Game in Lab Funding Calls for Board Game Research Applications

Campus

First DGSW Conference Held in Darmstadt

For the first time, the German Society for Game Studies has held their academic conference at University Darmstadt. 70 faculty members from 40 colleges were on site, among them luminary figures from analogue gaming history.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

New Zelda Anthology Book Calls for Methodology Texts

Game studies researchers Phillip Brandes, Carolin Puckhaber and Anja Gödl have launched a new call for a book that wants to demonstrate the vast possibilities of game studies methodology by example of researching The Legend of Zelda.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

gamelab.berlin and Ulisses Spiele Cooperate for PnP-Based Math Learning Game LIRA

The DATI Innovation Sprint by gamelab.berlin and Ulisses Spiele have formed a consortium for a project by Manouchehr Shamsrizi: LIRA, a role-playing system that helps teach math and treat dyscalculia.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Head of Xbox Game Studies Craig Duncan Steps Down

According to media reports citing internal emails, Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O’Connor, both originally from Rare, have stepped down.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Politics

UK: Government Announces Social Media Ban For Under-16s; UKIE Responds With Relief

Keir Starmer’s UK government has announced plans to introduce a social media ban for under-16s. The first restrictions are set to be introduced as early as spring 2027. Video games are excluded from the regulations. UKIE reacted with relief, but nevertheless points to the stricter PEGI rules.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

EA Advertising Launched by Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform connecting brands with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across its games portfolio. The platform is designed "to enhance, not disrupt, the player experience".

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Releases 13 July

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective by Binary Impact, Alchemical Works and Aerosoft will release 13 July. Made in cooperation with the Rhineland-Palatinate State Criminal Police Office, a press meet was held on Friday at the LKA RLP's police office.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

G+ Facts & Figures: The German Games Ecosystem

Germany is one of the world's most important markets for computer and video games. But what is the state of the country's games industry? Read on for an overview of the studios based here, the industry's structure, and key figures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

Events

TactiCon Returns in July

TactiCon, the annual digital event hosted by Hooded Horse and Firesquid, is returning for its fifth year. The digital convention will once again focus on strategy and tactical games, offering new releases and discounts.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read