Discord Co-founder Jason Citron, here at a Senate Community in January 2024, will hand over the duties as CEO to Humam Sakhnini end of April © IMAGO / Cover-Images People Humam Sakhnini Succeeds Jason Citron as CEO of Discord Discord co-founder Jason Citron will hand over responsibility as CEO of the company to Humam Sakhnini in April. Citron will continue to support Discord as an advisor and board member. It is surprising news of an extremely short-notice change at the top of the company: Discord has announced in a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Stephan Hutchins, Product Director Hunt: Showdown at Crytek © Steven Hurchins People Crytek Hires Stephen Hutchins as Product Director for Hunt: Showdown Hunt: Showdown has been a huge hit for top German studio Crytek for years. To keep it that way, the Frankfurt-based company has brought Stephen Hutchins, an experienced manager, on board as Product Director. Steven Hutchins announced his move to Crytek on LinkedIn. The Frankfurt-based studio has hired Hutchins as By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Jens Lauritzson, CEO of Flexion © Flexion Business Flexion: 9.3% Increase in Revenues Through Alternative App Stores Flexion Games has provided more precise figures on how much additional revenue the Android games marketed by Flexion in alternative app stores generate. According to Flexion, the market already moved beyond the era when Google and Apple controlled everything. Flexion generated £76.5 million in revenue in 2024. That is By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© MBB Business Games Ground and A Maze Co-Curate the On Screen Special for re:publica On 27 May, the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg (MBB) will launch On Screen, a cross-media programme special for re:publica. The contributions will be curated by MBB-funded events, including A Maze and Games Ground. From 26 to 28 May, the digital industry will gather in Berlin for re:publica, the festival for By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Unity Blog Image Business Unity Launches Call for Proposals for Unite25 This year’s European edition of Unite will take place in Barcelona on 19 and 20 November. Suggestions can be submitted from now until early June. As is customary, speakers at Unite 2025 will receive a complimentary pass to the conference. However, travel and accommodation costs must be covered by By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Gina Joseph will lead GamesBeat as CEO. Dean Takahashi will be responsible as Editorial Director © GamesBeat People Gina Joseph and Dean Takahashi Lead GamesBeat After Spin-Out After many years as part of VentureBeat, GamesBeat is starting a new chapter as a standalone, independent brand. Gina Joseph will take over as CEO, with Dean Takahashi becoming Editorial Director. Even as part of VentureBeat, GamesBeat was clearly recognisable as a separate sub-magazine dedicated to the gaming industry. Now, By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Lotum, based in Bad Naunheim, Hesse, is celebrating a special milestone: since its foundation, the studio's games have been downloaded more than a billion times. © Lotum media Business Billion-Download Success for Hessian Mobile Games Developer Lotum At the beginning of April, games developed by Lotum media, based in Bad Nauheim, Hesse, surpassed the milestone of one billion downloads. Alongside the continued development of its established franchises, the company is increasingly focusing on new ideas and platforms. It’s a remarkable achievement, one that few studios in By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Head of Department Stephanie Kleist (SAE Institute Nuremberg) and scholarship holder Isabella Janzen © SAE Institute Campus SAE Awards 'Heart of Art' Scholarships to Three Aspiring Game Artists To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its gaming education programme, the SAE Institute has awarded three scholarships to emerging game artists. Following a competitive application process, Melanie Amon-Schwarz, Elias Beisel, and Isabella Janzen have been named as this year’s scholarship recipients. Since 2004, the SAE Institute has been training By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Roblox Business Roblox Introduces Regional Pricing for In-Experience Items Roblox has launched Regional Pricing, the latest tool aimed at reinforcing its position as a truly global gaming platform. Yet while this may offer clear advantages, it could also open the door to new challenges. It’s no secret that purchasing power varies significantly between countries, making pricing a complex By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Riot Games hired Hoby Darling as new president © Riot Games Website People Riot Games Appoints Hoby Darling as President Riot Games has introduced a new president, Hoby Darling, who has experience in both gaming and sports. In his new role, Darling will be tasked with inspiring teams to reach new levels of excellence. According to Riot, Darling’s mission is to make the company “the best place to make By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The Esports World Cup in Riyadh begins and ends with a big fireworks display (archive image from 2024). © Esports World Cup Federation Business Esports World Cup Federation Unveils Timeline, Schedule, Lineup for EWC 2025 The organisers of the Esports World Cup 2025 have revealed new details about this year’s landmark event. Around 2,000 players from 200 clubs, representing over 100 countries, will compete across 24 games, with an impressive total prize pool of $70 million. The EMC Club Champion will receive $7 By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Tobias Gadow Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany as Key Account Manager © Bandai Namco Games People Tobias Gadow Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment as Key Account Manager Tobias Gadow has joined the German sales team at Bandai Namco Entertainment, led by Christian Vogel, bringing his experience as a Key Account Manager to the role. Gadow previously worked for companies including Electronic Arts. As Key Account Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany, Gadow is responsible for developing and By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
