© Asus Screenshot Publishing Asus Launches Pre-Sales for new ROG Ally X Handheld The new ROG Ally X gaming handheld will be available at the end of July. This is according to the Asus Store, where you can now pre-order the handheld. In the USA it will cost 800 dollars plus tax. In Europe, Asus is asking just under €900, tax included. The By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Persist Online will be released on Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam, first in Early Access. © Cipsoft Publishing CipSoft Announces Zombie MMORPG Persist Online Almost 30 years following the release of Tibia, Cipsoft from Regensburg is back with a new sandbox MMORPG featuring an action-packed combat system and lots of zombies. Persist Online is the studio's first MMORPG for PC in almost 30 years. CipSoft, the company behind Tibia, which launched 1997, By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Areosoft CEO Winfried Diekmann (right) with Marketing Director Klaus Froning at gamescom 2023 © GamesMarkt Business Aerosoft Confirms Participation at gamescom German developer and publisher Aerosoft has announced the first details of its gamescom line-up, confirming its attendance at the show. As well as new software, there will be new simulation accessories such as the Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System and a replica of a subway lever. As in previous By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Philipp Senkbeil and Vanessa Zeuch © game/Dirk Mathesius Business game Fills Newly Created Positions With Philipp Senkbeil and Vanessa Zeuch The association game is strengthening its team with the addition of Philipp Senkbeil and Vanessa Zeuch. Both are taking on newly created positions that reflect the association's growth and prepare it for the tasks ahead. The game – German Games Industry Association (game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche) has By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Hans Ippisch founds HAIP UG © Vigamus Group Business Hans Ippisch Founds HAIP Hans Ippisch has founded HAIP to provide a corporate home for his various projects. The name itself first appeared as ‘HAIP Software’ in the credits of a game in which Ippisch was involved 37 years ago. Just a few weeks ago, Hans Ippisch announced two of his new projects: together By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Amanda Förtsch is transferring from Hamburg to Berlin. © Gamecity Hamburg / Oliver Reetz Business Amanda Förtsch joins Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Since 2022, Amanda Förtsch had been an invaluable asset to Hamburg's funding agency Gamecity Hamburg. Now she changes to the capital region: As Funding Officer for Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, starting today. When Amanda Förtsch became Project Manager at Gamecity Hamburg in 2022, she came from Super Crowd Entertainment, another By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Field of Glory: Kingdoms. © AGEOD & Slitherine Products Field of Glory: Kingdoms By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Kratos-looking Astrobot. © SIE Publishing State of Play Features 14 Games Including Concord, Astro Bot and God of War Ragnarök PC On Thursday night, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) presented a new episode of State of Play. The 35-minute PlayStation Showcase featured 14 titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2 and PC from SIE and third party partners. The second State of Play of 2024 featured 14 titles. This includes the first gameplay By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a big hit for Happy Broccoli Games. © Happy Broccoli Games Business Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a big hit for Happy Broccoli Games By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Nacon creates new racing department and presents upcoming games. © Nacon / Bigben Publishing Nacon Creates new Racing Department and Presents Upcoming Games During the Bigben Group's annual event, Nacon announced a new department dedicated to racing (accessories and games). The company also presented upcoming games, including GreedFall II: The Dying World and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, as well as a steering wheel and other gaming accessories. During the 7th By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Visualisation of the media umbrella. © media-stands.eu Business Media Umbrella for European Games at gamescom This year, gamescom 2024 will once again feature an umbrella booth for the European games industry, organised by Creative Europe Media. Devs and studios interested in participating in this joint exhibition space are invited to apply. Media Umbrellas organised by Creative Europe Media were previously mainly known from film festivals. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Indie Hub Co-Founder and Managing Director Stefan Schmidt. © Indie Hub Business Indie Game Fest and Indie Campus 2024 in Cologne The Indie Game Fest, organised by Indie Hub, will be returning to Cologne this weekend. On 2 June (Sunday), the Indie Campus will take place with lectures and workshops. On 31 May and 1 June, the indie game scene will be gathering at the Wasserturm Hotel in Cologne for the By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read