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Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made

Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

Kickstarter Establishes Partner Programme to Make it Easier For Creators to Find Support

Kickstarter has announced the launch of a partner programme. Essentially, it is a database of trusted partners who help creators implement their campaigns. Interested partners can apply to join.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Pitch Level Up Proves Successful Again And Will Continue in 2027

A successful pitch often determines the future of a project. That's one of the reasons why Gamecity Hamburg is organising the 2026 edition of Pitch Level Up, which brought together over 80 developers, founders, students and experts. And one thing is already certain: it will continue in 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made

Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Products

First Games Funding of Zurich Movie Foundation Sees Massive Demand

For the Zurich Movie Foundation's first games funding round, more than five million francs were in demand. A total of 12 projects were picked for funding with over 625,000 CHF, among them Obleak, Lual, Kerzoven as well as Blindflug and Burning Lights for locations and events.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Abylight Studios Expands With New Studio in Argentina

Spanish studio Abylight expands its international presence with a new studio opening in Argentina. Abylight Buenos Aires will focus on developing for emerging platforms, thereby further diversifying and expanding the publisher's game catalogue.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Esports

VBL Club Championship Final to Be Held in Hamburg for the First Time

For the first time, the finals of the VBL Club Championship will take place in Hamburg on 7 and 8 March. The matches will be held at Xperion, where the players will compete in front of a live audience. Admission is free.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Natascha Grünpeter Heads New Digital Department in Bavaria

Bavarian Games Division Head Natascha Grünpeter is now the leader of a new Digital Bavaria department. Her new department encompasses five areas of digitalisation in the state, including games. The games division now officially supports esports as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Publishing

ByteRockers' Games Signs The Regreening from Positive Impact Games

Positive Impact Games and ByteRockers' Games have announced a partnership to release The Regreening. This soilpunk fairy tale is about restoring nature and creating a habitat inspired by folklore. It is the third game that ByteRockers' Games will launch as an indie publisher.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read