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Business

Warhammer Classics: SNEG on the Re-Release of Old, Nearly Forgotten Games

Just a few days ago, numerous classic Warhammer games were released, with seven making their debut on Steam and 12 returning to the digital storefront. We spoke to publisher SNEG about the challenges involved in re-releasing these classics, and about the retro gaming market.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read

Business

Urban Games: How the Saviours of Transport Simulations Became Tycoons Themselves

From indie to AAA, we regularly profile a different studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Urban Games from Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

gamescom

TaKeTV Brings Back 'gamescom across industries' Side Event to Cologne

First launched in 2025, the side event “gamescom across industries” will take place again on Thursday during gamescom. The event, which is specifically aimed at non-gaming brands, is organised by gamescom organiser TaKeTV.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

PandaBee Studios: "Mining is One of the Best Mechanics for Games"

At yesterday's Second Wind Showcase, PandaBee from Leipzig revealed their mining game Beards Go Underground, a potential deckbuilding smash hit from Germany. We talked to studio co-founder Julien Schillinger about the game idea, making mining feel smooth, and deckbuilding inspirations.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Products

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sets Sail in July

In July, players will be able to raise the black flag as Ubisoft prepares to launch the remake, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Built from the ground up using the latest Anvil engine, the game will offer enhanced gameplay and additional content.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Warhammer Classics: SNEG on the Re-Release of Old, Nearly Forgotten Games

Just a few days ago, numerous classic Warhammer games were released, with seven making their debut on Steam and 12 returning to the digital storefront. We spoke to publisher SNEG about the challenges involved in re-releasing these classics, and about the retro gaming market.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read

Tabletop

Magic: The Gathering -Secrets of Strixhaven

Secrets of Strixhaven might only deliver five Archetypes for its Limited environment, but these pack a punch. The set boasts much stronger Draft and Sealed possibilities than TMNT or Lorwyn Eclipsed before.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Products

Exclusive Gameplay Preview: Beards Go Underground

We played an exclusive gameplay preview of Beards Go Underground, the upcoming mining deckbuilder by PandaBee Studios, and were absolutely enamored by what could well become the internet's next card-based digging obsession.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Esports

Germany Announces Its National Coaching Staff for the Esports Nations Cup 2026

A team of experienced coaches will oversee the athletes' training in Germany. The coaches have a track record of national success and international experience in leagues and world championships, and have been tasked with preparing the team for the first Esports Nations Cup.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read