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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. (marcelDOTkleffmannATgamesmarktDOTde)

Ampere Analysis: $1.4b Was Spent on Remakes and Remasters in 2024 & 2025 — Ampere Analysis: $1.4bn Was Spent on Remakes and Remasters in 2024 & 2025; Ampere Analysis

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Ampere Analysis: $1.4b Was Spent on Remakes and Remasters in 2024 & 2025

Between 2024 and 2025, gamers spent $1.4 billion on remakes and remasters. Remakes generated higher revenue and engagement. These are the findings of new research by Ampere Analysis.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim — Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim; Rockbee Team & Polden Publishing

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Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim

The two Majesty games still have many fans, including those at Rockbee Team. They are reviving the distinctive gameplay formula featuring indirect control in Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Bisalina Speedruns 2025 Will Be Bigger in Every Respect — NRW Minister Liminski will attend the Bisalina Speedruns (NRW Staatskanzlei)

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Bisalina Speedruns 2025 Will Be Bigger in Every Respect

For this year's Bisalina Speedruns, NRW's media minister Nathanael Liminski is set to appear. More than 120 B2B guests have also announced their attendance.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Deutscher Entwicklerpreis Nominates the Best Games of 2025 *Complete List* — 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 Complete List

The list of nominees for the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025 (German Developer Award) is now complete, with the nominations for the main category - Best German Game - having been announced today.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Michael Metzger (Drake Star) on Europe as a Gaming Location — Michael Metzger, Managing Partner at Drake Star (US/GER); Drake Star, Metzger

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Michael Metzger (Drake Star) on Europe as a Gaming Location

How do industry executives rate Europe's position in the global market? We spoke to Michael Metzger, Managing Partner at Drake Star, to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Overhype Partners With Syama Pedersen and Hoplite VFX to Give Menace a Cinematic Treatment — Menace (for spoiler reasons, this screenshot is not from the new trailer.); Hooded Horse and Overhype Studios

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Overhype Partners With Syama Pedersen and Hoplite VFX to Give Menace a Cinematic Treatment

Hooded Horse and Overhype Studios have partnered with Syama Pedersen and Hoplite VFX to create a cinematic trailer for Menace. This marks the first time the titular enemy has been shown in action since the original announcement.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Envision Entertainment and kr3m. media Receive Federal Funding — Pioneers of Pagonia; Envision Entertainment

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Envision Entertainment and kr3m. media Receive Federal Funding

Envision Entertainment has received two federal funding grants totalling almost €700,000 for Pioneers of Pagonia DLCs. kr3m. media has also been awarded over €200,000 in funding.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Johannes Thimme Founded Quality Time Studio in Lower Saxony — Johannes Thimme; Ubisoft Düsseldorf

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Johannes Thimme Founded Quality Time Studio in Lower Saxony

Having spent more than 20 years working in the games industry, Johannes Thimme founded Quality Time Studio. The company will focus on developing original games and providing consultancy services. Thimme also aims to strengthen the regional industry in Lower Saxony.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Enshrouded's Biggest Content Update Is Releasing Next Week — Enshrouded; Keen Games

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Enshrouded's Biggest Content Update Is Releasing Next Week

On 10 November 2025, Keen Games will release the largest content update yet for Enshrouded. This update will introduce dynamic voxel water and improve combat.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Jurassic World Evolution 3 — Jurassic World Evolution 3; Frontier Developments & Universal Products & Experiences

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Jurassic World Evolution 3

The Jurassic World Evolution franchise is one of the most important pillars of success for Frontier Developments. Both games sold over five million copies, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 promises to be even bigger and better. But is it any better?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Paris Game Biz 2025 - Recap — Paris Game Biz 2025; Christophe Lemaître for Paris Game Biz 2025

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Paris Game Biz 2025 - Recap

A total of 175 participants from 70 video game studios from ten countries took part in the B2B event Paris Game Biz 2025. 515 meetings took place in the heart of the French capital.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Nicolas Cannasse (Shiro Games) on Europe as a Gaming Location

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Nicolas Cannasse (Shiro Games) on Europe as a Gaming Location

How do industry executives rate Europe's position in the global market? We spoke to Nicolas Cannasse, Chief Executive Officer of Shiro Games, to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read