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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)

Tunermaxx, Litejoy, Bitfall and Edurino Received Funding From the BMWE — Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung

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Tunermaxx, Litejoy, Bitfall and Edurino Received Funding From the BMWE

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) is funding several German games projects. Grants will go to Tunermaxx Media from Berlin, Litejoy Games from Berlin, Bitfall Studios from Petersberg, and Edurino from Munich.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Keeper — Keeper, Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios

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Keeper

Double Fine Productions and Xbox Game Studios have released Keeper, an atmospheric puzzle adventure game in which players explore a surreal, human-free world from the perspective of a lighthouse. It offers an unparalleled creative and cozy experience.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Headup Promotes Tim Ahlert and Strengthens Its Marketing Team With Content Creator fishc0p — Artur Niemczuk (fishc0p) / Tim Ahlert Headup

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Headup Promotes Tim Ahlert and Strengthens Its Marketing Team With Content Creator fishc0p

After more than seven years at Headup, Tim Ahlert has been promoted to Head of Marketing. Artur Niemczuk (fishc0p) will be joining the Düren team as a Social Media/Community Manager in the Marketing department.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Atari and Plaion Replai Reveal the Intellivision Sprint — Intellivision Sprint, Atari & Plaion Replai

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Atari and Plaion Replai Reveal the Intellivision Sprint

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Intellivision, Atari and Plaion Replai have announced the release of the Intellivision Sprint. This new console will feature 45 of the era's best games.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Ubisoft Unveils First Post-Release Plans for Anno 117: Pax Romana — Lavender production in Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft

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Ubisoft Unveils First Post-Release Plans for Anno 117: Pax Romana

With just under a month to go until the release of Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft unveiled the three expansions from the Year 1 Pass. Players will also be able to choose from two characters for the story campaign.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

505 Games Expands Assetto Corsa Series With New Rally Game — Assetto Corsa Rally, 505 Games and Supernova Games Studios

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505 Games Expands Assetto Corsa Series With New Rally Game

At the SimRacing Expo, 505 Games and Supernova Game Studios unveiled Assetto Corsa Rally. This expansion of the franchise into a new racing domain once again sees it embracing simulation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

SimRacing Expo 2025 This Weekend in Dortmund — SimRacing Expo, South West Vision

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SimRacing Expo 2025 This Weekend in Dortmund

The SimRacing Expo, formerly the ADAC SimRacing Expo, kicks off in Dortmund this weekend. It is the world's leading event for sim racing enthusiasts.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Battlefield 6 Becomes Biggest Launch in Franchise History — Battlefield 6, Electronic Arts

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Battlefield 6 Becomes Biggest Launch in Franchise History

Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have announced that over seven million copies of Battlefield 6 were sold during the first three days of its launch. The shooter broke launch records for player engagement and franchise sales.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Ball X Pit — Ball X Pit © Kenny Sun and Devolver Digital

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Ball X Pit

It was the 12th most-played game in the June Steam Next Fest: Ball X Pit by Kenny Sun and Devolver Digital. This combination of Arkanoid, Pong and bullet-hell roguelite really makes it all about balls. Ball X Pit is a 'brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite' set in a

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Nordic Game Launched Call for Speakers — Nordic Game Awards @ NG25 Spring © Tomas Lissåker, Smallfield Photo

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Nordic Game Launched Call for Speakers

NG26 Spring (Nordic Game) will take place again in Malmö at the end of May 2026. The organisers have now announced the first confirmed speakers and opened the call for speakers. The next Nordic Game conference will take place in Malmö from 26 to 29 May 2026. Once again, the

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Pokémon Legends Z-A — Pokémon Legends Z-A © The Pokémon Company International

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Pokémon Legends Z-A

Real-time battles in Pokémon? In Pokémon Legends Z-A, trainers can control their Pokémon directly in battles for the first time ever, giving them direct commands. But that's not all - there are even more new features! When the first Pokémon games were released on the Game Boy in

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Pullup Entertainment Reports Second-Best First-Half in the Group's History — Geoffroy Sardin, Chief Executive Officer of Pullup Entertainment, formerly Focus Entertainment / RoadCraft © Sardin, Pullup Entertainment / Saber & Focus

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Pullup Entertainment Reports Second-Best First-Half in the Group's History

With revenue of €132.6 million for the first half of 2025/26, Pullup Entertainment (formerly Focus Entertainment) reports its second-best first half ever, behind only last year's results. New releases performed solidly, while the back catalogue remained strong. French publisher Pullup Entertainment has reported its unaudited revenue

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read