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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)

Application Phase for the German Indie Showcase Has Begun — Deutsche Indie Showcase / German Indie Showcase, 1UP Management

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Application Phase for the German Indie Showcase Has Begun

The second edition of the German Indie Showcase will be broadcast on 11 December 2025. Studios and developers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland who are interested in participating can now submit their games.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Gamerei Open House Premieres on 12 November — Gamerei Open House; Games/Bavaria

Gamerei Open House Premieres on 12 November

The Gamerei Open House will take place for the first time on November 12. This new event series aims to bring the Bavarian gaming community together every quarter.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Nintendo

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

The Switch's second most successful game is being upgraded for the Nintendo Switch 2: Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A separate edition and an upgrade pack will be available.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Pierce and Activision Blizzard Launch Strategic Partnership in Germany — Berlin-based artist Nura takes on the role of the Replacer; Pierce and Activision Blizzard

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Pierce and Activision Blizzard Launch Strategic Partnership in Germany

Berlin-based culture marketing agency Pierce has entered into a strategic partnership with Activision Blizzard for the German market. Pierce is also responsible for the creative implementation of the localised "The Replacer" campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake — In Dragon Quest I, the hero travels alone. In part two, however, there is a party again; Square Enix

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Sales figures of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake have surpassed Square Enix's expectations. One month after its release, over two million copies had been sold. The remakes of Dragon Quest I & II are now ready.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Transport Fever 3 Has a Budget of Nearly $25 Million — A glass factory in Transport Fever 3; Urban Games

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Transport Fever 3 Has a Budget of Nearly $25 Million

Next year, Swiss company Urban Games will release Transport Fever 3, which will be bigger and more complex than ever before. The transport simulation has a budget of almost $25 million.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

UK Studio Panic Stations Formed to Make Co-Op Games

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UK Studio Panic Stations Formed to Make Co-Op Games

A new development studio called Panic Stations has been founded in the UK. Several industry veterans with experience of working on Fall Guys are working at the studio, and it plans to focus on co-op games.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Xbox Revenue Declines Slightly in Q1 FY26 — Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella; © 2017 Microsoft

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Xbox Revenue Declines Slightly in Q1 FY26

During the first quarter of the current financial year, Microsoft's Xbox division experienced a two per cent decline in revenue. Although Xbox content and services remained largely unchanged, hardware sales fell once again.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Dr. Anika Thun (Kalypso Media) on Europe as a Gaming Location — Dr. Anika Thun, CEO of Kalypso Media Group GmbH; Photo credit: Kalypso Media

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Dr. Anika Thun (Kalypso Media) on Europe as a Gaming Location

How do industry executives rate Europe's position in the global market? We spoke to Dr. Anika Thun, CEO of Kalypso Media Group GmbH, to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Indie Campus 2025 at the HBK Essen — Indie Campus 2024; Indie Campus

Indie Campus 2025 at the HBK Essen

Indie Campus 2025 is set to make its debut at HBK Essen on 29 and 30 November 2025. This event will bring together international speakers, indie studios, students, and young talent, while also aiming to promote the Ruhr region as a games location.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Xsolla: "The UK Ruling Against Apple's App Store Commissions Is a Defining Moment for the Industry." — Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Xsolla; Xsolla

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Xsolla: "The UK Ruling Against Apple's App Store Commissions Is a Defining Moment for the Industry."

In the UK, Apple loses a lawsuit over App Store commissions last week. "This landmark decision challenges the dominance of major app marketplaces and opens the door to more transparent, equitable business models," Xsolla stated.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Escape from Duckov — Escape from Duckov; Team Soda and Bilibili Game

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Escape from Duckov

At first glance, Escape from Duckov seems to be a parody of the popular extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov, but with ducks. However, it is so much more than that, and its success proves Team Soda and Bilibili Game right.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read