Jens Kosche © EA People Jens Kosche is Leaving Electronic Arts After more than two decades, Jens Kosche, most recently Senior Director Commercial Europe, has left Electronic Arts to pursue new challenges. Jens Kosche, who has held positions of responsibility at Electronic Arts in Europe for many years, is to leave the games publisher. This is revealed in a post on By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Take-Two Interactive Business Outstanding Results Despite Loss in the Billions Take-Two Interactive is satisfied with the figures, even though depreciation and amortisation pushed the result into the red by billions. The financial outlook is good, although the top release GTA VI has been postponed from the current financial year. Take-Two Interactive has presented its figures for the financial year ending By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Helge Jürgens (Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg), Jeannine Koch (medianet berlinbrandenburg e.V.), Mia Heresch (host of the presenting event), Klaus Goldhammer (Goldmedia) (form left to right) © Ronald Patrick/Medianet Berlin-Brandenburg Business Medienbarometer2025 Highlights Major Challenges for Creative Industries Declining revenues and limited international competitiveness – the latest Medienbarometer reveals a generally pessimistic outlook among creative companies in the capital region. However, game developers were notably more optimistic, partly due to high hopes for a potential tax incentive scheme. The 22nd edition of the Medienbarometer for Berlin and Brandenburg’s By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Haven Studio founder Jade Raymond reportedly left the company © (Archive picture) People Jade Raymond has Reportedly Left Haven Studio According to information from Bloomberg, founder and boss Jade Raymond has left the developer Haven Studio, which belongs to Sony. The background is unclear, speculation about Fairgame$ has arisen. There is still no official confirmation that Jade Raymond has really left Haven Studios. Her involvement still appears to be active By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
As one of the two organisers, game can be proud of the DCP: game-Managing Director Felix Falk with the Executive Board of the association: Lars Janssen (Deck13), Julia Pfiffer (astragon), Clemens Mayer-Wegelin (Nintendo of Europe), Johanna Janiszewski (Tiny Crocodile) and Ralf Wirsing (Ubisoft) © Photo by Franziska Krug/ DCP via Getty Images Business Reactions and Congratulations Following the DCP 2025 Deserving winners, a smooth show, happy guests – as expected, the DCP 2025 was a glittering evening. Congratulations for the show and the winners came from all sides. We have summarised some of them below. As one of the organisers of the DCP, the game association was naturally among the first By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
© Bethesda/Electronic Arts Products Game Gives Platinum for Split Fiction, Gold for Oblivion Remaster Two titles made it to a game Sales Award in April. Following its gold success in the format, Split Fiction now met the criteria for platinum, while Oblivion also achieved over 100,000 sales. Almost 20 years after its release, The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion has received a Game Sales Award By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Screenshot Business The Rabbit Indie Games Residency Seeks Participants for 2025 Indies can apply to participate in this year's The Rabbit Indie Games Residency until 15 June. An intensive month of exchange, mentoring and a pitch event at Games Ground Berlin awaits. Since 2022, The Rabbit Indie Games Residencey has been running an unusual programme to support indie developers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Kenji Matsubara © Devcom People Kenji Matsubara Resignes as CEO of SNK Corporation SNK Corporation announced that Kenji Matsubara will step down as CEO and transition to an advisory role, where he will continue to contribute his expertise and strategic insight. According to the official company press release, Kenji Matsubara played a key role in advancing the company's global presence, notably By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Minister Dorothee Bär with Sabiha Ghellal (left), Chairwomen of the DCP Jury, and Felix Falk, Managing Director of the German games industry association game during the DCP at Palais am Funkturm © Photo by Franziska Krug/ DCP via Getty Images Business Federal Minister Dorothee Bär Announces Comeback of Games Department at DCP In her first speech to the industry as the new minister responsible for games, Dorothee Bär delivered with wit, charm, and great news: she will revive a dedicated games department in her ministry, which had been abolished by former Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck. It was one of the By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot © Ubisoft Business Ubisoft Announces Losses In Line With Guidance During Restructuring Process Ubisoft has presented its figures for the financial year ending in March. Turnover fell significantly, and the result slipped into negative territory. Nevertheless, confidence prevails, as both outcomes were expected given the ongoing reorganisation process. These are certainly not figures to be particularly happy about. Ubisoft's net bookings By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The winner of Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 © Franziska Krug/ DCP via getty Business Keen Games, Stunforge und Megagon are the Big Winners at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 The Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 (German Computer Game Awards) have just been handed out at the grand gala. Keen Games (Enshrouded) won the main prize, but Stunforge, Grizzly Games, Happy Broccoli, Megagon and many newcomers also have reason to celebrate. The winners of the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 (German Computer Game Awards) By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Indie Game Showcase at Slagthuset in Malmö © Nordic Game Business Indie Game Showcase and Award Show on Steam as Part of Nordic Game 2025 Every year, Nordic Game brings thousands of gaming industry professionals together at Slagthuset in Malmö. This year, for the first time, there will also be an Indie Game Showcase on Steam. The Nordic Game Awards will be broadcast live, too. From 19 to 23 May 2025, the digital showcase will By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
