Update: Sandra Friedrichs: Dialog über positive und negative Seiten des Gamings anregen Stephan Steininger February 10, 2023 – 6 min read Share this post Sandra Friedrichs ist Halbfinalistin bei Miss Germany 2022/2023 und arbeitete in der Gamesbranche unter anderem für Daedalic Entertainment und bis Ende 2022 für Acer © Friedrichs/Miss Germany Studios Tim Schmitz, CEO of astragon Entertainment GmbH / Seafarer: The Ship Sim © Sabrina Weniger / astragon Business Astragon Development Closed as Part of a Strategic Realignment As part of a strategic realignment, astragon Entertainment GmbH, part of everplay group, has decided to close its subsidiary, astragon Development GmbH. Astragon had acquired the studio, formerly known as Independent Arts, in 2023. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read (Screenshot of Poki) Business The Browser Strikes Back: Why Web-Based Gaming Becomes Industry’s Highest-Margin Hedge In his latest update, industry expert Zoran Roso analyses how browser-based gaming has evolved from a post-Flash indie novelty into a multi-billion-dollar, high-margin hedge for studios looking to bypass walled-garden platform taxes and steep download friction. By Zoran Roso • 4 min read PUBG Battlegrounds © Krafton Business PUBG Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix Krafton has announced that a live-action series based on PUBG will be produced by Netflix. Donald Glover will direct, write the screenplay and serve as executive producer, as well as taking on the lead role. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Thalita Malagò, Director General of IIDEA (Picture IIDEA) Politics IIDEA Takes a Stand in Italy on PEGI and USK At a hearing of the Senate’s 14th Standing Committee on EU Policies on the EU Kids Act, Italy’s IIDEA emphasised the industry’s support for and commitment to the protection of minors, whilst also highlighting the importance of measures being proportionate and tailored to the industry. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Tim Schmitz, CEO of astragon Entertainment GmbH / Seafarer: The Ship Sim © Sabrina Weniger / astragon Business Astragon Development Closed as Part of a Strategic Realignment As part of a strategic realignment, astragon Entertainment GmbH, part of everplay group, has decided to close its subsidiary, astragon Development GmbH. Astragon had acquired the studio, formerly known as Independent Arts, in 2023. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Petit Planet © HoYoverse / Cognosphere Products Petit Planet Launches in December and on Switch 2 in 2027 HoYoverse's cozy galactic life simulator is set to be released on PC, iOS and Android later this year. In 2027, it will compete with Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch 2. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction © Gilded Rune Games, Yogscast Games Products Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is a detective and logic puzzle game that transforms the familiar concept of social deduction games, such as Werewolf, Town of Salem and Blood on the Clocktower, into a roguelite single-player experience. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Stupid Never Dies © Gptrack50 Products Stupid Never Dies The premise of Stupid Never Dies, the first game from Gptrack50, is a weak zombie fighting for his frozen true love against the King of Monsters. It's a completely bonkers, offbeat action-adventure game. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read Jobs Marketing Creative Artist Snowprint Studios; Berlin, Germany By GamesMarket Job Agent • 3 min read
Tim Schmitz, CEO of astragon Entertainment GmbH / Seafarer: The Ship Sim © Sabrina Weniger / astragon Business Astragon Development Closed as Part of a Strategic Realignment As part of a strategic realignment, astragon Entertainment GmbH, part of everplay group, has decided to close its subsidiary, astragon Development GmbH. Astragon had acquired the studio, formerly known as Independent Arts, in 2023. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
(Screenshot of Poki) Business The Browser Strikes Back: Why Web-Based Gaming Becomes Industry’s Highest-Margin Hedge In his latest update, industry expert Zoran Roso analyses how browser-based gaming has evolved from a post-Flash indie novelty into a multi-billion-dollar, high-margin hedge for studios looking to bypass walled-garden platform taxes and steep download friction. By Zoran Roso • 4 min read
PUBG Battlegrounds © Krafton Business PUBG Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix Krafton has announced that a live-action series based on PUBG will be produced by Netflix. Donald Glover will direct, write the screenplay and serve as executive producer, as well as taking on the lead role. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
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Tim Schmitz, CEO of astragon Entertainment GmbH / Seafarer: The Ship Sim © Sabrina Weniger / astragon Business Astragon Development Closed as Part of a Strategic Realignment As part of a strategic realignment, astragon Entertainment GmbH, part of everplay group, has decided to close its subsidiary, astragon Development GmbH. Astragon had acquired the studio, formerly known as Independent Arts, in 2023. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Petit Planet © HoYoverse / Cognosphere Products Petit Planet Launches in December and on Switch 2 in 2027 HoYoverse's cozy galactic life simulator is set to be released on PC, iOS and Android later this year. In 2027, it will compete with Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch 2. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction © Gilded Rune Games, Yogscast Games Products Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction is a detective and logic puzzle game that transforms the familiar concept of social deduction games, such as Werewolf, Town of Salem and Blood on the Clocktower, into a roguelite single-player experience. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Stupid Never Dies © Gptrack50 Products Stupid Never Dies The premise of Stupid Never Dies, the first game from Gptrack50, is a weak zombie fighting for his frozen true love against the King of Monsters. It's a completely bonkers, offbeat action-adventure game. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
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