Christiane Gäb, Director People & Culture: "After a long period in which unusually high salary increases were demanded in several areas, we are now back on an equal footing. Even if the sector were to experience a steep upturn from here, this would only have a delayed impact on recruitment." © InnoGames Business InnoGames Sees No Need to Adjust Its Salaries For Now InnoGames has presented the results of its latest annual salary analysis. According to the findings, the Hamburg-based company's salaries remain in the top third compared to other German games companies. Therefore, no adjustments are planned at this time. Since the initial publication of its salary bands, InnoGames has By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© AWS Development AWS Announces Game Streaming Solution Ahead of GDC With Amazon GameLift Streams, AWS presented a new solution for platform-independent game streaming ahead of GDC. AWS promises high performance with little to no modification of code. Bandai Namco, Jackbox, Ludeo, and Xsolla are already using the solution. The timing is deliberate. Just a few days before the international game By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Offline Entertainment Business Nexus Announces Band Line-Up for Its Combination of Convention and Festival In mid-July, the new Nexus – Nerd Rock Festival will take place in Leipzig. As an evolution of the Nexo – Nerd Expo, the event combines a convention with a rock festival, and its line-up has now been revealed. The festival will run from 11 to 13 July at the agra exhibition By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Felix Falk and Oliver Frese (from left) are happy with the new record numbers © game/Koelnmesse/archive pictures Business gamescom With a New Record Number of Registrations After Early-Bird Phase Following the early-bird phase, Koelnmesse and game have already recorded a 27% increase in registrations for gamescom compared to the same period in 2024. Numerous national pavilions have also been confirmed. With more than five months to go before gamescom kicks off in Cologne, the trade fair is already on By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Andreas Lange (left) and Hendrik Lesser © EFGAMP, rcp Business remote control productions Joins EFGAMP Munich-based games production company remote control productions (rcp) has joined the European Federation of Video Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP). This is not the first time Hendrik Lesser has demonstrated his commitment to video game culture. rcp’s motivation for joining EFGAMP is to strengthen pan-European efforts to By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Xsolla Publishing Xsolla Launches Publishing Suite and Announces Updates for Web Shop Xsolla is expanding its portfolio of direct-to-consumer tools with new features in its Xsolla Web Shop solution and the launch of its all-in-one Xsolla Publishing Suite. The Xsolla Publishing Suite is designed to help game developers and publishers build a direct-to-consumer business. As a modular solution, it can be used By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Two German hopefuls for the BAFTA Games Awards 2025: Harold Halibut from Slow Bros. is nominated, as is Melina Juergens, seen here at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2019 (DCP; German Computer Games Award), where she was involved as a juror and award presenter. © Franziska Krug/Getty Images for Quinke Networks/Slow Bros. Business Harold Halibut, Vampire Therapist and Melina Juergens Hoping for a BAFTA Award The BAFTA Games Awards jury has announced the shortlist for this year's competition. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Astro Bot, and Still Wakes the Deep are among the frontrunners, but two German studios also have reason to hope for a win. Additionally, Melina Juergens is nominated once By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read
The organisers have started the submission phase for the Indie Arena Booth, here you can see the IAB from 2024 © Rolf Otzipka Business Indie Arena Booth Plans Larger Booth and Calls for Submissions Indie games studios from around the world have until 9 April to apply for a paid space at this year’s Indie Arena Booth (IAB) at gamescom. Free spots are also available through partners such as Nintendo and Games for Democracy, as well as through national funding initiatives. One thing By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Xsolla Business Rewarded Content Solution Xsolla Offerwall Launched Xsolla has launched a new monetisation option with Xsolla Offerwall, a new form of incentivised advertising. The Offerwall is set to be rolled out globally but could pose challenges for games on Steam. Xsolla is promoting the new service as a dynamic solution that enhances game monetisation and player engagement. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Nikita Matsokin is Executive Director at My.games Venture Capital, short MGVC. © My.Games Business MGVC: Growth During Fundamental Market Changes My.games Venture Capital (MGVC) has adapted to the fundamental shifts in the mobile gaming landscape. In this interview, Nikita Matsokin explains why this allows games to be published without the need for studio investments. GamesMarkt: Could you introduce yourself and explain your role at My.games Venture Capital (MGVC) By Stephan Steininger • 8 min read
© Studio Fizbin Business Studio Fizbin Says Goodbye with Reignbreaker On LinkedIn, the award-winning German team Studio Fizbin has announced plans for winding down operations after the upcoming release of Reignbreaker on 18 March. The end is a consequence of Thunderful's decision to reduce internal development capacity. The content may be sad, but it is not sad words By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© tinyBuild Development tinyBuild Wants to Help Indie Developers The successful indie label tinyBuild is launching a new podcast series, How to Pitch Games, to share its expertise with aspiring developers. The company is known for hit titles such as Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, and Potion Craft. With multiple million-selling games under its belt, tinyBuild certainly knows what it’ By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
