© Swiss Game Hub Business Swiss Game Hub Starts 2025 With More Space and Strong Support From Zurich After five years, the non-profit organization Swiss Game Hub has moved into a new office. In addition to gaining more space, the developers are also working on a new mentorship program. Supporting each other, exchanging know-how, and networking in the then still young and small Swiss games industry—these were By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Dieter Marchsreiter and Mateusz Greloch (r.) © Marchsreiter Communications Business Mateusz Greloch Joins Marchsreiter Communications as BizDev Manager Dieter Marchsreiter is expanding his team for business development. In the future, Mateusz Greloch will be working alongside him to network, explore new business opportunities and represent Marchsreiter Communications at events. Mateusz Greloch joined the team of the Munich-based agency in January. The agency has been providing PR services to By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
In 2024, the devcom Developers Conference took place for the first time in the brand new Confex Congress Center at Koelnmesse as a prelude to gamescom © game events/devcom Business Devcom Developers Conference Launches Call for Speakers for 2025 game events GmbH is starting preparations for devcom Developers Conference 2025. From now until April 27, proposals for topics can be submitted. The devcom Developers Conference 2025 (#ddc2025) will take place this year from August 17 to 19 and, as usual, will open the gamescom week in Cologne. The actual By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
In addition to the cosplay competitions, there will also be an Indie Award this time © Alex Weingarten Business MAG-C Hosts Its First Indie Award Three weeks before its launch, MAG-C has unveiled further details of this year’s festival program. Alongside the new VTubing section, a competition in the Indie Games category will also be held for the first time. Contests are a key feature of the community event MAG-C. However, the organizers are By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© IMAGO / Wolfgang Maria Weber Business Müller Aims to Become a 'Serious Competitor in Online Retailing' The Müller retail group is repositioning its online shop with a technological overhaul, aiming not only to flexibly expand its digital offerings but also to roll them out across all international markets where Müller operates. The modernisation of the online store goes far beyond a visual relaunch. It is primarily By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The new Managing Director of Medienförderung RLP: Verena Schmidt © Medienförderung RLP Business Verena Schmidt Takes Over as Managing Director of Medienförderung RLP Since January 1, Verena Schmidt has been the new managing director of the Medienförderung RLP. Schmidt, who now leads the agency responsible for funding films and games in Rhineland-Palatinate, aims to enhance the industry’s visibility and strengthen its networks. Verena Schmidt begins her role with significant momentum and a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Children of the Sun, Oddada, and Closer to the Distance are among the nominations, Eigengrau among the Honorable Mentions (Games from left to right) © GM Business Three GSA Games Among IGF Nominees The jury has selected the nominees for this year's IGF Awards from almost 500 submissions. The German devs Oddada, Osmotic Studios and René Rother have reason to hope, but the favourites are others. Martin Mauersics from Austria made it into the honorable mentions. It remains to be seen By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
© IMAGO / Shotshop Business European Games Market: New Releases Lose Market Share According to a media report, sales of video and computer games in Europe grew by 1 percent in 2024, with a continued shift toward digital sales. However, the bad news for the market is that new games are contributing less to overall sales. These figures and more are reported by By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Screenshot Business Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 and Confirms 2025 Release Nintendo has officially introduced the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 and announced a series of experience events set to take place in Asia, Europe, and North America in April and May. Additional details about the console will be revealed during the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, scheduled for April By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© game Business game: Bavaria Outranks North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, and Hamburg In the latest game's Industry Barometer published by the game industry association, Bavaria has reclaimed the top spot, surpassing North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, and Hamburg as one of Germany’s leading gaming hubs. There was also a notable shift at the lower end of the rankings, with Hesse unexpectedly By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Flexion/King Publishing King Partners with Flexion for Simultaneous Release in Alternative App Stores The launch of Candy Crush Solitaire on February 6 is poised to be one of the most significant game releases of the year. For the first time, publisher King.com, in collaboration with Flexion, will launch the game simultaneously across five alternative app stores worldwide. This is not the first By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Paul Schempp, CEO Aonic, and Mega Fortuna co-founder Şeyhmus Ölker © Aonic Business Exmox in Hamburg Gains from Aonic's Mega Fortuna Investment Aonic is investing $10 million in Mega Fortuna, a company that operates a mobile gaming discovery and loyalty platform. Plans are also in place to collaborate with Hamburg-based Aonic subsidiary Exmox, which doubled its workforce in 2024. The gaming tech company Exmox had an exceptional year in 2024 and stands By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
