Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2026 © game – The German Games Industry Association Business Sentiment Within the German Games Industry is Improving The game association has published its annual report on the German games industry for 2026. According to the industry barometer, a higher proportion of companies expect the industry to develop positively than in the previous year. However, negative assessments still slightly outnumber positive ones. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Anomaly President © Phew Phew Games, Gamedev.ist and Gamersky Games. Products Anomaly President In Anomaly President, the second game from Turkish developer Phew Phew Games, players take on the role of a presidential candidate. By day, they try to win over the hearts of the people; by night, they become a fast-paced, hack-and-slash vigilante warrior. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Autobahn Police Simulator 4 © Aerosoft Products Aerosoft and Z-Software Announced Autobahn Police Simulator 4 The German Autobahn is calling: One of the most successful franchises from Aerosoft and Z-Software is the Autobahn Police Simulator series, which began with the release of the first instalment in 2015. Now, Autobahn Police Simulator 4 has been announced for PC and consoles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Bigben Interactive & Nacon © Bigben Interactive & Nacon Business Safeguard Proceedings Initiated: How Nacon's Future Will Be Secured Bigben Interactive, Nacon's parent company, announced an agreement in principle with the main financial creditors, as well as the filing of a petition for the commencement of accelerated safeguard proceedings. This is what it means for Nacon. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Control Resonant © Remedy Entertainment Business Remedy Q2 26: Marketing Activity Increased While Revenue Decreased Rising marketing expenses impacted Remedy Entertainment's profitability in Q2 2026. However, the Finnish company is feeling optimistic about the September launch of Control Resonant. The game has amassed 1.5 million wishlists across all platforms. Meanwhile, Alan Wake 2 has reached 3 million sales. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand © Relic Entertainment Products Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand The standalone expansion, Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, developed and released by Relic Entertainment, is designed for either single-player or two-player co-operative wave defense gameplay. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Beyerdynamic X Indie Arena Booth © Beyerdynamic & IAB gamescom Beyerdynamic Is Teaming up With Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026 The German audio specialist beyerdynamic, based in Heilbronn, teamed up with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026. The long-standing company, which has recently expanded its gaming initiatives, is equipping indie developers with headsets. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Chop Chop Inc. © NullRef Entertainment & rokaplay Products Chop Chop Inc. By Nullref and Rokaplay Gets off to a Strong Start Despite facing strong competition, Chop Chop Inc., developed by NullRef Entertainment and published by rokaplay, enjoyed a successful launch. It is the publisher's second-best launch based on concurrent users (CCUs). By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Just recently, Alchemical Works, in collaboration with Binary Impact and publisher Aerosoft, released Forensics: Crime Scene Detective © Aerosoft Funding Federal Funding Goes to Alchemical Works Mainz-based Alchemical Works has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for a project titled "Lavender Fields". This is the company's fourth and highest grant to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 © THQ Nordic Products Recap of the THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All the Announcements THQ Nordic held its annual showcase event last night. The Austrian publisher announced updates for several Early Access games, launched the first DLC for Reanimal, and shared news about Gothic. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
HandyGames becomes THQ Nordic Mobile © THQ Nordic Mobile Business HandyGames Becomes THQ Nordic Mobile HandyGames has announced its transition to THQ Nordic Mobile. As part of this change, the publisher will operate under the THQ Nordic brand, focusing on bringing premium PC and console titles to mobile audiences. The company's internal dev team in Giebelstadt will continue its operations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Prelude Dark Pain © Quickfire Games Products Prelude Dark Pain With their debut game Prelude Dark Pain, Spanish indie studio Quickfire Games is entering the world of tactical RPGs. The game's art style is sure to catch the eye. But that's not all! By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
