Global Rescue Is Aerosoft's Strongest Steam Launch to Date

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shapez 2 Factory

After one year and eight months, and with over 700,000 sales during Early Access, shapez 2 has left Early Access. This is a major success for tobspr Games, especially since the game has been significantly expanded for the 1.0 release.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

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Ground Zero

Games such as Resident Evil, Nocturne and Paradise Eve once defined the classic survival horror genre with their fixed camera angles. Ground Zero from Malformation Games and Kwalee draws inspiration from these classics while also incorporating modern elements.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Pipapo Games Launches Map Map in May

At the end of May 2026, Hamburg-based indie studio Pipapo Games will release its first game, Map Map – A Game About Maps. It's a cozy exploration puzzle game.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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United Wizards of the Coast Seeks MTG: Arena Union

The team behind the TCG videogame Magic: The Gathering Arena is driving for Wizards of the Coast to voluntarily recognise their new union United Wizards of the Coast.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

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GG Bavaria Business Day 2026: Today's Program, Tomorrow's DCP (Update)

The GG Bavaria Business Day on 28 April not only serves as a preamble event to tomorrow's DCP in Munich, it is also a welcome opportunity to showcase Bavaria's games industry and bring it into contact with funding and colleagues from around Europe.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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The Home Market Problem: Why German Game Development Is Missing Its Greatest Opportunity

Prof. Dr Malte Behrmann is not only an active figure in politics and business, but is also a pioneer of games funding in Germany. In his new article, he discusses the commercial failure of many funded titles, areas for improvement, and what Germany could do even better than Canada in tax credits.

By Malte Behrmann • 5 min read

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Interview: How Is Arc Games Positioning Itself for the Future?

Following the management buyout, Arc Games has positioned itself for the future with an expanded and transformed leadership team. What strategic goals is the publisher aiming for, and what is its view of the current state of the industry?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

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Bavaria Games Industry Study: Number of Companies Doubled Since 2018, More Hubs Needed

To mark the launch of GG Bavaria Business Day, the Bavarian Ministry of Digital Affairs, Games Bavaria and Goldmedia presented a location study of Bavaria. The study shows a highly positive trend in terms of company and employee numbers, but also identifies areas for structural improvement.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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shapez 2 Factory

After one year and eight months, and with over 700,000 sales during Early Access, shapez 2 has left Early Access. This is a major success for tobspr Games, especially since the game has been significantly expanded for the 1.0 release.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read