Don't Nod Faces Financial Difficulties and Has Filed for Safeguard Proceedings

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

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

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

Events

SimRacing Expo Sees Record High of 29,580 Attendants

The 2026 SimRacing Expo was the biggest yet. The event in Frankfurt will return on 17-18 September 2027.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

G+ Game Music Makers: Edward Ray

He didn't only make the soundtrack to Rogue Ascent: VR by Nooner Bear Studio and Frenzy Extinction as well as pieces for Meat Shot by Tolga Ay, 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

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

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