Schmidt, Fischer and Burkhardt (f.l.t.r.) opening the event. © GamesMarkt, Pascal Wagner Development New Event Series ExP Premiered in Munich By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
© 4Players Business 4Players Adds B2B Server Hosting to Its Services Hamburg-based 4Players, which specialises in software solutions and gaming servers, is expanding its range of services to include server hosting solutions for the B2B gaming sector. Software and server solutions provider 4Players, based in Hamburg, has announced the launch of its latest B2B server hosting platform, Odin Fleet, building on By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Efthimios Sidiropoulos (left) and Reiner Treder (right) take over parts of the responsibilities of Matthias Höfel © idee+spiel Business Efthimios Sidiropoulos Will Lead Supplier and Product Group Management at idee+spiel idee+spiel is restructuring the product group and supplier management department, which was newly created in 2017, following the departure of the previous head, Matthias Höfel. Reiner Treder takes over responsibility for Eurotrain. Efthimios Sidiropoulos, who built up the McMedia video game line, becomes the new head of the division. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Nerdicon in Leipzig is the new event for the Saxon gaming scene. © Nerdic Business Nerdicon in Leipzig Is the New Event for the Saxon Gaming Scene This year Nerdicon celebrates its premiere. The event is described as the 'new leading event' for the gaming and start-up scene in Leipzig and the surrounding area. R42, Marcus Klöppel and Nerdic are behind the event. A new event for the gaming scene in Central Germany: Nerdicon LE By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The new HQ of Galaxus Deutschland is the My Falkenried complex in Hamburg © Peter Drittenpreis Business Galaxus Deutschland: New Offices and Continued Growth The German division of Digitec Galaxus is moving into new headquarters within Hamburg at the end of September. At the same time, construction of its second logistics centre in Germany is continuing. All signs point to growth. More space for further growth, the new property that Galaxus Deutschland (Galaxus Germany) By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The number of German games companies grew by four per cent in twelve months. © game - The German Games Industry Association Business German Games Industry: Slower Employment Growth and Fewer New Companies The upward trend in the German games industry is slowing. The number of German games companies grew by four per cent in twelve months, and the number of people employed by devs and publishers increased by 3.5 per cent. This is considerably less than in previous years. The German By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Ubisoft Business Ubisoft at gamescom 2024 and in the Xperion French publisher Ubisoft is bringing two AAA titles to gamescom in Cologne. Star Wars Outlaws can be played at 100 stations. Assassin's Creed Shadows will be shown in a cinema. Esports matches in Rainbow Six Siege and XDefiant will take place in the Xperion. An Anno community event By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra © Skydance Games, Marvel Games Publishing Plaion Publishes Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Worldwide Skydance Games has found a worldwide publishing partner for its AAA title Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra with Plaion. It is expected to be released in 2025. Plaion has entered into a worldwide publishing partnership with Skydance Games to bring the AAA blockbuster Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra to gamers By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Drake Star sees gaming M&A activity increase for third consecutive quarter. © Drake Star Business Drake Star Sees Gaming M&A Activity Increase for Third Consecutive Quarter M&A activity in the gaming sector has continued to increase for the third quarter in a row, with the two largest deals of the year being acquisitions by private equity firms, according to investment bank Drake Star. Activity is expected to continue to increase, with a broader recovery By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Heroes of History © InnoGames Publishing InnoGames Announces New Strategy Game Heroes of History Heroes of History is the next new game from InnoGames, the creators of Forge of Empires. It is a city-building strategy game with a strong PvP focus and historical characters. Heroes of History will launch on iOS and Android, with the simultaneous opening of a beta server for the browser By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Liberale Gamer and Pixelgrüne Esports Liberale Gamer and Pixelgrüne Criticise Non-Recognition of Esports The Liberale Gamer e.V. and Pixelgrüne have criticised the German government's decision not to recognise the non-profit status of esports clubs in the annual tax law. This time the criticism comes from within the ranks of the governing parties. The criticism that the non-profit status for esports By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The IOC has slowly approached the topic of the Olympic Esport Games in recent years. The first major breakthrough came with the ‘Olympic Esports Week’ in Singapore in 2023 (photo), where it became clear that it was primarily about e-versions of sports © picture-alliance Business DOSB to Intensify Dialogue With Partners From Sports and Esports Following the IOC's decision to organise the Olympic Esports Games, the DOSB, at the request of GamesMarkt, stated that it feels an even greater responsibility to use the potential of esports to strengthen the values of sports and that it wants to be involved in this process. The By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
