Business External Costs Weigh on Jumpgate's Quarterly Results Jumpgate has presented its results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2025. The figures show a decline in revenue and an increase in losses, partly due to restructuring and external costs. CEO Harald Riegler believes Jumpgate is on the right track, thanks in part to Star Trek: Voyager. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Maximilian Knabe aka HandOfBlood as "President Knabe" with Elias Nerlich (from Left) | Picture by Eintrach Spandau People After Baller League Shutdown: Eintracht Spandau Moves to Icon League The esports organisation Eintracht Spandau, run by Instinct3 and JvM Nerd, has found a new home in small-field football. The team led by president Knabe, which was previously in the Baller league, is making a permanent move to the Icon League. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Robert Maroschik, Managing Director of MegaDev/Plitch Business G+ Plitch Is All About User Experience, Not Cheating In February, MegaDev, the company behind Plitch, moved into a new office. GamesMarkt spoke with Managing Director Robert Maroschik about the growth and future of MegaDev/Plitch, but also about what almost caused them to fail and why cheating in single-player games extends the product life cycle. By Stephan Steininger • 8 min read
Formular Legends from Microids will be released on 4 June. Centresoft will handle retail distribution in GSA under the agreement. Business Microids Relies on Centresoft for Distribution in Germany French publisher Microids and Centresoft have signed a distribution agreement for Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA). The deal applies to both the existing and future portfolios. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Picture by Kickstarter Business Kickstarter Establishes Partner Programme to Make it Easier For Creators to Find Support Kickstarter has announced the launch of a partner programme. Essentially, it is a database of trusted partners who help creators implement their campaigns. Interested partners can apply to join. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Products G+ Rainbow Six Enters Battle For The Mobile Shooter Market With Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Mobile, Ubisoft is bringing one of its top brands to the mobile games market, albeit with some delay. It is a strategic move that could ensure the long-term success of the IP, as many major shooter IPs have so far ignored or failed the mobile gaming market. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The experts, organisers and speakers from Pitch Level Up 2026 | Picture: gamecity Hamburg Business Pitch Level Up Proves Successful Again And Will Continue in 2027 A successful pitch often determines the future of a project. That's one of the reasons why Gamecity Hamburg is organising the 2026 edition of Pitch Level Up, which brought together over 80 developers, founders, students and experts. And one thing is already certain: it will continue in 2027. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Archive picture of gamescom 2025 | Picture by Koelnmesse GmbH, Harald Fleissner Business Early Bird Registration For Gamescom Exhibitors Ends Soon The discounted early bird prices for exhibitors at gamescom are only valid until tomorrow. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Felix Falk, Managing Director game – The German Games Industry Association | Picture: Dirk Mathesius German Games Industry Gives Government High Marks Early On The game association has published the initial results of its 2026 industry barometer. According to the barometer, the German games industry is satisfied with the first few months of the Merz government, which is likely due primarily to Minister Dorothee Bär. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown © gameXcite / Daedalic Entertainment / CBS Studios / Paramount Pictures Business Jumpgate: Star Trek: Voyager Exceed Sales Targets Upon Reaching First Sales Milestone Jumpgate, the parent company of development studio gameXcite, has also commented positively on the launch of Star Trek: Voyager. With over 100,000 units sold, the launch is ahead of schedule. This should also ease the situation for Jumpgate. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Picture: Pexels/Lukas Blazek/GamesMarkt Business G+ German Games Industry 2025 (2): Employees And Salary Development More companies, more revenue, but still many problems – the study presented by Goldmedia on behalf of game provides a detailed look at the German gaming market. GamesMarkt takes a deeper dive in a multi-part series of articles for subscribers. By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read
Picture: Pexels/Lukas Blazek/GamesMarkt Business G+ German Games Industry 2025 (1): Company Numbers, Marketsize and Revenues More companies, more revenue, but still many problems – the study presented last week by Goldmedia on behalf of game provides a detailed look at the German gaming market. GamesMarkt takes a deeper dive in a multi-part series of articles for subscribers. By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read
