co-Managing Director. Timm joins Sunday and its Co-Founder By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Digital Campus Zollverein will focus on "Gaming in Employer Branding" from 8 to 12 April. © Digital Campus Zollverein Esports "Gaming in Employer Branding | 120h" at the Digital Campus Zollverein The role of gaming and gamification in employer branding will be explored from a scientific, business and political perspective on 8 and 9 April at the Digital Campus Zollverein in Essen. The event "Gaming in Employer Branding | Schulterblick" on Monday, 8 April 2024 and Tuesday, 9 April 2024 By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Ubisoft Forward is set for 10 June. © Ubisoft Publishing Ubisoft Forward During Summer Game Fest 2024 Ubisoft is the first major publisher to announce its own showcase event as part of Summer Game Fest 2024. The company will present new games and updates on 10 June in Los Angeles. There will be no E3 in 2024. But there will still be plenty of games-related events in By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
