Chimera Entertainment from Munich © Chimera Entertainment Business How Local Games Funding Works in Practice in Germany, and Why It Is so Important Game development is hard, complicated and costly, particularly in expensive locations such as Germany. Therefore, federal and regional funding plays a crucial role. This case study looks at Songs of Silence by Chimera Entertainment, which received federal funding and local support by FFF Bayern. By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read
Sudden Strike 5 © Kalypso Media Products Sudden Strike 5 Nine years after the release of Sudden Strike 4, Kalypso Media and Kite Games are rolling out the fifth instalment of the real-time strategy (RTS) series. This new game features larger battlefields, more units, and greater strategic flexibility on the maps. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Tim Endres, Director gamescom at Koelnmesse / Stefan Heikhaus, Director of gamescom & Events at game - The German Games Industry Association © Koelnmesse / Dirk Mathesius/game Business Games Done Quick Brings Speedrunning Marathon to gamescom Games Done Quick (GDQ) is collaborating with gamescom to create a new live event in August 2026. This will be the first time that GDQ has held an official event in Europe. The event will be a three-day speedrunning marathon. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers © 505 Game Business 505 Games Acquired the Wuchang IP 505 Games (part of the Digital Bros Group) has acquired Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP from the Chinese developer, Leenzee Games. This acquisition is a key part of the company's strategy to expand its portfolio of premium action RPGs and strengthen its position in China. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Global Rescue © PeDePe & Aerosoft Products Global Rescue Is Aerosoft's Strongest Steam Launch to Date With over 4,000 concurrent players on Steam, Global Rescue (Early Access) has achieved the strongest launch in the history of Aerosoft. No other game in the publisher's long history has had a stronger start. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Arc Games: Jason Park (Chief Operating Officer), Yoon Im (Chief Executive Officer), and Michael Borras (Vice President of Business Development) © Arc Games, Borras Business Interview: How Is Arc Games Positioning Itself for the Future? Following the management buyout, Arc Games has positioned itself for the future with an expanded and transformed leadership team. What strategic goals is the publisher aiming for, and what is its view of the current state of the industry? By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
shapez 2 Factory © tobspr Games Products shapez 2 Factory After one year and eight months, and with over 700,000 sales during Early Access, shapez 2 has left Early Access. This is a major success for tobspr Games, especially since the game has been significantly expanded for the 1.0 release. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Ground Zero © Malformation Games and Kwalee Products Ground Zero Games such as Resident Evil, Nocturne and Paradise Eve once defined the classic survival horror genre with their fixed camera angles. Ground Zero from Malformation Games and Kwalee draws inspiration from these classics while also incorporating modern elements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Games Lift Incubator © Gamecity Hamburg Business Games Lift Incubator 2026 Applications Are Now Open Since 2020, Gamecity Hamburg, part of the Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, has provided €15,000 of financial support to studios and developers through the Games Lift Incubator. Developers, teams and studios can now apply for the 2026 round. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Baltic Games Fest 2026 © Mathias Six, sixconcept Events Baltic Games Fest Saw Visitor Numbers Double Attendance at the Baltic Games Fest in Neumünster doubled compared to last year. Around 2,000 people visited the Holstenhallen over the two days of the event. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Pipapo Games (Laura Hantschel, Annika Neumann, Lukas Hort, Clara Müller) © Pipapo Games Pipapo Games Launches Map Map in May At the end of May 2026, Hamburg-based indie studio Pipapo Games will release its first game, Map Map – A Game About Maps. It's a cozy exploration puzzle game. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Silberheim Evolving Card Game © Beyond Worlds Business G+ Five German Studios to Receive Federal Funding Five studios have received funding from the German federal government's video game funding programme. These include Chimera Entertainment, Beyond Worlds, H.O.P.E., Xyrality and Triple Games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
