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Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann is Chief of Content of GamesMarket and our B2B and B2C expert for hardware, market data, products and launch numbers with more than two decades of editorial experience. (marcelDOTkleffmannATgamesmarktDOTde)

Andreas Deptolla on Atari Europe's Position and Co-Development — Andreas Deptolla is Atari Europe's new President. We spoke to him about the company. (Atari)Dann

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G+ Andreas Deptolla on Atari Europe's Position and Co-Development

In our interview with the new Atari Europe President Andreas Deptolla, we spoke to him about Münster a a European headquarters for Atari, the co-dev pipeline within Atari, and reconnecting with European gamers.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Road to gamescom – Everything You Need For a Successful Business Week in Cologne

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Road to gamescom – Everything You Need For a Successful Business Week in Cologne

Whether it’s your first time at the trade fair or you’re a gamescom veteran – Road to gamescom gives you everything you need to know about gamescom 2026. Facts and overviews, interviews and tips on what’s on at and around gamescom, and which numbers you should have saved on your mobile.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Alpine Power: How to Keep a Studio 'Still Alive' for 16 Years — Julian Mautner, CEO stillalive studios © stillalive studios

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G+ Alpine Power: How to Keep a Studio 'Still Alive' for 16 Years

From indie to AAA, we periodically showcase a studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: stillalive studios from Innsbruck (Austria).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

The Games Industry in Austria: Facts, Figures, and Trends — Games Map Austria © Pixabay, GamesMarket

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G+ The Games Industry in Austria: Facts, Figures, and Trends

The games industry in Austria has grown significantly in recent years. This report provides an in-depth look at the state of the Austrian games market and its future prospects, as well as the country's game development industry.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read

Interview: Two Point Studios and Their Cartoon-Style Management Games — Jo Koehler (COO, Two Point Studios) and Gary Carr (Studio Director, Two Point Studios) © Rebecca Price Photography; Carr, TPS

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G+ Interview: Two Point Studios and Their Cartoon-Style Management Games

This year, the British Two Point Studios are celebrating their 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we spoke to Jo Koehler (COO) and Gary Carr (Studio Director) about their humorous management-genre games, key markets such as Germany, platform distribution and expandability.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

How Aldamami Games' Bloodletter Is Holding Up in Early Access — The four-person team at Aldamami Games comprises: (from left to right): Alice Schneider, Katharina 'Mikey' Müller, David Cafisso and Marvin Braun. Katharina 'Mikey' Müller and Marvin Braun founded the studio. © Aldamami Games

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G+ How Aldamami Games' Bloodletter Is Holding Up in Early Access

Bloodletter, the debut game from Aldamami Games, has been in Early Access since late March 2026. We spoke to Katharina 'Mikey' Müller to find out how satisfied the team is with the launch, how the game is faring in the competitive deck-building genre, and what their plans are for the future.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Star Fox: Fox McCloud Is Back - and Better Than Ever — Team Star Fox: Falco Lombardi, Slippy Toad, Peppy Hare, and Fox McCloud © Nintendo

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Star Fox: Fox McCloud Is Back - and Better Than Ever

Who would have thought? Nintendo is bringing Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi and Slippy Toad back to the screen in a way that is more cinematic than ever before, based on what is arguably the most popular instalment in the series to date. What can be expected from this reboot?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

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MobyGames Launched Beta Careers Programme for Game Industry Professionals

Atari has announced Moby Professional, a platform consisting of free and premium features designed for those working in the video game industry. Moby Professional is intended to help with job hunting, business development and networking.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

The Italian Games Market Through the Eyes of Thalita Malagò, IIDEA Director — Thalita Malagò, Director General, IIDEA (Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association) © Marco Bravi

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The Italian Games Market Through the Eyes of Thalita Malagò, IIDEA Director

No one knows the specifics of the Italian games market as well as Thalita Malagò, Director General of IIDEA. We speak with her about the challenges facing the industry, what support is needed, and how they can increase the visibility of games made in Italy on the international market.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Adrian Chmielarz on AAA Mediocrity, Creativity in Small Teams and Witchfire — Witchfire | Adrian Chmielarz © The Astronauts

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G+ Adrian Chmielarz on AAA Mediocrity, Creativity in Small Teams and Witchfire

Witchfire from The Astronauts is an acclaimed shooter currently available on Early Access. We spoke to co-owner Adrian Chmielarz about the current state of the AAA shooter genre, the creative nature of the AA segment, and the game's lengthy development period since it was first announced in 2017.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions — Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions © System Era and Devolver Digital

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Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions

Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, System Era and Devolver Digital have released a cooperative space action-adventure game featuring extraction elements on PC and consoles via Early Access. This game is not Astroneer 2.0, and it has had a difficult start.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

astragon and Team17 Are Returning to gamescom 2026 — astragon and Team17 @ gamescom 2026 © astragon

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astragon and Team17 Are Returning to gamescom 2026

Both subsidiaries of the British everplay group, astragon and Team17 will be returning to Cologne for gamescom this year. They will be exhibiting in the entertainment area and business section of the event.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read