Discord and Techleap Launch Scale-up Programme for Dutch Gaming Founders

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Limbic Entertainment and Yaga Studio

Both Limbic Entertainment and Yaga Studio have received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Tarock Interactive und Blue Backpack

Two studios have received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. This time, the two Berlin-based studios Tarock Interactive and Blue Backpack are being supported.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Funding

Esports Academy Berlin Enters Its Second Round

For the second year running, the State of Berlin and the esports player foundation are jointly supporting young talent on their journey to becoming professional esports players, with up to 25 places available this year. The programme also has a new name.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

People

IGDA Welcomes Natasha Skult, Christopher Hamilton and Mark Stanley as Board Directors

The IGDA held its regular election to appoint three new board members. Natasha Skult, Christopher Hamilton and Mark Stanley will replace Zak Whaley, Nazih Fares and Valentina Birke, who have concluded their terms.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

GIC Sees Summer Edition as Part of Its Brand Expansion

With just a few weeks to go before GIC Sprint in Katowice, the organisers have revealed further details. In terms of concept, the Summer Edition of Poland’s largest B2B developer conference is modelled on the main event, albeit with some differences in the details.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

No Game City Vienna in 2026, New Dual Concept in 2027

Europe's second-biggest pure gaming convention Game City Vienna will not take place in 2026. Instead, event agency Mice & Men is working on a new concept for 2027: A localised Game City in one place, and several decentralised Game Days around it.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Awards

Two German Studios Nominated for Digital Vikings Awards

The shortlist for the Digital Vikings Awards, presented as part of Devgamm Gdansk, has been announced. Among the 12 nominated games across the four product categories are two titles from Germany. All Devgamm Gdansk participating studios are in the running for Studio of the Year.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

G+ Pontus Rundqvist, Raw Fury: In Indie Publishing, Pick Your Lane!

Pontus Rundqvist, Senior Brand Manager at Raw Fury, says indie publishers can be great if they know what their vision is, storefronts can do more for self-publishing indies and indie publishers, and has thoughts about a 'European' games industry. We interviewed him at Nordic Game 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Business

Early Access Horses, Community Building, and Self-Publishing - An Interview With Aesir

The Early Access launch of The Legend of Khiimori was a huge success for Aesir Interactive. We spoke to the two managing directors, Andreas Sirch and Wolfgang Emmer, about establishing a long-term community for a game, venturing into publishing and developing realistic horse games.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read