Mattias Wiking, CEO Winterkeep Interactive © Fotograf Lena Lee People Winterkeep Interactive Appoints Mattias Wiking as CEO Winterkeep Interactive has appointed Mattias Wiking as the studio's new Chief Executive Officer. This is a homecoming for Wiking, who is returning to the teams and developers with whom he previously worked at Paradox Interactive and elsewhere. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jessica Di Dio, Senior PR Manager at Rocky Oceans Communications © Di Dio, Rocky Oceans People Rocky Oceans Communications Welcomes Jessica Di Dio as Senior PR Manager Rocky Oceans Communications, the marketing and communications agency founded by Claudia Kühl and Dirk Gärtner in 2024, is expanding its team once again. Jessica Di Dio is joining the agency with immediate effect as Senior PR Manager. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Felix Falk, Managing Director of game - The German Games Industry Association © Dirk Mathesius/game Business "The Federal Games Funding Programme Pays off for Germany" A new study of the German games industry reveals dynamic growth and significant potential. The industry has grown strongly and the Federal Games Funding Programme is having a positive impact on the public sector. The study concludes that tax incentives are required. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Phil Rogers, CEO of Embracer / Lee Guinchard, COO of Embracer © Embracer Group IR People Embracer Appoints Lee Guinchard as Chief Operating Officer The Swedish Embracer Group has appointed Lee Guinchard as Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Executive Management Team as the company transitions to Fellowship Entertainment. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Whiskerwood © Minakata Dynamics & Hooded Horse Whiskerwood City builders are one of the most popular subgenres within the strategy genre. Whiskerwood, developed by Minakata Dynamics and published by Hooded Horse, belongs to this crowded genre but attempts to set itself apart with factory and automation elements, as well as cat-and-mouse rivalry. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator © astragon Entertainment and To-Go Games Astragon Launches Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator in March In March 2026, astragon Entertainment and To-Go Games will release Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator in Early Access. This game marks the start of a long-term development partnership between the two companies. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Tobias Schnackenberg, co-founder of Square Glade Games © Schnackenberg People Tobias Schnackenberg of Square Glade Games Reflects on 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026 How do game industry executives look back at 2025 and what do they think about 2026? We spoke to Tobias Schnackenberg, co-founder of Square Glade Games, to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Spending on user acquisition advertising in 2025, broken down by state © AppsFlyer Business AppsFlyer: AI Floods Mobile Gaming Marketing Channels In its 'State of Gaming for Marketers 2026' report, AppsFlyer outlines how the scaling up of marketing activities using AI has increased global spending on user acquisition and visibility. Meanwhile, Chinese publishers are reshaping competition in mobile gaming. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Witchfire © The Astronauts Products Witchfire Since its release in Early Access in September 2023, Witchfire by The Astronauts has sold over 500,000 copies. Just how good is this dark fantasy RPG shooter, and how has the game evolved recently? By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown © gameXciteand Daedalic Entertainment Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Scheduled for Release in February 2026 The Delta Quadrant can be explored sooner than expected. gameXcite and Daedalic Entertainment are set to release Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown on PC, PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S in mid-February. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Thomas Reisenegger, CEO and co-founder Future Friends Games © Future Friends Games People Thomas Reisenegger of Future Friends Games Reflects on 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026 How do game industry executives look back at 2025 and what do they think about 2026? We spoke to Thomas Reisenegger, CEO and co-founder Future Friends Games, to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Second Edition of GamesGatheringGermany in Wiesbaden The second edition of GamesGatheringGermany is set to take place on 19 February 2026 at Assemble Entertainment in Wiesbaden. Anyone interested in participating in the nationwide networking initiative can register. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
