Esports Academy Berlin Enters Its Second Round

Funding

Gamecity Hamburg Funds Map Map Successor and Four Other Prototypes

The prototype funding session of Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft's Gamecity Hamburg has awarded money to five studios: Pipapo Games, Odd Zeroes, Studio Gutheil, Chasmic Drop and Bird Outside Studio.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

Games & XR Mitteldeutschland Germany Grows to 50 Members

With its latest new members, the regional association Games & XR Mitteldeutschland (Central Germany) has grown to 50 member companies. The association had recently outlined plans to strengthen its presence in the individual federal states.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Berlin's Games Industry Is More Optimistic About the Future Than the Film Industry

According to the 'Medienbarometer 2026' study released today, companies in the media, creative and digital sectors are under economic pressure and are calling for improved business conditions in Berlin. However, the local gaming industry is more optimistic about the future than other media sectors.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Esports

National Roster for the Esports Nations Cup 2026

Team Germany has finalised its national roster for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. Over the coming weeks, Team Germany E-Sport's members will be introduced gradually, beginning with the Rainbow Six Siege X team.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Hooded Horse Signs C-Beams From Distant Light Games

Hooded Horse is expanding its portfolio of strategic and tactical games to include the space action RPG C-Beams from Distant Light Games. In this game, players can pilot one of several ship types, each with realistic handling and Newtonian physics controls.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Babymetal X Resident Evil Collaboration

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil series, the metal dance group Babymetal and Capcom have announced a collaboration, releasing a joint merchandise collection.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

22. Nordic Game Starts in Malmö

Today, the 22. Nordic Game conference opened in Malmö, Sweden. Four days full of program and exhibition were debuted by Program Director Jacob Riis, moderator Zahrah Isaacs and a walk through Jesper Kyd's career by Kyd himself and Laced Music's Mat Ombler.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Epic Games Unveils Unreal Engine 6 With Rocket League

It's no big surprise that Epic Games is already working on the next generation of the Unreal Engine. However, the announcement of Unreal Engine 6 at the Rocket League Paris Major certainly was.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

More Than 11,000 Visitors at Level Up 2026 in Salzburg

With over 11,000 visitors - roughly the same number as last year - the Salzburg Exhibition Centre once again became the meeting place for Austria's gaming, cosplay and pop culture communities on 23 and 24 May 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read