Extracts from the 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey. © IGDA Business Crunch or Long Hours Expected as a Normal Part of the Job The IGDA and Western University have released the 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey. While two-thirds of respondents are satisfied with their jobs, 28 per cent complain about crunch time and 25 per cent complain about overtime that is not described as crunch. Diversity and proper crediting were also issues. The By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
More Job Cuts at Private Division, Most Likely in Munich as Well. © Private Division Business More Job Cuts at Private Division, Most Likely in Munich as Well Take-Two Interactive is reportedly shutting down Intercept Games and Roll7. Both were part of the indie publishing arm Private Division, which will also see a significant reduction in staff, including its Munich office. Update - 03 May at 13:59: Alan Lewis, a spokesman for Take 2 Interactive, issued the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Nintendo is going on a summer tour from May to September, visiting various city festivals and family events. © Nintendo Publishing Nintendo Summer Tour 2024 Visits Nine Cities Nintendo is skipping gamescom this year, but is going on a summer tour from May to September, visiting various city festivals and family events. The company wants to appeal to gamers young and old. Starting on 11 May, the Nintendo Summer Tour 2024 will transform public spaces into digital playgrounds By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The Walking Tree Games team from left to right: Steffen Künstler (System Designer), Simon Mittrücker (Game Director), Alexander Groth (Software Developer), Georg Meyer (Technical Director) and Niko Nikkilä (Writer/Content Designer). Not pictured: Norbert Toth (Artist/UI Designer). © Walking Tree Games Publishing The Tribe Must Survive is Leaving Early Access in May After a short Early Access period of only three months, German developer Walking Tree Games and Swedish publisher Starbreeze Entertainment will release version 1.0 of The Tribe Must Survive on 23 May 2024. Walking Tree Games from Karlsruhe and publisher Starbreeze Entertainment will release The Tribe Must Survive on By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Of course, the vampires in V Rising reside in a dark castle. © Stunlock Studios Products G+ V Rising By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Margarete Schneider, Project Manager at Gamecity Hamburg © Oliver Reetz Business Games Lift From Gamecity Hamburg Enters Round Five The incubator for game developers at Gamecity Hamburg, Games Lift, is entering its fifth round. Applications for the funding programme can be submitted until 10 June 2024. The location initiative Gamecity Hamburg kicks off the application phase for their Games Lift Incubator 2024. This funding program for game developers in By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Commandos: Origins will be released in 2024 as part of the Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, as well as for Xbox Series X|S, PC and PlayStation 5. © Kalypso Media Publishing Kalypso Says Commandos: Origins is on the Right Track For Kalypso Media, Commandos: Origins is probably the most important release of the year. The debut title from Claymore Game Studios in Darmstadt will be released later this year. The closed beta will start in the summer of 2024. Kalypso Media and Claymore Game Studios have given a sneak peek By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
THQ Nordic Showcase 2024 revealed. © THQ Nordic Publishing THQ Nordic Showcase 2024 Revealed THQ Nordic is once again hosting a Digital Showcase this year. At the beginning of August, the publisher will present its games, including the Gothic 1 Remake and Titan Quest II from Grimlore Games. More surprises are promised. The THQ Nordic Showcase is back. Exactly three months from now, on By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The Coma 2B: Catacomb. © Headup Games and Dvora Studio Publishing Headup Publishes The Coma 2B: Catacomb From Dvora Studio Headup Games and Dvora Studio have announced a publishing deal for The Coma 2B: Catacomb. The two companies will work together on the latest game in the Korean survival horror series. South Korean indie developer Dvora Studio, formerly known as Devespresso Games, and publisher Headup Games, now independent and no By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Matthew Bromberg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, President, and a member of the Unity Board of Directors. © Business Wire Business Matthew Bromberg Appointed new CEO of Unity Unity has a new CEO: Matthew Bromberg. He has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President. Interim CEO Jim Whitehurst will become the Executive Chairman of the Unity Board of Directors. Unity announced that Matthew Bromberg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the Unity Board By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Team photo of BXDXO in 2023. Not in the picture: Junior Marketing Communications Manager Johanna Bouwer, who joined BXDXO in March 2024. © BXDXO Business Nvidia Chooses BXDXO and Web Media Publishing for Communications Nvidia is reorganizing its agency support in German-speaking countries. The technology company is now working together with two experienced service providers: BXDXO and Web Media Publishing - both based in Munich. Nvidia will now rely on BXDXO and Web Media Publishing (WMPAG) for its communications in German-speaking countries. Both By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
