Förderpreis: Bundestag nimmt Antrag von SPD und Union an Stephan Steininger February 21, 2008 – 1 min read Share this post The eBay office in Berlin | Picture: eBay Business Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’ GameStop surprised the market and sparked debate in recent weeks with a bid for eBay worth over US$55 billion. The eBay board has now responded by firmly rejecting the offer. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read From left to right: Alexander Fuchs (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claus Pretzell (Investitionsbank Berlin), Juliane Müller (Goldmedia), Jeannine Koch (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claudia Große-Leege (KreativBund), Helge Jürgens (Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg) © Gerald Matzka 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 Edge of Memories © Nacon / Midgar Studio Business Nacon's Midgar Studio Is Seeking Potential Acquirers Following the closure of Spiders and impending changes at other Nacon studios, Midgar Studio is now seeking a buyer. The team of 27 is currently working on the JRPG Edge of Memories, scheduled for release later this year. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read The eBay office in Berlin | Picture: eBay Business Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’ GameStop surprised the market and sparked debate in recent weeks with a bid for eBay worth over US$55 billion. The eBay board has now responded by firmly rejecting the offer. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read From left to right: Alexander Fuchs (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claus Pretzell (Investitionsbank Berlin), Juliane Müller (Goldmedia), Jeannine Koch (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claudia Große-Leege (KreativBund), Helge Jürgens (Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg) © Gerald Matzka 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 Edge of Memories © Nacon / Midgar Studio Business Nacon's Midgar Studio Is Seeking Potential Acquirers Following the closure of Spiders and impending changes at other Nacon studios, Midgar Studio is now seeking a buyer. The team of 27 is currently working on the JRPG Edge of Memories, scheduled for release later this year. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Odd Meter raises $5M from GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures © Odd Meter, GEM Capital, Autotelic Ventures Odd Meter Raises $5M From GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures Odd Meter, the independent game studio behind the narrative adventure game Indika, has secured $5 million in funding from GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures. This investment will be used to develop the studio's next project, which has not yet been announced. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read 6side Studio was founded by Leonard Liebler, Arkady Gribachev and Simon Skrippek © Christian Knieps Business How 6side Studio Plans to Shake up the Tower Defense Genre The German studio 6side is successfully combining roguelite tower defense with RTS. Over 70,000 people have added Dawn of Defense to their Steam wishlists, and more than 60,000 have tried out the demo. An interview with the studio based in Zülpich. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read Pragmata © Capcom Business Capcom Had Five Games in the German Games Charts in April 2026 In April 2026, the official German Games Charts (published by game) were dominated by old favourites and returning classics rather than new releases. The exceptions were Pragmata and Tomodachi Life. Five of the top 20 games were from Capcom, and another five were from Electronic Arts. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The eBay office in Berlin | Picture: eBay Business Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’ GameStop surprised the market and sparked debate in recent weeks with a bid for eBay worth over US$55 billion. The eBay board has now responded by firmly rejecting the offer. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
From left to right: Alexander Fuchs (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claus Pretzell (Investitionsbank Berlin), Juliane Müller (Goldmedia), Jeannine Koch (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claudia Große-Leege (KreativBund), Helge Jürgens (Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg) © Gerald Matzka 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
Edge of Memories © Nacon / Midgar Studio Business Nacon's Midgar Studio Is Seeking Potential Acquirers Following the closure of Spiders and impending changes at other Nacon studios, Midgar Studio is now seeking a buyer. The team of 27 is currently working on the JRPG Edge of Memories, scheduled for release later this year. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The eBay office in Berlin | Picture: eBay Business Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’ GameStop surprised the market and sparked debate in recent weeks with a bid for eBay worth over US$55 billion. The eBay board has now responded by firmly rejecting the offer. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
From left to right: Alexander Fuchs (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claus Pretzell (Investitionsbank Berlin), Juliane Müller (Goldmedia), Jeannine Koch (medianet berlinbrandenburg), Claudia Große-Leege (KreativBund), Helge Jürgens (Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg) © Gerald Matzka 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
Edge of Memories © Nacon / Midgar Studio Business Nacon's Midgar Studio Is Seeking Potential Acquirers Following the closure of Spiders and impending changes at other Nacon studios, Midgar Studio is now seeking a buyer. The team of 27 is currently working on the JRPG Edge of Memories, scheduled for release later this year. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Odd Meter raises $5M from GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures © Odd Meter, GEM Capital, Autotelic Ventures Odd Meter Raises $5M From GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures Odd Meter, the independent game studio behind the narrative adventure game Indika, has secured $5 million in funding from GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures. This investment will be used to develop the studio's next project, which has not yet been announced. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
6side Studio was founded by Leonard Liebler, Arkady Gribachev and Simon Skrippek © Christian Knieps Business How 6side Studio Plans to Shake up the Tower Defense Genre The German studio 6side is successfully combining roguelite tower defense with RTS. Over 70,000 people have added Dawn of Defense to their Steam wishlists, and more than 60,000 have tried out the demo. An interview with the studio based in Zülpich. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Pragmata © Capcom Business Capcom Had Five Games in the German Games Charts in April 2026 In April 2026, the official German Games Charts (published by game) were dominated by old favourites and returning classics rather than new releases. The exceptions were Pragmata and Tomodachi Life. Five of the top 20 games were from Capcom, and another five were from Electronic Arts. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
