Business Stardock's Brad Wardell About the Return of Elemental, "Budgeting It Right" and Ara Stardock Entertainment, a publisher known for its strategy games, recently launched Elemental: Reforged in Early Access. In an interview, CEO Brad Wardell explains why the company made this decision and shares his current assessment of the market. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
The Epic Games Store is one of the alternative app stores within the Android ecosystem that will likely benefit from the settlement. © Epic Games Business Google Agrees to App Store Reforms as Part of a Settlement With Epic Games After years of legal battles, Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement, which is still awaiting approval from the US court. The agreement includes simpler installation of third-party stores, lower service fees, and alternative payment options. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Dispatch; © AdHoc Studio Products Success in Episodic Form: Dispatch Sells Over One Million Copies The superhero workplace comedy Dispatch, from AdHoc Studio, has already sold over a million copies. Even more impressive is the fact that the episodic structure continues to gain traction with each new release. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Bloodgrounds; © Exordium Games and Daedalic Entertainment Products Daedalic's Bloodgrounds Enters the Early Access Arena Exordium Games and Daedalic Entertainment have launched Bloodgrounds, a turn-based roguelite gladiator game, on Steam Early Access. It is fully playable on the Steam Deck. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Autobahn Racing; © Polygon Art Products Polygon Art Announces Autobahn Racing Independent developer Polygon Art has announced Autobahn Racing, a new arcade racing game and the spiritual successor to the Autobahn Raser series. It is set to be released for PC and consoles in 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Anja Lorenz; © Lorenz People Anja Lorenz Joined ICO Partners as Senior Communications Manager After spending several years at Kalypso Media and Faktor 3, Anja Lorenz is moving to the British self-publishing agency ICO Partners, taking up the position of Senior Communications Manager Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment; Koei Tecmo, Nintendo Products Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment In Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, players can continue to enjoy Musou battles in the Zelda universe. Featuring new heroes, cooperative play and mass battles, this action game puts players at the heart of the fight against Ganondorf. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Spielraum 2025; © Messe Dresden Business Spielraum Fair in Dresden Sees Visitor Numbers Rise Again The spielraum gaming fair attracted more than 18,000 visitors to the Dresden Exhibition Centre. Both Messe Dresden and Games for Families were very satisfied with the outcome. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Olliver Heins, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Aonic (UK); Photo credit: Snaps, By Calvin Business Olliver Heins (Aonic) on Europe as a Gaming Location How do industry executives rate Europe's position in the global market? We spoke to Olliver Heins, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Aonic, to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Nintendo Store; Nintendo Business Nintendo Store App Released for Android and iOS Several years after its launch in Japan and a rebranding, the Nintendo Store app has been released for mobile devices. Users can browse Nintendo systems, accessories, games and merchandise on the app. However, it is not possible to make direct purchases using the app. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Bauhaus Bonk; Spoonful Games Business Spoonful Games Is Facing Financial Difficulties Despite Bauhaus Bonk being nominated for the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis (German Developer Award) and the mobile version doing quite well, Cologne-based Spoonful Games is struggling financially. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Krafton Focuses on India, AI, and PUBG 2.0 For the first time, Krafton has achieved KRW 1 trillion in operating profit in the first three quarters. The South Korean company is focusing on PUBG and the Indian market. Krafton is transitioning to an "AI First" model. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
