Jonas Hüsges, COO, Daedalic Entertainment / Patrick Streppel, Founder and CEO, gameXcite GmbH and Chief Product Officer, Jumpgate AB © Daedalic / Jumpgate Business G+ Interview: The Largest Project in Daedalic's Publishing History to Date Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is the largest project in Daedalic's publishing history to date. The developer, gameXcite, has grown from six to eighteen employees thanks to funding and its own efforts. An interview with Jonas Hüsges (Daedalic's COO) and Patrick Streppel (gameXcite's CEO). By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown © gameXcite / Daedalic Entertainment / CBS Studios / Paramount Pictures Products Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown A Star Trek game from Germany? Yes, exactly. Developed by gameXcite and Daedalic Entertainment, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is a narrative adventure and base management game in which players embark on the starship's journey to the Alpha Quadrant. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Group photo of the Press Start scholarship recipients at the kick-off meeting © Klara Yoon Business Game Association Aims to Continue Start-up Scholarship for Games Game - the German Games Industry Association is calling for the continuation of the Press Start: Games Founding Grant. In a letter to the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the necessity of the programme and proposed changes are outlined. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Wooga has announced a partnership with Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) © Wooga, ACL Business Wooga Partners With Agatha Christie Limited The Berlin-based studio Wooga has announced a partnership with Agatha Christie Limited. Wooga's game, June's Journey, will bring Agatha Christie's world to life with an all-new mystery inspired by the author's legacy. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Not slimy at all - Johannes and Simone Grünewald are currently at work on Slime King Games' first game. © Johannes and Simone Grünewald People Slime King Games: A Married Developer Couple Doing Their Thing From Indie to AAA – Every issue, we portray one studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Slime King Games from Hamburg. To commemorate the release of Under the Island, we unlock the studio portrait for everyone. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Spilprisen 2026 / Lau Eskildsen, Editor-in-Chief of Arkaden © Arkaden Business Winners of Denmark's "Spilprisen 2026" Last Friday, the Danish "Spilprisen 2026" awards were handed out in Copenhagen. "When the awards were presented, it became clear just how diverse the Danish industry truly is," said the organizers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
game Sales Award in January 2026 © game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche Insights G+ Another Game Sales Award for Formula 1 and Nightreign At the beginning of the year, game – the German Games Industry Association – handed out two sales awards. One went to Electronic Arts and the other to Bandai Namco Entertainment. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Martin Wahlund, CEO of Fatshark © Joel Marklund People Seven Questions for Martin Wahlund, CEO of Fatshark Several updates and years were needed for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide to reach a genuinely good state. Fatshark is satisfied, too. We spoke to the company's CEO, Martin Wahlund, about class DLCs, the co-op-centred design, and the parallel development of Darktide and Vermintide 2. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Diablo II Resurrected - Reign of the Warlock © Blizzard Entertainment Products Diablo II Resurrected - Reign of the Warlock Diablo II is widely regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, and its fantastic remaster, Diablo II: Resurrected, continues to delight millions of players. Blizzard is now expanding the game with a new class (Warlock) and a host of meaningful quality-of-life features. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma © Marvelous Europe Products Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a spin-off of a spin-off. This action RPG, farming, and social simulation hybrid is made particularly accessible by a number of streamlining features without compromising the core elements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Circana Games Market Dynamics Report © Circana Business Circana: "Younger Players Are Shifting More Heavily Toward PC and Mobile" US market researchers at Circana are forecasting a "transformative year" for video games in 2026. While GTA 6, Switch 2 and subscriptions are expected to generate momentum, challenges are also anticipated, particularly with regard to hardware, macroeconomics and shifts in consumer behaviour. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
These are the venues for the major Rainbow Six Esports events in the 2026/27 season. © Ubisoft & Blast. Business Blast and Ubisoft Extend Global Rainbow Six Esports Partnership Blast and Ubisoft have announced an extension to their global partnership across the entire Rainbow Six Esports ecosystem, extending their collaboration for another three years until the end of the 2028/29 competitive season. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
