Excerpt from the study: 'Sexism, anti-feminism and queerphobia'. © Bertelsmann Stiftung Campus Bertelsmann Stiftung Study Explores the Democratic Potential of Gaming Communities "Gaming communities are anything but apolitical" is one of the findings of the Bertelsmann Stiftung's study, "Spielräume für Demokratie - Potenziale und Spannungsfelder im Gaming" (Room for Democracy: Potential and Areas of Tension in Gaming). In Germany, gaming is generally regarded as either an economic By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Sung Feng Wu, CEO of AGI and Christopher Flato, President of the ESBD © Alina Ehmann Business AGI Introduces Gaming Insurance and Becomes ESBD's Newest Partner Avata Gaming Insurance becomes an ESBD partner and announces the global launch of its gaming insurance at gamescom 2025. Avata Gaming Insurance (AGI) has announced the launch of what it claims is the world's first comprehensive gaming insurance policy. During gamescom, the policy was launched at the E- By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The winners and presenters of the Gaming ohne Grenzen Award 2025 (from left to right): Niklas Luginsland (content creator), Saskia Moes (Gaming ohne Grenzen), Dennis Winkens (Gaming ohne Grenzen), Stefan Wilhelm (Inclusive Gaming), Hanna Scheck (Paintbucket Games), Cenk Melzer (Paintbucket Games), Melanie Eilert (Gaming ohne Grenzen), Lilischote (streamer), Molly Moore (Rebellion), Michael Gurt (JFF – Institute for Media Education), Hollie Jones (Senior Community Manager, Atomfall), Lauren Radford (Nothing Without Us), John Tyrrell (Devolver Digital), Anni Pekie (jury member), Casey Kreer (jury member), Brandon Blacoe (ByoWave) © Martin Scherag Fotografie / congstar Business Winners of the "Gaming ohne Grenzen" Awards For the third time, the Gaming ohne Grenzen initiative and the mobile service provider congstar have honoured projects, personalities, and technologies that promote accessibility and inclusivity in gaming. The winners were announced at gamescom. The third Gaming ohne Grenzen (Gaming Without Borders) awards were presented at gamescom 2025. Stefanie Langer By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Pioneers of Pagonia © Envision Entertainment Products Pioneers of Pagonia Reveals Release Date Envision Entertainment will finish the Early Access phase of Pioneers of Pagonia this year, including the promised campaign. The medieval fantasy city builder Pioneers of Pagonia is set to launch on Steam for PC on 11 December 2025. Nearly two years after its Early Access launch, developer and publisher Envision By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Star Trek: Voyager: Across the Unknown © Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite Products GameXcite and Daedalic Revealed Star Trek: Voyager: Across the Unknown Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite put the fate of the U.S.S. Voyager in the hands of players. Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, which is currently in development for PC and consoles, was unveiled at gamescom 2025. Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite, two Hamburg-based publishers and developers, have announced By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Kalypso Media Products Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios Announce Tropico 7 Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios announced their latest and perhaps most important project at gamescom: Tropico 7 will be released in 2026 for PC and consoles. Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios unveil: Tropico 7 is set to launch in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X| By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Dawn of War IV © King Art Games, Deep Silver, Games Workshop Products Dawn of War IV Announced as a World Premiere at gamescom ONL This was one of the biggest announcements at ONL: Bremen-based developer King Art Games is developing the latest chapter in the successful Dawn of War PC series. Deep Silver is the publisher. Deep Silver (Plaion) and King Art Games officially unveiled Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV at By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Pink Breakfast at gamescom 2025 © Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Business The Rabbit 2025 With Teams From Germany, US, Spain and Ukraine The 15 participants in this year's edition of The Rabbit Indie Games Residency were announced today at the Pink Breakfast event during gamescom, organised by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and A MAZE. The one-month residency for independent video game developers will take place from 02 to 29 November By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
devcom becomes gamescom dev © Marcel Kleffmann Business devcom Becomes gamescom dev At the end of devcom 2025, the organisers announced that the event will be given a new name in future: gamescom dev. This will integrate the event into the gamescom brand family and strengthen its presence within the international industry. From October 2025 onwards, the devcom developer conference - Europe' By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Winners of the devcom award 2025 © devcom Business Winners of the devcom award 2025 Six winners were recognised for their creativity, innovation and outstanding design at the devcom award 2025 across six categories. Don Daglow was honoured as "Ambassador" of the games industry. The first day of the 2025 devcom developer conference ended on a high note with the premiere edition of By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Shenmue III © Yu Suzuki and Inin Games Products Yu Suzuki and Inin Games Announce Shenmue III Enhanced Game creator Yu Suzuki and German publisher Inin Games have announced Shenmue III Enhanced, an upgraded edition of the adventure game that stays true to its roots while incorporating modern improvements. Shenmue III Enhanced was unveiled at gamescom 2025 and will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender © Hooded Horse Business Hooded Horse Promotes Ashkan Namousi to Deputy CEO In recognition of the valuable service that Ashkan Namousi provides to Hooded Horse, and to better reflect his role within the company, the long-standing Chief Production Officer has been promoted to Deputy CEO. In addition to managing Hooded Horse's production efforts, Ashkan Namousi will play a vital By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
