In 2024, there was a network meeting at GG Bavaria; the picture shows the Bavarian Minister of State for Digital Affairs, Dr Fabian Mehring. In 2025 there will be a business day for the first time. © Medien.Bayern GmbH // GG Bavaria | Anca Popovici Business This Is the Business Day of GG Bavaria 2025 GG Bavaria returns for its third edition. After breaking attendance records last year, the event is moving to a larger venue and introducing a brand new Business Day. The programme for industry professionals is now set. The (first) GG Bavaria Business Day will take place on 28 March 2025 and By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Sega / Inin Games Publishing Sega Is Metacritic's Highest-Rated Publisher of 2024, Inin Games Is the Best of GSA Capcom topped the list in 2023. In 2024, Sega is Metacritic's highest-rated publisher. The top rated publisher based in the GSA region is Inin Games (United Games Entertainment), followed by Plaion, THQ Nordic and Nacon / Daedalic Entertainment. Which game publishers released the best games in 2024? Metacritic tries By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
HandOfBlood presented the games published and co-published by Instinct3 at the I3 Indie Expo © Instinct3 Business Instinct3 Takes Stock of I3 Indie Expo The first I3 Indie Expo was much bigger than originally planned. The combination of influencer marketing and targeted storytelling for indie games has been a success for Instinct3. They want to continue on this path. Instinct3 has drawn conclusions from the first I3 Indie Expo. What started as an idea By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Knights in Tight Spaces © Ground Shatter and Raw Fury Products Knights in Tight Spaces Fights in Tight Spaces is followed by Knights in Tight Spaces. Ground Shatter and Raw Fury continue the stylised tactical combat, but this time the action is set in medieval times, making for even more variety. Knights in Tight Spaces is a standalone sequel to Fights in Tight Spaces (2021) By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© astragon Entertainment and Independent Arts Software Publishing New IP From astragon Entertainment and Independent Arts Software Seafarer: The Ship Sim is a new IP from astragon Entertainment and in-house development studio Independent Arts Software. The game, which has received €1.8 million in funding from the BMWK, is scheduled for release in summer 2025. Independent Arts Software and astragon Entertainment have announced a new IP. Seafarer: By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Values Value Business Ninth "Big Games Industry Employment Survey" Launched The annual "Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2025" is now live. InGame Job and Values Value are looking to collect data on key trends in employment, salaries, career shifts, layoffs and AI adoption. InGame Job and Values Value have launched the ninth edition of the Big Games Industry By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Eva Ghossain, Account Manager © MSM.digital Communications Business MSM.digital Communications Strengthens Account Management Team With Eva Ghossain MSM.digital Communications continues to expand its team: On 1 February, Eva Ghossain joined the communications agency as an Account Manager. Ghossain most recently worked as an Assistant Marketing Manager at Square Enix. Eva Ghossain joined MSM.digital Communications as an Account Manager on 1 February. She started her career By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Alex Josef / Jeff Jarrett © PR - Acclaim / Global Force Entertainment Business Acclaim Returns as Indie Publisher and Wants to Revive Classic IP After more than two decades, video game publisher Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher returns with a focus on supporting independent studios and original IP, while reviving classics for a new generation. After more than two decades, Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher, originally founded in 1987, is By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Paintbucket Publishing The Darkest Files Launches on 25 March Paintbucket Games announces the release of its historical investigation and court game The Darkest Files. The spiritual successor to their Nazi resistance game Through The Darkest of Times will be released on 25 March 2025, initially for PC and Mac. The Darkest Files is a historical investigation and legal thriller By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Aesir Interactive Development Aesir Interactive Launches Kickstarter for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori Aesir Interactive has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori. The Munich-based company is hoping to raise at least €60,000 for the third instalment in the Windstorm series (Ostwind), although development of the title is already funded. Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is the third instalment By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Nintendo Business French Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Nintendo in File Hosting Case The French Supreme Court has confirmed that Dstorage SAS, the operator of the 1fichier.com website, is liable for failing to remove or block access to unauthorised copies of Nintendo games stored on the platform, despite Nintendo's requests to remove pirated content. The decision is final and puts By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Jagex Business Jon Bellamy Appointed as New CEO of Jagex Jagex (RuneScape) has announced the appointment of Jon Bellamy as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Phil Mansell, who has served as CEO since 2017. Mansell will remain with the company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. Jon Bellamy has been a member of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
