"Minecraft" schafft neuen Nutzerrekord Tim Pototzki February 26, 2014 – 1 min read Share this post "Minecraft" fasziniert: Auf 100 Mio. Accounts kommt die "Lite"-Version des Indie-Wunders © None GamesTalente 2025 © GamesTalente/Dominik Eisele Development GamesTalente Youth Competition Enters a New Round In the Germany-wide youth competition GamesTalente, young gaming fans aged 13–16 from all types of schools can develop their own computer game. In doing so, they will acquire the key digital skills needed in the professional world in a fun and engaging way. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Godot © godotengine.org Development Godot 4.6 Kicks off With a Tighter Integration of Industry Standards With the recent release of Godot 4.6, the engine has taken another leap forward. The latest stable version of this popular open-source game engine focuses on improving workflows and quality of life, as well as integrating industry standards more tightly and improving performance. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Business SpielFabrique Opens Applications for European Videogame Accelerator 2026 European studios have until 2 February at 11:59 p.m. to apply for this year's European Videogame Accelerator (EVA). It will take place in three stages from February to November. By Stephan Steininger • 2 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
GamesTalente 2025 © GamesTalente/Dominik Eisele Development GamesTalente Youth Competition Enters a New Round In the Germany-wide youth competition GamesTalente, young gaming fans aged 13–16 from all types of schools can develop their own computer game. In doing so, they will acquire the key digital skills needed in the professional world in a fun and engaging way. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Godot © godotengine.org Development Godot 4.6 Kicks off With a Tighter Integration of Industry Standards With the recent release of Godot 4.6, the engine has taken another leap forward. The latest stable version of this popular open-source game engine focuses on improving workflows and quality of life, as well as integrating industry standards more tightly and improving performance. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business SpielFabrique Opens Applications for European Videogame Accelerator 2026 European studios have until 2 February at 11:59 p.m. to apply for this year's European Videogame Accelerator (EVA). It will take place in three stages from February to November. By Stephan Steininger • 2 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
