Japan: 3DS behält Führung Tim Pototzki July 28, 2011 – 1 min read Share this post Für den 11. August hat Nintendo die 3DS-Preissenkung in Japan angekündigt. Erst danach dürfte der Abverkauf wieder anziehen © Fotolia HandyGames becomes THQ Nordic Mobile © THQ Nordic Mobile Business HandyGames Becomes THQ Nordic Mobile HandyGames has announced its transition to THQ Nordic Mobile. As part of this change, the publisher will operate under the THQ Nordic brand, focusing on bringing premium PC and console titles to mobile audiences. The company's internal dev team in Giebelstadt will continue its operations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Business The $55 Billion Paradigm Shift: How PIF's Record EA Buyout Redefines Soft Power, Capital Allocation, and AAA Publishing In his latest ‘Zoran’s Update’, experiences industry manager and marketeer Zoran Roso examines the implications of the Electronic Arts takeover and how the deal could rewrite the rules of AAA publishing. By Zoran Roso • 5 min read Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity © Daedalic Entertainment Business Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity and August Showcase Daedalic Entertainment has unveiled its new visual identity and announced that its "Daedalic Days - Late at Night" showcase will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube on 13 August. The showcase will feature sneak peeks of new titles from independent development teams. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Beyerdynamic X Indie Arena Booth © Beyerdynamic & IAB gamescom Beyerdynamic Is Teaming up With Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026 The German audio specialist beyerdynamic, based in Heilbronn, teamed up with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026. The long-standing company, which has recently expanded its gaming initiatives, is equipping indie developers with headsets. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Wyrm Saga is developed by Borb Games gamescom Artex Brings Wyrm Saga and American Cooking Simulator to Gamescom Artex, a German indie publisher founded a year ago, is traveling to Cologne with two of its seven signed teams. There, Artex will present American Cooking Simulator, which is scheduled for release in October. Developer Borb Games will also showcase Wyrm Saga. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Events Game Dev Days Graz 2026 Take Place 10-11 October 2026 The Game Dev Days at Technical University Graz will take place on 10 and 11 October 2026 this year. Submissions are open for speakers and exhibitors now. By Pascal Wagner • Chop Chop Inc. © NullRef Entertainment & rokaplay Products Chop Chop Inc. By Nullref and Rokaplay Gets off to a Strong Start Despite facing strong competition, Chop Chop Inc., developed by NullRef Entertainment and published by rokaplay, enjoyed a successful launch. It is the publisher's second-best launch based on concurrent users (CCUs). By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Picture by Koelnmesse (archive image) gamescom Lineup and Side Program for Gamescom City Festival Announced For the 16th time, gamescom will be accompanied by the City Festival, featuring free concerts including Thees Uhlmann & Band, The Notwist, Elias, and Guildo Horn. In the city center there will be also numerous gaming-related attractions like the PUBG Hungerzone and an eFootball arena. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Just recently, Alchemical Works, in collaboration with Binary Impact and publisher Aerosoft, released Forensics: Crime Scene Detective © Aerosoft Funding Federal Funding Goes to Alchemical Works Mainz-based Alchemical Works has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for a project titled "Lavender Fields". This is the company's fourth and highest grant to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
HandyGames becomes THQ Nordic Mobile © THQ Nordic Mobile Business HandyGames Becomes THQ Nordic Mobile HandyGames has announced its transition to THQ Nordic Mobile. As part of this change, the publisher will operate under the THQ Nordic brand, focusing on bringing premium PC and console titles to mobile audiences. The company's internal dev team in Giebelstadt will continue its operations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business The $55 Billion Paradigm Shift: How PIF's Record EA Buyout Redefines Soft Power, Capital Allocation, and AAA Publishing In his latest ‘Zoran’s Update’, experiences industry manager and marketeer Zoran Roso examines the implications of the Electronic Arts takeover and how the deal could rewrite the rules of AAA publishing. By Zoran Roso • 5 min read
Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity © Daedalic Entertainment Business Daedalic Entertainment's New Visual Identity and August Showcase Daedalic Entertainment has unveiled its new visual identity and announced that its "Daedalic Days - Late at Night" showcase will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube on 13 August. The showcase will feature sneak peeks of new titles from independent development teams. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Beyerdynamic X Indie Arena Booth © Beyerdynamic & IAB gamescom Beyerdynamic Is Teaming up With Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026 The German audio specialist beyerdynamic, based in Heilbronn, teamed up with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026. The long-standing company, which has recently expanded its gaming initiatives, is equipping indie developers with headsets. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Wyrm Saga is developed by Borb Games gamescom Artex Brings Wyrm Saga and American Cooking Simulator to Gamescom Artex, a German indie publisher founded a year ago, is traveling to Cologne with two of its seven signed teams. There, Artex will present American Cooking Simulator, which is scheduled for release in October. Developer Borb Games will also showcase Wyrm Saga. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Events Game Dev Days Graz 2026 Take Place 10-11 October 2026 The Game Dev Days at Technical University Graz will take place on 10 and 11 October 2026 this year. Submissions are open for speakers and exhibitors now. By Pascal Wagner •
Chop Chop Inc. © NullRef Entertainment & rokaplay Products Chop Chop Inc. By Nullref and Rokaplay Gets off to a Strong Start Despite facing strong competition, Chop Chop Inc., developed by NullRef Entertainment and published by rokaplay, enjoyed a successful launch. It is the publisher's second-best launch based on concurrent users (CCUs). By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Picture by Koelnmesse (archive image) gamescom Lineup and Side Program for Gamescom City Festival Announced For the 16th time, gamescom will be accompanied by the City Festival, featuring free concerts including Thees Uhlmann & Band, The Notwist, Elias, and Guildo Horn. In the city center there will be also numerous gaming-related attractions like the PUBG Hungerzone and an eFootball arena. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Just recently, Alchemical Works, in collaboration with Binary Impact and publisher Aerosoft, released Forensics: Crime Scene Detective © Aerosoft Funding Federal Funding Goes to Alchemical Works Mainz-based Alchemical Works has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for a project titled "Lavender Fields". This is the company's fourth and highest grant to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
