How Challenging is Online Hate Crime Prevention? Pascal Wagner May 24, 2024 – 8 min read Share this post © IMAGO / Björn Trotzki Business Womenize! Announces NRW Chapter, Applications for Masterclass in Leipzig Open With a new event one day before German Developer Award (Deutscher Entwicklerpreis, DEP) 2026 in Cologne, Womenize! is expanding. Applications for the Masterclasses on 24 November at R42 in Leipzig are open now as well. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read In addition to gamescomLAN (archive image), Dennis Gehlen has established numerous other events and activities, which now also have a common umbrella organisation under TaKe’s Home (Picture: TaKeTV) Business GamescomLAN Co-organiser Puts the Spotlight On Its Holding Company TaKe's Home Through TaKe TV, Dennis Gehlen has launched a number of projects in recent years, not least gamescomLAN. In 2027, the focus is set to shift to the holding company TaKe’s Home, which also houses the agencies OG Collective and yellow house. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read GTA VI is not only making Take-Two Interactive dream, but also retailers and some free riders (Picture: Rockstar Games) Business How GTA VI Encourages Partners and Free-Riders to Perform Many are keen to capitalise on the release of GTA VI and are launching unusual campaigns to do so. In the US, Best Buy Gamers Beta is launching, whilst in Germany, the food retailer Edeka is listing the game. However, there are also some questionable offers, such as the one from Deblock. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Edward Ray was the Audio Lead on FIFA Heroes (All photos in this article: Ray) People G+ Game Music Makers: Edward Ray He didn't only make the soundtracks to Rogue Ascent: VR, Meat Shot and Frenzy Extinction, but was also Audio Lead on FIFA Heroes: We spoke to Edward Ray about structure in game music, spotting and his work. By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read Drill Keeper (c) ShoulderByte / Hooded Horse Products Drill Keeper Gears up for a Q3 2027 Launch Over two years have passed since the announcement that Hooded Horse would take over publishing Drill Keeper from ShoulderByte in Hamburg. The release window has now been set for late 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Gothic - A Shadow's Quest (c) THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic's Gothic - A Shadow's Quest Campaign Ends Friday The Gothic - A Shadow's Quest crowdfunding campaign by THQ Nordic has achieved all its stretch goals. Almost 3,000 backers have pledged more than €700,000. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Business Womenize! Announces NRW Chapter, Applications for Masterclass in Leipzig Open With a new event one day before German Developer Award (Deutscher Entwicklerpreis, DEP) 2026 in Cologne, Womenize! is expanding. Applications for the Masterclasses on 24 November at R42 in Leipzig are open now as well. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Campus FROG 2026 Shows Full Program With a full day focusing on the new on-site games exhibition including presentations and a strong international focus with contributions from China, the US and Türkiye, FROG 2026 seems as strong as never before. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read 2027 Qualifier Programme (c) EWC Esports EWC Is Opening Its Global Platform to More Organisers The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced its 2027 Qualifier Programme, which is designed to enable tournament organisers and local esports communities to run official qualifying competitions as part of the Road to EWC. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business Womenize! Announces NRW Chapter, Applications for Masterclass in Leipzig Open With a new event one day before German Developer Award (Deutscher Entwicklerpreis, DEP) 2026 in Cologne, Womenize! is expanding. Applications for the Masterclasses on 24 November at R42 in Leipzig are open now as well. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
In addition to gamescomLAN (archive image), Dennis Gehlen has established numerous other events and activities, which now also have a common umbrella organisation under TaKe’s Home (Picture: TaKeTV) Business GamescomLAN Co-organiser Puts the Spotlight On Its Holding Company TaKe's Home Through TaKe TV, Dennis Gehlen has launched a number of projects in recent years, not least gamescomLAN. In 2027, the focus is set to shift to the holding company TaKe’s Home, which also houses the agencies OG Collective and yellow house. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
GTA VI is not only making Take-Two Interactive dream, but also retailers and some free riders (Picture: Rockstar Games) Business How GTA VI Encourages Partners and Free-Riders to Perform Many are keen to capitalise on the release of GTA VI and are launching unusual campaigns to do so. In the US, Best Buy Gamers Beta is launching, whilst in Germany, the food retailer Edeka is listing the game. However, there are also some questionable offers, such as the one from Deblock. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Edward Ray was the Audio Lead on FIFA Heroes (All photos in this article: Ray) People G+ Game Music Makers: Edward Ray He didn't only make the soundtracks to Rogue Ascent: VR, Meat Shot and Frenzy Extinction, but was also Audio Lead on FIFA Heroes: We spoke to Edward Ray about structure in game music, spotting and his work. By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read
Drill Keeper (c) ShoulderByte / Hooded Horse Products Drill Keeper Gears up for a Q3 2027 Launch Over two years have passed since the announcement that Hooded Horse would take over publishing Drill Keeper from ShoulderByte in Hamburg. The release window has now been set for late 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Gothic - A Shadow's Quest (c) THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic's Gothic - A Shadow's Quest Campaign Ends Friday The Gothic - A Shadow's Quest crowdfunding campaign by THQ Nordic has achieved all its stretch goals. Almost 3,000 backers have pledged more than €700,000. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Womenize! Announces NRW Chapter, Applications for Masterclass in Leipzig Open With a new event one day before German Developer Award (Deutscher Entwicklerpreis, DEP) 2026 in Cologne, Womenize! is expanding. Applications for the Masterclasses on 24 November at R42 in Leipzig are open now as well. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Campus FROG 2026 Shows Full Program With a full day focusing on the new on-site games exhibition including presentations and a strong international focus with contributions from China, the US and Türkiye, FROG 2026 seems as strong as never before. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
2027 Qualifier Programme (c) EWC Esports EWC Is Opening Its Global Platform to More Organisers The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced its 2027 Qualifier Programme, which is designed to enable tournament organisers and local esports communities to run official qualifying competitions as part of the Road to EWC. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
