© Pico Publishing New "Ultra" VR/MR Headset from Pico Comes to Europe Pico is launching its new all-in-one Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality headset Pico 4 Ultra in September in Europe. Compared to the Pico 4, the new model will not only improve performance and comfort, but will also significantly enhance Mixed Reality. At the same time, the international company is launching By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Drova - Forsaken Kin © Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D Publishing Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D to Release Drova in Mid-October After more than six years of development, Drova - Forsaken Kin finally has a release date: 15 October 2024. The dark pixel RPG is being developed by Magdeburg-based Just2D and published by Deck13 Spotlight. Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D are releasing Drova - Forsaken Kin, a dark and gritty pixel RPG By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© GamesMarkt Business G+ European Games Key Markets: United Kingdom in 2023 By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
The co-op shooter EvilVEvil fell short of expectations. © Toadman Interactive, Facebook Business Around 100 Job Cuts at Toadman Interactive, Partly in Berlin Swedish game developer and work-for-hire studio Toadman Interactive is cutting jobs and closing offices in Stockholm, Visby and Oslo. The Berlin studio will also see "some redundancies". In total, parent company Enad Global 7 will cut around 100 jobs, leaving only a skeleton staff. Job cuts have also By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD / Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap / Emberward © Ironhide Game Studio / Robot Entertainment / RefiCHL Publishing Genre Spotlight: Tower Defense Although the golden age of Tower Defense games has long since passed, there are still some standout titles that rely on the concept, sometimes to great success. This spotlight article examines five games or franchises in the genre: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Emberward, No Creeps By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
© GamesMarkt Business G+ European Games Key Markets: Germany in 2023 By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Luciano Pereña, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President / Frank Rittinghaus has been appointed Managing Director of European Marketing & D2C Business / Stephan Bole has been President of Nintendo of Europe since 2018. © Nintendo of Europe Business New Management Structure at Nintendo of Europe: Luciano Pereña Succeeds Stephan Bole The new management structure of Nintendo of Europe has been finalised. Luciano Pereña succeeds Stephan Bole as Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Nintendo of Europe. Frank Rittinghaus will be the new Managing Director of European Marketing & D2C Business. The company has now completed the reorganisation of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Uniliga teams play for the title of University Champion in the final in front of an audience. © Uniliga Esports Uniliga Finals at Xperion Hamburg September will see the offline finals of Uniliga, Germany's premier student gaming league. On the 14 September, the summer season of the Uniliga will reach its highlight with the finals in Valorant and League of Legends. For the first time, the finals will be held at the newly By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Thomas Kœgler, CEO of Asmodee / Lars Wingefors, Chair of the Board of Asmodee Group © Embracer Group Business Thomas Kœgler Is the New CEO of Asmodee The Embracer Group announces the appointment of Thomas Kœgler as the new CEO of Asmodee and a Board of Directors of the Asmodee Group. The new leadership is an important step towards the planned demerger of the Group. The Swedish Embracer Group announces the appointment of Thomas Kœgler as the By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Red Bull Esports Red Bull Home Ground World Final Heading to Berlin The Red Bull Home Ground World Final is coming to Berlin. In November, the eight best Valorant teams will compete for the title at the Arena Berlin. Defending champions Fnatic, Karmine Corp and Fokus Clan are already confirmed. After the success of the Red Bull Home Ground last year, the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© CD Projekt IR Business Next Witcher Game From CD Projekt About to Enter Full Production In its latest half-yearly report, the Polish CD Projekt Group states that the production of the next Witcher game will soon enter the full production phase, while the back catalogue continues to generate strong sales. Incidentally, the second-largest user group on GOG.com comes from Germany. CD Projekt has completed By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Control / Alan Wake 2 © Remedy Publishing Remedy Signs Partnership with Annapurna for Control 2 and Film Adaptation of Control & Alan Wake Remedy Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures have announced a strategic partnership for Control 2. Annapurna will fund 50 per cent of the development budget and will bring Control and Alan Wake to film and television. Remedy Entertainment has announced a strategic partnership with Annapurna Pictures. The company will fund 50 per By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
