Jennifer and Björn Pankratz. © Pithead Studio TV Business Björn and Jennifer Pankratz on Their End at Piranha Bytes and Future Plans Further insights: Björn and Jennifer Pankratz have spoken publicly about their end at Piranha Bytes, the silence that followed, why they are continuing alone with their Pithead Studio and what the future holds for the well-known brands. Björn Pankratz: "We didn't go voluntarily, did we?" Björn By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Nandita Wegehaupt © Die Hoffotografen Business Nandita Wegehaupt Appointed New Managing Director of Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur Nandita Wegehaupt will be the new managing director of the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur (Digital Games Culture Foundation). Previously, she worked for the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (German Business Foundation). She succeeds Çiğdem Uzunoğlu. Nandita Wegehaupt will become the new managing director of the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur (Digital Gaming Culture Foundation) By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck at gamescom 2023 © Koelnmesse GmbH, Uwe Weiser Business Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck to Open Gamescom Again Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck will open this year's gamescom, as he did last year. This has been announced by the organisers of gamescom and Koelnmesse. Once again this year, a high-ranking visitor from Berlin is travelling to the opening of gamescom. As the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring (left) with the President of the Bavarian Football Association Christoph Kern with the finalists in Augsburg © Bayerischer Fußball-Verband Esports Organisers Happy With 'Bayern zockt' Event A 13-year-old has won the "Bayern zockt" esports tournament series, which took place in Bavaria during Football European Championship Euro 24. The Bavarian Football Association, which welcomed Digital Minister Dr Fabian Mehring to the final, is pleased with the event. The final of "Bayern zockt" took By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Asus Business Asus ROG to be main sponsor of "Find Your Next Game" and exhibit at gamescom 2024 Webedia and Asus join forces at gamescom 2024 in Cologne. ROG (Republic of Gamers) will be the main sponsor of the FYNG event "Find Your Next Game" and will present the latest gaming hardware in Cologne. Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) is supporting "FYNG - Find Your By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Play24 Business Games and Politics at Play24 - Creative Gaming Festival This year's Play24 - Creative Gaming Festival will explore the relationship between digital games and politics, and how they can be used to explore social and political issues. The festival is opening its exhibition exclusively to school classes and youth groups. This year's Play24 - Creative By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© IOC Esports Olympic Esport Games Shall Debut in Saudi Arabia in 2025 Saudi Arabia will be the partner for the first Olympic Esports Games, scheduled for 2025. The partnership with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia will run for twelve years. The final approval will be made at the IOC General Assembly. It's not really a surprise. While By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Freaks 4U Gaming and Project V Esports Stage 2 Final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution in Cologne The Stage 2 Final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution will take place on 20 July in Cologne. Freaks 4U Gaming and Project V will host one of the biggest Valorant events for the GSA community. The offline final of the HanseMerkur Challengers DACH: Evolution Stage 2 2024, organised by By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia. Business The Fourth gamescom asia Takes Shape gamescom asia will take place in Singapore from 17 to 20 October this year. On the first two days, the business area will be open, with Shawn Layden among the speakers. Capcom has already confirmed its presence in the entertainment area. The 4th edition of gamescom asia will take place By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
GamesMarkt editor-in-chief Stephan Steininger © GamesMarkt Business Comment: A Setback for Lobbying, a Success for the Industry? By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Jonas Hüsges (COO), Carsten Fichtelmann (CEO) and Martin Ditter (CFO). © Daedalic Entertainment Business Daedalic Strengthens Its Management: Fichtelmann Appoints Hüsges as COO and Ditter as CFO Following its focus on publishing, Daedalic Entertainment is expanding its management team. Carsten Fichtelmann has appointed Jonas Hüsges as COO and Martin Ditter as CFO. The company has also moved to a central location in Hamburg, as successful games strengthen its position as an indie games publisher from Germany. Daedalic By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The entrance to the business area from the Piazza at gamescom 2023 © Koelnmesse GmbH, Harald Fleissner Business Saxony Organises Its First Gamescom Pavilion With 18 companies, Saxony will be represented at gamescom for the first time with its own joint booth. Companies from Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt are also taking part via the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung. For the first time, the Wirtschaftsförderung Sachsen (Saxony Economic Development Corporation) is organising a joint booth at gamescom. A By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
