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NRW Seeks For Prototypes For Its Gamescom Booth Again

As in previous years, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is organising a gaming area as part of the gamescom joint stand, where prototypes from studios in NRW will be showcased. Applications are open until 6 May.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Ikea Celebrates 20 Years of Japanese Stores With Pokopia Collab

To mark 20 years of stores in Japan, Ikea is cooperating with Pokémon Pokopia. While certain events will only be held in Japanese stores, the Ikea Island in game will be visitable from everywhere, featuring Ikea rooms and furniture.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Austria’s Investment Screening Process is Holding up JD.com’s Takeover of MediaMarkt

According to Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarktSaturn, talks with the Austrian authorities regarding the planned partnership – or takeover – by the Chinese firm JD.com are proving difficult. A delay is possible, and reports suggest that withdrawing from the Austrian market is an option.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Aether & Iron

BioShock meets Disco Elysium: Aether & Iron from Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games is a narrative RPG set in a dystopian 1930s world. It features profound dialogue, skill checks, and tactical battles involving flying cars.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Nova Roma

Players who enjoy building cities in ancient Rome have a lot to look forward to. Not only is the excellent Anno 117 been available since Nov 2025, but there is also Nova Roma from Lion Shield and Hooded Horse. This city builder has just launched in Early Access and does things a little differently.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Products

Secrets of Strixhaven Preview: All Products, all Mechanics

We sat down with the Wizards of the Coast set designers for Secrets of Strixhaven to discuss the key mechanics of the upcoming set, new card treatments, Special Guests and product types available at release.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Products

Zero Parades Launches 21 May with Full German Localisation

The next title of Disco Elysium company ZA/UM, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, will launch in just two months. The game will feature localisation in German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish to start, with more to come.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

gamescom

NRW Seeks For Prototypes For Its Gamescom Booth Again

As in previous years, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is organising a gaming area as part of the gamescom joint stand, where prototypes from studios in NRW will be showcased. Applications are open until 6 May.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Ikea Celebrates 20 Years of Japanese Stores With Pokopia Collab

To mark 20 years of stores in Japan, Ikea is cooperating with Pokémon Pokopia. While certain events will only be held in Japanese stores, the Ikea Island in game will be visitable from everywhere, featuring Ikea rooms and furniture.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read