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Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made

Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

Kickstarter Establishes Partner Programme to Make it Easier For Creators to Find Support

Kickstarter has announced the launch of a partner programme. Essentially, it is a database of trusted partners who help creators implement their campaigns. Interested partners can apply to join.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Pitch Level Up Proves Successful Again And Will Continue in 2027

A successful pitch often determines the future of a project. That's one of the reasons why Gamecity Hamburg is organising the 2026 edition of Pitch Level Up, which brought together over 80 developers, founders, students and experts. And one thing is already certain: it will continue in 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Events

Swiss Game Hub Announced Industry Conference Gamespace

Swiss Game Hub has announced its own gaming conference: The Gamespace Conference will bring the international games industry together in Zurich, Switzerland, for two days from 8 to 9 October 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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GG Bavaria This Weekend in Munich

The fourth GG Bavaria is set to take place at Munich's Kleine Olympiahalle in just a few days' time. From 6 to 8 March, there will be a packed programme featuring local indie games, careers opportunities, cosplay and much more.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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Tobspr Games Fully Launches Shapez 2 in April

Shapez 2 is heading towards its full 1.0 release on 23 April 2026, which will mark the end of its Early Access period. The factory automation game, developed and self-published by the German indie developer tobspr Games, has sold over 650,000 copies since entering Early Access in August 2024.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Gamescom: 15% More Exhibitors Registered During Early Bird, New 5-Day Ticket for Trade Visitors Launched

Koelnmesse and game have announced promising initial figures for exhibitor registrations for Gamescom 2026. Ticket sales are also starting. Trade visitors can now purchase a 5-day ticket that includes access to gamescom dev.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Slime King Games: How Under The Island was Made

Almost eight years did Under the Island cook in the minds of Johannes and Simone Grünewald. Now, the game is one of the best retro exploration adventures has been out for two weeks. We talked to Slime King Games about the design, the release and their next plans.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

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First Games Funding of Zurich Movie Foundation Sees Massive Demand

For the Zurich Movie Foundation's first games funding round, more than five million francs were in demand. A total of 12 projects were picked for funding with over 625,000 CHF, among them Obleak, Lual, Kerzoven as well as Blindflug and Burning Lights for locations and events.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read