Wuchang: Fallen Feathers © 505 Games Business 505 Games Acquired the Wuchang IP 505 Games (part of the Digital Bros Group) has acquired Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP from the Chinese developer, Leenzee Games. This acquisition is a key part of the company's strategy to expand its portfolio of premium action RPGs and strengthen its position in China. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Global Rescue © PeDePe & Aerosoft Products Global Rescue Is Aerosoft's Strongest Steam Launch to Date With over 4,000 concurrent players on Steam, Global Rescue (Early Access) has achieved the strongest launch in the history of Aerosoft. No other game in the publisher's long history has had a stronger start. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Arc Games: Jason Park (Chief Operating Officer), Yoon Im (Chief Executive Officer), and Michael Borras (Vice President of Business Development) © Arc Games, Borras Business Interview: How Is Arc Games Positioning Itself for the Future? Following the management buyout, Arc Games has positioned itself for the future with an expanded and transformed leadership team. What strategic goals is the publisher aiming for, and what is its view of the current state of the industry? By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
shapez 2 Factory © tobspr Games Products shapez 2 Factory After one year and eight months, and with over 700,000 sales during Early Access, shapez 2 has left Early Access. This is a major success for tobspr Games, especially since the game has been significantly expanded for the 1.0 release. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Ground Zero © Malformation Games and Kwalee Products Ground Zero Games such as Resident Evil, Nocturne and Paradise Eve once defined the classic survival horror genre with their fixed camera angles. Ground Zero from Malformation Games and Kwalee draws inspiration from these classics while also incorporating modern elements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Games Lift Incubator © Gamecity Hamburg Business Games Lift Incubator 2026 Applications Are Now Open Since 2020, Gamecity Hamburg, part of the Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, has provided €15,000 of financial support to studios and developers through the Games Lift Incubator. Developers, teams and studios can now apply for the 2026 round. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Baltic Games Fest 2026 © Mathias Six, sixconcept Events Baltic Games Fest Saw Visitor Numbers Double Attendance at the Baltic Games Fest in Neumünster doubled compared to last year. Around 2,000 people visited the Holstenhallen over the two days of the event. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Pipapo Games (Laura Hantschel, Annika Neumann, Lukas Hort, Clara Müller) © Pipapo Games Products Pipapo Games Launches Map Map in May At the end of May 2026, Hamburg-based indie studio Pipapo Games will release its first game, Map Map – A Game About Maps. It's a cozy exploration puzzle game. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Silberheim Evolving Card Game © Beyond Worlds Business G+ Five German Studios to Receive Federal Funding Five studios have received funding from the German federal government's video game funding programme. These include Chimera Entertainment, Beyond Worlds, H.O.P.E., Xyrality and Triple Games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred © Blizzard Entertainment Products Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred The second expansion, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, culminates in a showdown with Mephisto. Blizzard Entertainment also introduces the most comprehensive gameplay revisions since the action RPG's launch, offering more variety in gameplay and player builds. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Zenless Zone Zero © HoYoverse Products Zenless Zone Zero Makes Its Debut on Steam HoYoverse's urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero will also be released on Steam. It is still unclear whether Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail will follow. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Asha Sharma, Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, and Matt Booty, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer of Microsoft Gaming. © Microsoft Business Strategy Update: Microsoft Gaming Becomes Xbox Almost two months after taking the helm at Xbox, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty have set the course for the future. The company intends to expand into China as well as other markets, and aims to return the business to sustainable growth. Daily Active Users are now the most important metric. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
