© Epic Games Development Epic Games Makes Game Animation Sample Project Available for Free Epic Games is now offering a database of over 500 animations for free download as part of the Game Animation Sample Project. Indie developers can use them for their games. According to Epic Games, it is a suitable sandbox for developers working on triple-A productions, a starting point for pre-production By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Epic Games Business Metallica to Perform Across the Fortnite Franchise Metallica will not only headline the new, 4th season of the Fortnite Festival, but will also become the first band to headline the other Fortnite experiences. Since Epic Games expanded its blockbuster battle royale game 'Fortnite' with spin-offs such as a racing game (Fortnite Rocket Racing), a creative By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© From Software/Bandai Namco Publishing Elden Ring Reaches 25 Million Units Sold Ahead of Add-on Release With just two weeks to go before the release of the major expansion, Shadows of the Erdtree, Elden Ring has apparently passed the 25 million units sold mark. The release of the expansion Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree on 21 June 2024 is expected to give the blockbuster a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The participants of the 1. Deutschen Fachtagung für Gamedidaktik 2024 (1st German Conference on Game Didactics 2024) © h_da/fbmd Campus German Game Didactics Conference to be Continued 50 participants from 30 different universities and educational institutions from all over Germany came to the 1. Deutschen Fachtagung für Gamedidaktik 2024 (1st German Conference on Game Didactics 2024). For the organisers, it was a success that encourages them to continue. The 1. Deutschen Fachtagung für Gamedidaktik 2024 (1st German By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© GamesMarkt/EA/Nintendo Publishing German Games Charts: The Big Reunion Two newcomers and ten reentries dominate the German games charts in May. But they also show that new releases are few and far between, with long-running hits dominating the market. The success of Amazon Prime's Fallout series could not keep the game at the top of the charts By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two , Randy Pitchford, founder and CEO of Gearbox Entertainment, and Lars Wingefors, co-founder and CEO of Embracer (from left to right). © GamesMarkt Business Update: Embracer Closes Gearbox Divestment At the end of March, Embracer and Take Two Interactive announced the sale of Gearbox, including selected studios and IPs, for $460 million. Now all conditions for the deal have been fulfilled. It was only at the end of March that Embracer announced the sale of its subsidiary Gearbox, including By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Not only for smartphones, but also for desktop PCs, keyboards, mice and TV sets, one third of Germans or more pay attention to the gaming properties of the hardware before buying. This was announced by the German games association game with the help of a graphic (in German). © game Business Gaming Features Important for CE Purchase Decisions One third of all Germans look at whether a device is suitable for gaming when buying consumer electronics hardware. This is the result of a survey conducted by the German games industry association game in cooperation with YouGov Germany. Gaming capabilities have a great influence on the decision to buy By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The trophy for the "Kracher der Saison" © Uni eSports/Uniliga Esports Uniliga Extends Partnerships With hanuta and Weiße Ring The Uniliga remains true to its credo of long-term partnerships and has extended its cooperation with the Ferrero brand hanuta. This is not the only partnership that has been extended in recent weeks. The cooperation with hanuta Riegel will be extended for another year, taking it into its fourth year. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Christoph Kern (left) and Dr. Fabian Mehring © Martina Bogdahn/Fabian Frühwirth/BFV, StMD Esports Bavaria to Fund BFV Football Esports Tournament with 450,000 Euro Shortly before the start of the UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany, the Bavarian Ministry for Digital Affairs is also supporting an esports tournament planned by the Bavarian Football Association. In addition to the tournament, a roadshow is planned that will also focus on esports and gaming in traditional sports clubs. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© GM Publishing Wholesome Direct Featured Four Games From GSA Nearly 80 games were featured in this year's Wholesome Direct Showcase. Neoludic, Tiny Roar/Daedalic and Microbirds all had longer slots. It is one of the showcases for indie games from around the world. The Wholesome Direct Showcase was also part of the Summer Game Fest, alongside presentations By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Esports Awards Esports Esports Awards and Esports World Cup Foundation Announce Partnership The Esports Awards and the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) have entered a three-year partnership, bringing the esports awards ceremony to Riyadh during the Esports World Cup. The 2024 Esports Awards will be hosted on August 24 in Riyadh, featuring a gala that honors the best in esports worldwide. The By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Opening of Womenize! 2024 © Susanne Müller Business Womenize! to return after successful comeback After a five-year break, Womenize! celebrated a successful comeback as a face-to-face event. 150 attendees came to Berlin, 1500 watched the stream on Twitch. Even if Womenize! has not yet reached its pre-pandemic size, the fact that 150 people showed up at the Institut Français in Berlin in such a By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
