How the Journey From Typhoon Studios to Raccoon Logic Came to Be Marcel Kleffmann February 12, 2025 – 3 min read Share this post Pretty wild: How Typhoon Studios ultimately became Raccoon Logic and why © Raccoon Logic HandyGames becomes THQ Nordic Mobile © THQ Nordic Mobile Business HandyGames Becomes THQ Nordic Mobile HandyGames has announced its transition to THQ Nordic Mobile. As part of this change, the publisher will operate under the THQ Nordic brand, focusing on bringing premium PC and console titles to mobile audiences. The company's internal dev team in Giebelstadt will continue its operations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Business The $55 Billion Paradigm Shift: How PIF's Record EA Buyout Redefines Soft Power, Capital Allocation, and AAA Publishing In his latest ‘Zoran’s Update’, experiences industry manager and marketeer Zoran Roso examines the implications of the Electronic Arts takeover and how the deal could rewrite the rules of AAA publishing. By Zoran Roso • 5 min read Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity © Daedalic Entertainment Business Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity and August Showcase Daedalic Entertainment has unveiled its new visual identity and announced that its "Daedalic Days - Late at Night" showcase will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube on 13 August. The showcase will feature sneak peeks of new titles from independent development teams. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Bernhard Grieb, Stephanie Wüst und Charlie Müller (from Left to Right; Picture by Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt) Frankfurt Expands Startup Funding Program and Relocates Games Hub Frankfurt is gradually improving the conditions for startups, including those in the gaming industry. At the turn of the year, the city will close the existing startup center, which also housed the 2025 Games Hub Frankfurt. It will move to the Futury Startup Space. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read (Background: Kampus Production) gamescom gamescom Tips: Surviving Cologne's Summer Heat August is hot in Cologne. The gamescom week can be quite a strain if you are not used to the climate here. To make your stay a bit cooler and a lot safer, we have collected tips against the heat that will help you keep hydrated and functional during your time at gamescom. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Full house is expected on all gamescom days - not just Wednesday (gamescom) gamescom Update: Wildcard Tickets and Saturday for gamescom 2026 all Sold Out Wildcard tickets for gamescom's Wednesday have been sold out, says the fair. The Saturday is also at capacity now, but more tickets for Opening Night Live have been made available. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Beyerdynamic X Indie Arena Booth © Beyerdynamic & IAB gamescom Beyerdynamic Is Teaming up With Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026 The German audio specialist beyerdynamic, based in Heilbronn, teamed up with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026. The long-standing company, which has recently expanded its gaming initiatives, is equipping indie developers with headsets. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Wyrm Saga is developed by Borb Games gamescom Artex Brings Wyrm Saga and American Cooking Simulator to Gamescom Artex, a German indie publisher founded a year ago, is traveling to Cologne with two of its seven signed teams. There, Artex will present American Cooking Simulator, which is scheduled for release in October. Developer Borb Games will also showcase Wyrm Saga. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Events Game Dev Days Graz 2026 Take Place 10-11 October 2026 The Game Dev Days at Technical University Graz will take place on 10 and 11 October 2026 this year. Submissions are open for speakers and exhibitors now. By Pascal Wagner •
HandyGames becomes THQ Nordic Mobile © THQ Nordic Mobile Business HandyGames Becomes THQ Nordic Mobile HandyGames has announced its transition to THQ Nordic Mobile. As part of this change, the publisher will operate under the THQ Nordic brand, focusing on bringing premium PC and console titles to mobile audiences. The company's internal dev team in Giebelstadt will continue its operations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business The $55 Billion Paradigm Shift: How PIF's Record EA Buyout Redefines Soft Power, Capital Allocation, and AAA Publishing In his latest ‘Zoran’s Update’, experiences industry manager and marketeer Zoran Roso examines the implications of the Electronic Arts takeover and how the deal could rewrite the rules of AAA publishing. By Zoran Roso • 5 min read
Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity © Daedalic Entertainment Business Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity and August Showcase Daedalic Entertainment has unveiled its new visual identity and announced that its "Daedalic Days - Late at Night" showcase will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube on 13 August. The showcase will feature sneak peeks of new titles from independent development teams. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Bernhard Grieb, Stephanie Wüst und Charlie Müller (from Left to Right; Picture by Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt) Frankfurt Expands Startup Funding Program and Relocates Games Hub Frankfurt is gradually improving the conditions for startups, including those in the gaming industry. At the turn of the year, the city will close the existing startup center, which also housed the 2025 Games Hub Frankfurt. It will move to the Futury Startup Space. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
(Background: Kampus Production) gamescom gamescom Tips: Surviving Cologne's Summer Heat August is hot in Cologne. The gamescom week can be quite a strain if you are not used to the climate here. To make your stay a bit cooler and a lot safer, we have collected tips against the heat that will help you keep hydrated and functional during your time at gamescom. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Full house is expected on all gamescom days - not just Wednesday (gamescom) gamescom Update: Wildcard Tickets and Saturday for gamescom 2026 all Sold Out Wildcard tickets for gamescom's Wednesday have been sold out, says the fair. The Saturday is also at capacity now, but more tickets for Opening Night Live have been made available. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Beyerdynamic X Indie Arena Booth © Beyerdynamic & IAB gamescom Beyerdynamic Is Teaming up With Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026 The German audio specialist beyerdynamic, based in Heilbronn, teamed up with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026. The long-standing company, which has recently expanded its gaming initiatives, is equipping indie developers with headsets. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Wyrm Saga is developed by Borb Games gamescom Artex Brings Wyrm Saga and American Cooking Simulator to Gamescom Artex, a German indie publisher founded a year ago, is traveling to Cologne with two of its seven signed teams. There, Artex will present American Cooking Simulator, which is scheduled for release in October. Developer Borb Games will also showcase Wyrm Saga. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Events Game Dev Days Graz 2026 Take Place 10-11 October 2026 The Game Dev Days at Technical University Graz will take place on 10 and 11 October 2026 this year. Submissions are open for speakers and exhibitors now. By Pascal Wagner •
