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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.

Deutscher Entwicklerpreis Nominates the Best Games of 2025 — The awards ceremony will take place on 2 December 2025 at the Gürzenich in Cologne. Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025, Games.NRW

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Deutscher Entwicklerpreis Nominates the Best Games of 2025

The nominees for the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025 (German Developer Award) have been announced. The juries selected the best computer games of the year from Germany, Austria and Switzerland from 244 submissions.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Lukas Galinski and Johannes Gorzel Are the New Leadership Duo at Instinct3 — Lukas Galinski (COO of Instinct3), Jasmin Oestreicher (Co-founder and Co-Managing Director of Sidekick Publishing), Johannes Gorzel (CEO of Instinct3); Instinct3

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Lukas Galinski and Johannes Gorzel Are the New Leadership Duo at Instinct3

Following Lukas Galinski's promotion to Chief Operating Officer, influencer marketing agency Instinct3 has finalised its new management duo. Former Co-CEO Jasmin Oestreicher is moving to the new sister company, Sidekick Publishing. Johannes Gorzel will remain as sole CEO.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Battlefield 6 — Battlefield 6 Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios (DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect and Motive)

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Battlefield 6

Following two underwhelming Battlefield games, Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have returned to form with Battlefield 6, which sees the series return to its former strengths. The large-scale multiplayer battles are impressive and immersive.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

Aesir and Mindscape Move The Legend of Khiimori to 2026 — The Legend of Khiimor, Aesir Interactive & Mindscape

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Aesir and Mindscape Move The Legend of Khiimori to 2026

The Legend of Khiimori was originally scheduled to launch in Early Access in November 2025, but Aesir Interactive and publisher Mindscape have decided to postpone the Early Access release until March 2026. The decision was made based on demo feedback.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Tunermaxx, Litejoy, Bitfall and Edurino Received Funding From the BMWE — Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung

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Tunermaxx, Litejoy, Bitfall and Edurino Received Funding From the BMWE

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) is funding several German games projects. Grants will go to Tunermaxx Media from Berlin, Litejoy Games from Berlin, Bitfall Studios from Petersberg, and Edurino from Munich.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Keeper — Keeper, Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios

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Keeper

Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios have released Keeper, an atmospheric puzzle adventure game in which players explore a surreal, human-free world from the perspective of a lighthouse. It offers an unparalleled creative and cozy experience.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Headup Promotes Tim Ahlert and Strengthens Its Marketing Team With Content Creator fishc0p — Artur Niemczuk (fishc0p) / Tim Ahlert Headup

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Headup Promotes Tim Ahlert and Strengthens Its Marketing Team With Content Creator fishc0p

After more than seven years at Headup, Tim Ahlert has been promoted to Head of Marketing. Artur Niemczuk (fishc0p) will be joining the Düren team as a Social Media/Community Manager in the Marketing department.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Atari and Plaion Replai Reveal the Intellivision Sprint — Intellivision Sprint, Atari & Plaion Replai

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Atari and Plaion Replai Reveal the Intellivision Sprint

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Intellivision, Atari and Plaion Replai have announced the release of the Intellivision Sprint. This new console will feature 45 of the era's best games.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Ubisoft Unveils First Post-Release Plans for Anno 117: Pax Romana — Lavender production in Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft

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Ubisoft Unveils First Post-Release Plans for Anno 117: Pax Romana

With just under a month to go until the release of Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft unveiled the three expansions from the Year 1 Pass. Players will also be able to choose from two characters for the story campaign.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

505 Games Expands Assetto Corsa Series With New Rally Game — Assetto Corsa Rally, 505 Games and Supernova Games Studios

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505 Games Expands Assetto Corsa Series With New Rally Game

At the SimRacing Expo, 505 Games and Supernova Game Studios unveiled Assetto Corsa Rally. This expansion of the franchise into a new racing domain once again sees it embracing simulation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

SimRacing Expo 2025 This Weekend in Dortmund — SimRacing Expo, South West Vision

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SimRacing Expo 2025 This Weekend in Dortmund

The SimRacing Expo, formerly the ADAC SimRacing Expo, kicks off in Dortmund this weekend. It is the world's leading event for sim racing enthusiasts.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Battlefield 6 Becomes Biggest Launch in Franchise History — Battlefield 6, Electronic Arts

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Battlefield 6 Becomes Biggest Launch in Franchise History

Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have announced that over seven million copies of Battlefield 6 were sold during the first three days of its launch. The shooter broke launch records for player engagement and franchise sales.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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