Hamburgs Gamesbranche wieder auf Wachstumskurs Tim Pototzki October 09, 2014 – 1 min read Share this post Hamburg kommt: Die Branche an der Waterkant beschäftigt wieder deutlich mehr Mitarbeiter © Staatliche Pressestelle/Koch 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 Business Gamescom Latam Launches Early Bird Ticket Sales for Trade Visitors Exactly three months before the start of gamescom latam, ticket sales for trade visitors will begin. Until 23 February, the three ticket options for business visitors will be available with an early bird discount of up to 10 per cent. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read The Esports World Cup Foundation has confirmed a $45 million commitment to players, clubs, and national teams for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026. The ENC 2026 will take place from 2 to 29 November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. © Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Business Esports Nations Cup 2026 Debuts in November With a $45m Funding Commitment The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the dates of the competition and the prize model for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC). This new global esports competition is built around national teams, national pride and iconic rivalries. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Christoph Hartmann | Picture by Amazon Game Studios People Christoph Hartmann Reportedly Leaves Amazon Game Studios According to Jason Schreier, German-American games manager Christoph Hartmann and Amazon Game Studios are going their separate ways. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Way of the Hunter 2 © Nine Rocks Games, THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic's Next Hunting Adventure is Way of the Hunter 2 Way of the Hunter, developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic, has sold over one million copies. Its successor, Way of the Hunter 2, will build on this success. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Products Creative Innovation Lab Seek to Fund Digital Solutions for Audiovisual Media Creative Europe Media has opened a fundings call over 7€ mil for tools, models and methods to enhance cultural and creative industries. While games are unfortunately not in the center, audiovisual media in general is covered and related industries are invited. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Jon Van Caneghem, the creator of the Might and Magic & Heroes of Might and Magic series and Denis Fedorov, CEO of Unfrozen © Unfrozen People Might and Magic Creator Jon Van Caneghem Teams Up with Unfrozen Unfrozen welcomes prominent support for the development of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Jon Van Caneghem, creator of Heroes of Might and Magic, has joined the team as Creative Advisor on the upcoming title. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 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
Business Gamescom Latam Launches Early Bird Ticket Sales for Trade Visitors Exactly three months before the start of gamescom latam, ticket sales for trade visitors will begin. Until 23 February, the three ticket options for business visitors will be available with an early bird discount of up to 10 per cent. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The Esports World Cup Foundation has confirmed a $45 million commitment to players, clubs, and national teams for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026. The ENC 2026 will take place from 2 to 29 November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. © Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) Business Esports Nations Cup 2026 Debuts in November With a $45m Funding Commitment The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the dates of the competition and the prize model for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC). This new global esports competition is built around national teams, national pride and iconic rivalries. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Christoph Hartmann | Picture by Amazon Game Studios People Christoph Hartmann Reportedly Leaves Amazon Game Studios According to Jason Schreier, German-American games manager Christoph Hartmann and Amazon Game Studios are going their separate ways. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Way of the Hunter 2 © Nine Rocks Games, THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic's Next Hunting Adventure is Way of the Hunter 2 Way of the Hunter, developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic, has sold over one million copies. Its successor, Way of the Hunter 2, will build on this success. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Products Creative Innovation Lab Seek to Fund Digital Solutions for Audiovisual Media Creative Europe Media has opened a fundings call over 7€ mil for tools, models and methods to enhance cultural and creative industries. While games are unfortunately not in the center, audiovisual media in general is covered and related industries are invited. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Jon Van Caneghem, the creator of the Might and Magic & Heroes of Might and Magic series and Denis Fedorov, CEO of Unfrozen © Unfrozen People Might and Magic Creator Jon Van Caneghem Teams Up with Unfrozen Unfrozen welcomes prominent support for the development of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Jon Van Caneghem, creator of Heroes of Might and Magic, has joined the team as Creative Advisor on the upcoming title. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
