Netease wächst mit neuen Inhalten Tim Pototzki May 21, 2013 – 1 min read Share this post Der chinesische "WoW"-Betreiber Netease hat im ersten Quartal gut verdient © None 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 Products State of Play Announced For 12 February 2026 A new State of Play showcase will cover indie games on PlayStation as well as what's in the works at PlayStation Studios on 12 February, at 11pm CEST. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read PUBG: Blindspot / PUBG: Battlegrounds / InZoi © Krafton Business Krafton's Annual Revenue Reached a New Record High in 2025 Krafton's annual revenue surpassed KRW 3 trillion for the first time in the company's history, setting a new record. This was driven by double-digit growth in the PUBG IP franchise. The publisher also announced dividend payouts and share repurchases. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Business Discord Rolls Out Global Face ID Age Verification Early March After initial implementation in UK and Australia, Discord now wants to roll out age verification globally from March onward. Whoever does not subject to the face ID process will be dialed into a new “teen-appropriate experience” mode. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Mervin Lee Kwai, Vice President of Operations in North America, NC America © NC America People NC America Appoints Mervin Lee Kwai to Lead Western Publishing Operations In preparation for the global launch of Aion 2, NC America is expanding its publishing team with the hire of Mervin Lee Kwai. The former senior leader of Amazon's third-party MMO publishing division will play a key role in shaping NC America's 2026 line-up. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Products Constance Comes to Consoles on 1 May 2026 Constance to Consoles: On 1 May, the lovingly crafted German metroidvania Constance by Blue Backpack will release on Switch, PlayStation and Xbox digitally. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read (ARD) Business ARD Game Jam – Classical Edition Starts 13 February 2026 With their second game jam, German broadcast union ARD brings classical music into focus. This weekend, six teams will jam on site while everyone can join in jamming from home with live music from the SWR Symphony Orchestra. By Pascal Wagner • 1 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
Products State of Play Announced For 12 February 2026 A new State of Play showcase will cover indie games on PlayStation as well as what's in the works at PlayStation Studios on 12 February, at 11pm CEST. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
PUBG: Blindspot / PUBG: Battlegrounds / InZoi © Krafton Business Krafton's Annual Revenue Reached a New Record High in 2025 Krafton's annual revenue surpassed KRW 3 trillion for the first time in the company's history, setting a new record. This was driven by double-digit growth in the PUBG IP franchise. The publisher also announced dividend payouts and share repurchases. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Business Discord Rolls Out Global Face ID Age Verification Early March After initial implementation in UK and Australia, Discord now wants to roll out age verification globally from March onward. Whoever does not subject to the face ID process will be dialed into a new “teen-appropriate experience” mode. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Mervin Lee Kwai, Vice President of Operations in North America, NC America © NC America People NC America Appoints Mervin Lee Kwai to Lead Western Publishing Operations In preparation for the global launch of Aion 2, NC America is expanding its publishing team with the hire of Mervin Lee Kwai. The former senior leader of Amazon's third-party MMO publishing division will play a key role in shaping NC America's 2026 line-up. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Products Constance Comes to Consoles on 1 May 2026 Constance to Consoles: On 1 May, the lovingly crafted German metroidvania Constance by Blue Backpack will release on Switch, PlayStation and Xbox digitally. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
(ARD) Business ARD Game Jam – Classical Edition Starts 13 February 2026 With their second game jam, German broadcast union ARD brings classical music into focus. This weekend, six teams will jam on site while everyone can join in jamming from home with live music from the SWR Symphony Orchestra. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
