Giants Software und Sportfive vereinbaren Partnerschaft Stephan Steininger February 25, 2021 – 1 min read Share this post © None Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sidekick Publishing / Philomena Schwab, Co-Founder at Stray Fawn Studio © Sidekick & Stray Fawn Products Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Nominees for the Pégases Awards 2026: Meilleur jeu vidéo | Best video game © SNJV & Académie des Arts et Techniques du Jeu Vidé Awards Nominees for the Pégases Awards (France) The nominees for the 7th Pégases Awards have been announced. And even though Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is among the most nominated games, another game has been nominated for even more categories. The award ceremony will take place on 5 March. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read The three most successful new releases by revenue on console in 2025, according to Newzoo Business Newzoo Sees Its Preliminary Annual Analysis Confirmed by December Data In an update, Newzoo has reinforced its analysis of the gaming market's development presented in December. The December data confirmed the identified annual trends of increasing market concentration. New IPs and AA games on PC are most likely to be successful. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Dragon Quest VII Reimagined © Square Enix Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Square Enix has an excellent track record when it comes to remakes and re-releases of classic games. The company has proven this with Final Fantasy VII and Dragon Quest I-III. Now, Dragon Quest VII is receiving an elaborate remake. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read The visitor floor of GG Bavaria 2025 © Games/Bavaria Events First Programme Points Announced for GG Bavaria 2026 The fourth edition of the Munich gaming fair, GG Bavaria, will take place from 6 to 8 March this year. Visitors can look forward to a weekend of gaming, esports, indie games, cosplay, career information, and nerd culture at the Kleine Olympiahalle. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Carolin Wendt has been part of CDPR since 2019 (archive picture GamesMarkt) Carolin Wendt Becomes Content Creator Strategist (Expert) at CDPR Carolin Wendt is now Content Creator Strategist (Expert) at CD Projekt Red, moving laterally from her former role of Lead International Community. Wendt has been part of CDPR since 2019. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Uke Bosse was the presenter on stage at the Baltic Games Fest in 2025 | Picture Baltic Games Fest Business Baltic Games Fest With New Talk and Pitch Format The organisers are expanding the Baltic Game Fest with a new format. For the first time, the Baltic Dev Talks, presented by Deck13 Spotlight, will take place the day before. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sidekick Publishing / Philomena Schwab, Co-Founder at Stray Fawn Studio © Sidekick & Stray Fawn Products Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Nominees for the Pégases Awards 2026: Meilleur jeu vidéo | Best video game © SNJV & Académie des Arts et Techniques du Jeu Vidé Awards Nominees for the Pégases Awards (France) The nominees for the 7th Pégases Awards have been announced. And even though Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is among the most nominated games, another game has been nominated for even more categories. The award ceremony will take place on 5 March. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
The three most successful new releases by revenue on console in 2025, according to Newzoo Business Newzoo Sees Its Preliminary Annual Analysis Confirmed by December Data In an update, Newzoo has reinforced its analysis of the gaming market's development presented in December. The December data confirmed the identified annual trends of increasing market concentration. New IPs and AA games on PC are most likely to be successful. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined © Square Enix Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Square Enix has an excellent track record when it comes to remakes and re-releases of classic games. The company has proven this with Final Fantasy VII and Dragon Quest I-III. Now, Dragon Quest VII is receiving an elaborate remake. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The visitor floor of GG Bavaria 2025 © Games/Bavaria Events First Programme Points Announced for GG Bavaria 2026 The fourth edition of the Munich gaming fair, GG Bavaria, will take place from 6 to 8 March this year. Visitors can look forward to a weekend of gaming, esports, indie games, cosplay, career information, and nerd culture at the Kleine Olympiahalle. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Carolin Wendt has been part of CDPR since 2019 (archive picture GamesMarkt) Carolin Wendt Becomes Content Creator Strategist (Expert) at CDPR Carolin Wendt is now Content Creator Strategist (Expert) at CD Projekt Red, moving laterally from her former role of Lead International Community. Wendt has been part of CDPR since 2019. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Uke Bosse was the presenter on stage at the Baltic Games Fest in 2025 | Picture Baltic Games Fest Business Baltic Games Fest With New Talk and Pitch Format The organisers are expanding the Baltic Game Fest with a new format. For the first time, the Baltic Dev Talks, presented by Deck13 Spotlight, will take place the day before. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
