The technology developed by Meshcapade is based on the SMPL (Skinned Multi-Person Linear) body model, which was developed by the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. This model provides a 3D representation of the human form and was trained using thousands of 3D body scans. © Meshcapade Business Epic Games Acquires Meshcapade and Will Establish a Presence in Tübingen Meshcapade, a start-up based in the 'Cyber Valley' in Tübingen, has been acquired by Epic Games. As part of the acquisition, Epic Games will establish a presence in the area. The Meshcapade team will join the AI Research division at Epic and contribute to Unreal Engine and MetaHuman technologies. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
High On Life 2 © Squanch Games Products High On Life 2 High On Life 2 picks up where the first game left off, only this time it's wilder, richer in colour and more creative, yet also more focused. This action-adventure shooter, which features talking weapons and skating instead of running, is unique and, for the most part, hilarious. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Christiane Gehrke, Senior Event Communication & Sales Manager, and Tom Achsel, Event Communications Manager at Factory-C © Factory-C Events Home of Indies at gamescom 2026: New Booth Concept & Tom Achsel Once again, the Berlin-based communications agency Factory-C is bringing indie studios from around the world together at gamescom with Home of Indies. Its new and enhanced stand concept features four booth sizes for increased flexibility. Tom Achsel is providing additional support. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
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
