Team members of Voya Games © Picture: Voya Games Business Voya Games Raises $5 Million to Launch Craft World Berlin-based studio Voya Games has raised a total of $5 million in its latest round of financing. The money will help launch and grow the blockchain game Craft World, which is currently in the testing phase. The aim is to build a token-based ecosystem in which games are connected through By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Christian Witte and Swordfish Founder and CEO Ariane Poschner © Swordfirsch People Christian Witte Joins Swordfish PR Team The Munich-based PR agency Swordfish is continuing to expand its gaming team. The latest addition is Christian Witte, who will be taking on the role of PR Manager. Christian Witte is moving from Recaro Gaming to Swordfish, where he has spent the last few years as Communications Manager responsible for By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Two of Warner Bros.' most successful physical game releases in recent years: Mortal Kombat 1 and Hogwarts Legacy. © Warner Products Warner Bros. Expands Partnership With Plaion With Italy, Plaion is taking over the management of retail customers for Warner Bros. in another European market as a distribution partner. The agreement also applies to the back catalogue. In addition to its own publishing activities throughout Europe and beyond, Plaion acts as a distributor for numerous well-known partners. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Entrance of gamescom 2024 © Koelnmesse GmbH/Marvin Ruppert Business Koelnmesse and Game Name OMG Fuse as Social Media Agency for Gamescom OMG Fuse, part of the Omnicom Media Group, is the new social media agency for gamescom. It will be promoting the brand on Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube and Discord throughout the year. The takeover of gamescom's social media channels by OMG Fuse, the Omnicon Media Group subsidiary specialising By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Film- und Medienstiftung NRW Business NRW Seeks Playable Prototypes for Gaming Area at B2B gamescom Booth For its Welcome to NRW booth in the business area of gamescom, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is looking for studios interested in showcasing a playable prototype at what is otherwise a business-focused stand. This opportunity is for a one-day appearance only and does not constitute a full exhibitor presence By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Super Crowd Entertainment Business Polaris Convention Partners with Japan Festival To bridge the wait until the next Polaris, the Hamburg-based community event is partnering with the Japan Festival on 25 May in Hamburg. The organisers hope to strengthen their connection with the community. Last year, Polaris attracted 40,000 visitors, making the festival for content creators, gaming, and Japanese pop By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Ryan Brown, Head of Publishing at Lost In Cult © Lost in Cult Business Lost in Cult Enters Physical Video Game Publishing As a counterpoint to the increasingly digital marketing of games, British creatives Lost in Cult will release three video games in physical format for the first time. Further releases are planned, primarily aimed at collectors, under a curated label. It's uncertain when the products will reach stores in By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Matthias Remmert, Senior VP Priduct, TV & Media Productions at Freaks 4U, and Tim Endres, Director of gamescom (from left to right) © Freaks 4U, Koelnmesse Business LoL Prime League Finals Will be Held at Gamescom 2025 gamescom is getting another esports highlight. In addition to the Pro Arena, Freaks 4U will also be rocking the Main Stage in Hall 1 on 24 August with the final of the Techniker Prime League, the highest League of Legends league in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The qualifying matches for By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, both CEO of astragon © astragon Business Independent Arts Software Becomes Astragon Development astragon has announced the visible integration of its studio subsidiary Independent Arts Software. The Hamm-based developer will operate as astragon Development in future. Founder and Managing Director Holger Kuchling is gradually stepping down, and formal management has already been handed over. With the name Independent Arts Software, one of Germany& By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Curve Games also publishes games from GSA, such as the well-known Dungeons of Hinterberg by Austrian developer Microbird. © Microbird Business Nazara Technologies Continues to Expand and Acquires Curve Games Indian gaming company Nazara continues to grow and has now acquired Curve Games, an established digital publisher from the UK and partner of Austrian studio Microbird, among others. Nazara is the parent company of esports company Nodwin, which acquired Freaks 4U in 2024. According to LinkedIn posts confirming the deal By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© GamesBW Business MFG Launches New Healthcare Games Initiative Including Funding Under the banner GiG – Games & Gamification im Gesundheitswesen (games and gamification in healthcare), MFG Baden-Württemberg has launched a new initiative in collaboration with Biopro, the state agency for the healthcare industry. The initiative includes networking opportunities, knowledge exchange formats, and prototype funding. The GiG initiative aims to bring together By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Some of the winners, nominees and organizers of A Maze. Berlin Awards 2025 © Jens Keiner/A Maze. Berlin Events Winners of the A Maze. Berlin Awards Announced It is the highlight of the A Maze. Festival, and the 14th edition of the event is no exception: the winners of this year's A Maze. Berlin Awards were announced at a festive ceremony. It was a large and outstanding field: a total of 364 entries from 72 By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
