Federal Funding Goes to Limbic Entertainment and Pong.Li Studios

Funding

Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring: Economic Growth Is Also Driven by Video Games

Bavaria’s Digital Minister Fabian Mehring once again took the time to personally present the 16 studios with the recently approved funding recommendation from FFF Bayern. Mehring also reaffirmed Bavaria’s ambitions in the gaming sector.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Sandbox Interactive and stillalive studios

Two more studios are receiving funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. The beneficiaries are Sandbox Interactive in Berlin and stillalive studios in Munich.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Funding

G+ BKM Funding Update: These Studios Received 15.2 Million Euros

Following an overhaul of the list, details of grants awarded in 2025 from the Federal Minister for Culture’s fund are now once again publicly available. The number of studios has risen from 35 to over 50, and the total amount has increased from just under 10 million euros to over 15 million euros.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

gamescom

Deadline For Submitting For Age Ratings for Gamescom Content is Approaching

Exhibitors in the B2C section at Gamescom have until August 11 to submit forms and content to the USK in order to receive the appropriate rating in time for the trade show. Existing storefront ratings are not valid at the trade show.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Events

German Pavilion Submissions for GDC 2027 Now Open

German companies can now register for the German Pavilion delegation to GDC 2027 in San Francisco.

By Pascal Wagner •

Business

Build your Influencer Database in Hours – not Weeks

Advertorial | Influencer marketing is an important part of promoting your games, but building and maintaining your influencer database can be a tedious task. Pixel Maniacs' Contacts Tool helps you simplify the process. By automating the busywork, you will reach your core audience in no time.

By Pixel Maniacs • 1 min read

Products

Higher Xbox Console Prices in Europe Confirmed

The price increases for Xbox consoles, which were announced in June due to higher storage and memory prices, have now been confirmed for Europe and the UK. Prices are set to rise by between €150 and €200.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

Korean Game Roadshow Brings 13 Companies to gamescom 2026

The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) are bringing 13 companies and games to the business area this year.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Sephiria

After Dungreed, South Korea's Team Horay has proven that it is still possible to make an impact in the crowded action-roguelite genre with Sephiria — not only with charming pixel art graphics and fluid combat, but also with strategic inventory management.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read