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Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution

Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business

Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza

Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Business

Hesse Plans Gamescom Booth, Reception with Minister and Continues ‘Making Games in Hessen’

The state of Hesse will once again be represented with its own stand in the business area in 2026. Companies from Hesse can apply until the end of March. Another ‘Making Games in Hessen’ event is also planned for April.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Paananen on an Industry Coasting, Innovation, and Supercell's Investments in Studios

In his annual ‘Ilkka's Long Text’, CEO Ilkka Paananen not only provided insight into Supercell's business development in 2025. He also addressed the challenges of a stagnating mobile market, shared lessons learned and promised further investments in external studios.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Business

Games at Hamburg City Hall: The Senator's Roundtable in 2026

At the beginning of 2026, Dr Carsten Brosda, the Senator for Culture and Media, met with representatives from Hamburg's games companies and Gamecity Hamburg to discuss the current state of the city's games industry.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Remedy Increases Revenue Ahead of an Important Year With Control Resonant

Remedy Entertainment increased revenue and EBITDA in the 2025 financial year through rising game sales and royalties. With the release of Control Resonant in 2026, the outlook is positive: "We have all the ingredients to make this a successful year for Remedy."

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

GDC German Pavilion with 13 Exhibitors, Marking Slight Decline

13 companies are exhibiting at the German Pavilion at this year's GDC, one less that last year and four less than in 2024. Prominent studio names are missing from the list this year as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

2025 Was Magic: The Gathering's Most Successful Financial Year Ever

In 2025, Magic: The Gathering has driven Hasbro profits like never before. The company however is still reporting a loss per share, because the consumer products and entertainment sectors are down.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read