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)


Bytro and Dorado Games Become Twin Harbour Interactive
Dorado Games & Bytro Labs | Malta & Hamburg © Twin Harbour Interactive

Bytro and Dorado Games Become Twin Harbour Interactive

Hamburg-based Bytro Labs and Malta-based Dorado Games have merged to form Twin Harbour Interactive, a new international strategy game studio. Their popular strategy games are now united under the Supremacy brand. Dorado Games and Bytro Labs, two studios in the free-to-play strategy genre, announce a merger that combines their creative
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read
Straight4 & Giants: Project Motor Racing Hits the Track This Fall
Christian Ammann, CEO of Giants Software and Ian Bell, CEO of Straight4 Studios © Giants Software

Straight4 & Giants: Project Motor Racing Hits the Track This Fall

Straight4 Studios and publisher Giants Software will release Project Motor Racing on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this autumn. Built on the mod-friendly Giants Engine, the racing simulator promises a new benchmark in handling performance. Published by Giants Software and developed by Straight4 Studios (UK), Project Motor Racing
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read
Plaion Expands Distribution Deal With Blaze Entertainment
Andrew Byatt CEO Blaze Entertainment - Craig McNicol VP Plaion Partners © Blaze / Plaion

Plaion Expands Distribution Deal With Blaze Entertainment

The existing partnership between Plaion and Blaze Entertainment will be expanded. In the future, Plaion will take over the entire EMEA plus ANZ distribution. Plaion is expanding its distribution partnership with Blaze Entertainment, a leading name in retro gaming, particularly for Evercade. Under the terms of the expanded agreement, Plaion
By Marcel Kleffmann 1 min read
Levy Finn Rieck is German eFootball 2025 Champion
In the final, Levy Finn 'levyfinn' Rieck beat his team-mate Anders 'RBLZ_Vejrgang' Vejrgang 2-1. This completed the double for his club RB Leipzig, winning both the individual and club championships. © 2024/2025; Virtual Bundesliga; Grand Final - Sebastian Luecke; 2025 DFL

Levy Finn Rieck is German eFootball 2025 Champion

Levy Finn "rblz_Levyfinn" Rieck won the VBL Grand Final by WOW and is therefore this year's German eFootball Champion among individual players. After two days of tournament play, a penalty shoot-out and a final match against reigning world champion Anders "RBLZ_Vejrgang" Vejrgang,
By Marcel Kleffmann 1 min read
MediaMarktSaturn CEO to Become Federal Minister for Digitalisation and State Modernisation
Dr Karsten Wildberger, CEO of Ceconomy © Ceconomy

MediaMarktSaturn CEO to Become Federal Minister for Digitalisation and State Modernisation

Dr Karsten Wildberger, CEO of Ceconomy, is to become Minister for Digitalisation and State Modernisation. Thorsten Frei will head the Chancellery, Karin Prien will be Minister of Education and Katherina Reiche will be Minister of Economics. The CEO of Ceconomy AG, the company behind MediaMarkt, MediaWorld and Saturn, Dr Karsten
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read