© Koelnmesse Business Gamescom Congress Calls for Submissions for 2025 The deadline for submitting topics for this year's gamescom congress is 18 May. The congress sees itself as a central platform for highlighting the opportunities that games offer for business, society, culture and science. It is one of the established traditions at gamescom: on the Thursday of the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
SNK's upcoming Fatal Fury game was prominently through the entire event, taking up most space on the WrestleMania fighting stage. © WWE Network Business The State Connection Behind WrestleMania 41s Biggest Gaming Ad Saudi Arabia's has been criticised for sportswashing efforts in esports before. But the monarchy is using its integrated gaming and esports ventures to lever influence in other entertainment branches as well, as recently seen at the biggest wrestling event of the world. A guest article by Pascal Wagner. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves © SNK Products Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves SNK revives the long-dormant fighting game franchise with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, setting the stage for a big comeback with a multi-layered combat system, a major esports tournament and controversial guest characters. The first Fatal Fury was released in 1991, right in the middle of the fighting game By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 / The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered © Sandfall & Kepler / Bethesda Business Two Role-Playing Games Dominate the Weekly Steam Charts The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered beats even Counter-Strike 2 in the weekly Steam charts. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also has a strong launch and benefits from positive word-of-mouth. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered shadow drop made a huge impact on the weekly Steam charts (by By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Krafton Business Krafton Achieves Record Q1 Sales in 2025 South Korean publisher Krafton has had a record quarter (Q1 2025). In addition to the strong launch of inZoi and the continued strong performance of the PUBG IP, the company is enjoying great success in the Indian market and is investing heavily in this region. Krafton announced its results for By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The team at Respawn Entertainment that is continuing to develop Apex Legends – here is a screenshot from Season 23 – is also affected. © Electronic Arts Business Job Cuts at Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment On X, Respawn Entertainment, a studio owned by Electronic Arts, announced the cancellation of two projects and the dismissal of an unspecified number of employees. US media reports indicate that further layoffs are also planned at EA. Up to 400 jobs could be affected. There has been no official confirmation By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Matthias Miersch, Secretary General of the SPD © Screenshot of Livestream Business SPD Members Vote in Favour of Coalition Agreement SPD members have approved the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU, paving the way for a new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The results of the vote had already been leaked to the press beforehand. Update At his press conference this morning, Matthias Miersch, Secretary General of the SPD, essentially By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Bloodletter © Aldamami Games Products Aldamami Games to Release Bloodletter in Early Access in Early January 2026 The creepy, tarot-inspired strategy deck builder Bloodletter will go into Early Access in January next year. It is the first game from the Berlin-based studio. Berlin-based studio Aldamami Games will release its first game, the strategy deck builder Bloodletter, in Early Access in January 2026. Bloodletter is a strategic deck By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure © Massive Miniteam and HandyGames Products Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure Exits Early Access at the End of May From cozy roots to complex contraptions: Massive Miniteam and HandyGames will release Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure at the end of May. The game will also be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, a mix of automation and cozy adventure, will leave Early Access By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Happy Broccoli Products Duck Detective Continues His Investigation Next Month Berlin-based indie studio Happy Broccoli Games will release Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping on PC and simultaneously on console in May 2025. It's the sequel to their indie hit Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. On 22 May, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping launches on PC (Steam By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Dorado Games & Bytro Labs | Malta & Hamburg © Twin Harbour Interactive Business Bytro and Dorado Games Become Twin Harbour Interactive Hamburg-based Bytro Labs and Malta-based Dorado Games have merged to form Twin Harbour Interactive, a new international strategy game studio. Their popular strategy games are now united under the Supremacy brand. Dorado Games and Bytro Labs, two studios in the free-to-play strategy genre, announce a merger that combines their creative By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Wholesome Games Business btf Games Part of Around 60 Games at Wholesome Direct 2025 The next Wholesome Direct digital showcase will take place on 7 June as part of this year's Summer Games Festival. In addition to the date, Wholesome Direct also announced some of the 60 participating studios, including btf Games from Germany. In the end, almost 1,500 submissions reached By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
