Frosthaven © Snapshot Games, Arc Games Products Frosthaven Like Gloomhaven, the board game Frosthaven is being adapted for digital platforms. This time, however, it is being developed by Snapshot Games, led by X-COM creator Julian Gollop. Frosthaven by Isaac Childres (Cephalofair Games) ranks 22nd in the Board Game Geek rankings, while his previous game, Gloomhaven (2017), ranks By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Julia Pfiffer, Co-CEO of astragon Entertainment / Jakub Mikyska, CEO & Co-Founder at To-Go Games – part of GRIP Studios © Sabrina Weniger / Grip Studios Business astragon Enters Into Long-Term Development Partnership With to-Go Games (Grip Studios) A long-term development partnership has been announced between astragon Entertainment and To-Go Games, which is part of Grip Studios. The first game under this collaboration is Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator. Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator is the first game in a new partnership By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Sony Business Sony Has Sold 2.5 Million More PS5 Consoles and Raised Its Outlook Between April and June 2025, Sony Interactive Entertainment sold an additional 2.5 million PS5 consoles, bringing the total number of devices in circulation to over 80 million. The company has also raised its forecast due to the current strong trend of consumer engagement. Sony Interactive Entertainment has published its By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Giants Software Business Giants Software Is Arriving at gamescom With Audi and John Deere At gamescom 2025, Giants Software will once again be showcasing some impressive vehicles. In Hall 6, a huge tractor and a motorsport icon, presented in collaboration with Audi and John Deere, will be attracting attention. For gamescom 2025, Giants Software has adopted the motto "Farm big and race hard& By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Group photo of the Press Start scholarship recipients at the kick-off meeting © Klara Yoon Business First Press Start Games Playable at gamescom Seventeen Press Start Scholarship (start-up grant) recipients will be showcasing their games at gamescom. These can be found at the Press Start stand in the Indie Arena Booth, the Home of Indies, and the Business Area. Eight games developed by recipients of the Press Start Scholarship can be played By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Nintendo Business Nintendo Switch 2 Makes Its gamescom Debut With Plenty of Games Nintendo will be presenting the Switch 2 in style at gamescom 2025. The lineup of games includes Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and many more. Nintendo has unveiled its gamescom lineup, with the Nintendo Switch 2 unsurprisingly taking By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Constance / OKU © btf / ByteRockers' Games Business ByteRockers' Games and btf Show off Six Titles at gamescom A double pack from Berlin: ByteRockers' Games and btf will be presenting their games together at a shared booth in Cologne. Players will have the opportunity to try out the latest versions of Constance, Exovia and OKU, among others. Together with btf, ByteRockers' Games will present six games By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Abiotic Factor © Deep Field Games and Playstack Products Abiotic Factor Since its Early Access launch on 2 May 2024, Abiotic Factor has attracted 1.2 million players. The highly acclaimed game from Deep Field Games and Playstack has moved beyond Early Access and is available to play on PC, PS5 and Xbox. What makes this game stand out? How did By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Games From Spain Announces gamescom 2025 Lineup © Games From Spain Business Games From Spain Announces gamescom 2025 Lineup Spanning both the consumer and business areas, Games From Spain is set to attend gamescom 2025. This ICEX initiative will bring indie studios and horror games to Cologne. Games From Spain, an ICEX initiative that promotes Spanish video games on the global stage, has announced its gamescom lineup. The public By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Fata Deum © 42 Bits Entertainment and Aerosoft Products 42 Bits Entertainment and Aerosoft Are Set to Release Fata Deum in September Fata Deum, the god simulation game developed by 42 Bits Entertainment and published by Aerosoft, will launch on Early Access on 15 September 2025. From 15 September 2025 onwards, players in Fata Deum will be able to choose whether to rule with a gentle hand or to force their people By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Record revenue with mobile games in Germany © game - the German Games Industry Association Business Mobile Games Revenue Breaks the €3 Billion Mark in Germany in 2024 Sales revenue generated by mobile games has exceeded €3 billion for the first time in Germany, marking a 63% increase since 2019. According to game - the German Games Industry Association, 24.3 million Germans play mobile games. In 2024, the popularity of playing video games on smartphones and tablets reached By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Dead Take © Surgent Studios and Pocketpair Publishing Products Dead Take A game about the dark side of acting requires actors who can deliver, and Dead Take from Surgent Studios and Pocketpair Publishing hits the mark with Ben Starr and Neil Newbon, as well as numerous other high-profile guests. They are a perfect fit for this intense game. Dead Take By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
