Generation Exile © Sonderlust Studios Products Generation Exile Developed by Sonderlust Studios, Generation Exile has flown somewhat under the radar. This space-faring colony management simulation game received hardly any attention when it was released on Early Access, but deserved better. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Politics Regional Association Games & XR Mitteldeutschland Sets Out Its Claims for Thuringia Games & XR Mitteldeutschland has drawn up a five-point plan to encourage politicians to support the games industry in Thuringia. The main focus is on implementing measures that have long been standard practice in other German federal states. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Sudden Strike 5 © Kite Games & Kalypso Media Products Kalypso Media Will Release Sudden Strike 5 in April 2026 On 23 April 2026, German publisher Kalypso Media and Budapest-based developer Kite Games will launch Sudden Strike 5, the latest instalment in the World War II real-time tactics series, for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Farming Simulator 26 for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices © Giants Software Products Farming Simulator 26 & Project Motor Racing 2.0 Giants Software has announced the release of Farming Simulator 26 for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. Additionally, the Swiss publisher and developer Straight4 Studios has made Update 2.0 available for Project Motor Racing, the biggest update to the simulation since its launch. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Business Nordic Game 2026 Premieres AI Track, First Talks Revealed For the first time, Nordic Game Spring 2026 will have a dedicated session track for the topic of AI in gaming. Now, the organisers have revealed the first talks and speakers from the track. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
VBL CC Finale at Xperion Hamburg Arena on 07 March 07 2026. Photo by Oliver Hardt/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images Esports Knockout Round of the VBL Grand Final by Wow 2026 in Hamburg In the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) Grand Final, 32 players will compete for the German championship title, €100,000 in prize money and places at the EA FC Pro World Championship. This esports event will be held at Xperion in Hamburg, just as the 2026 VBL Club Championship was. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business German Games Market is Growing Despite Declining Revenues Form Game Sales Total revenue of €9.38 billion was generated in Germany in 2025 from games, gaming hardware and accessories. This represents a 4% increase on 2024. According to the game, performance varied significantly across segments. Some calculations have changed due to a change in data service provider. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Business Elimu Goal and Futuregames Partner for African-European Be Ubuntu Game Jam The Be Ubuntu Game Jam by Elimu Goal and Futuregames wants to bring together teams and senior dev from Africa and Europe for united game development: The online jam will start on 14 April. Registration is open now. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Oh Apollo! (Blue Backpack) Products Blue Backpack's Next Game is Oh Apollo!, an Oracle Management Game With their next game, Blue Backpack might revisit the Constance visual style, but not the action genre: Oh Apollo! is a cosy management game in which players are Pythia, oracle of the greek god. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
"Games Minister" Mehring during the Opening of the Gamerei in Munich in 2024. © Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs Events Games/Bavaria: Ticket Sales For GG Bavaria Business Day at Gamerei Started Games/Bavaria has revealed further details about the GG Bavaria Business Day, which takes place the day before the German Computer Game Awards ceremony. The event will be held at the Gamerei. Tickets are available for €75. Students are eligible for a discount. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Creator and Community Director Charlotte Willis @ Diva Agency © Diva Business Diva Agency Launches Creator and Community Division Following a year of growth within its PR & Comms division, Diva Agency - with offices in Bristol, London and Amsterdam - is announcing the launch of a new Creator and Community Engagement Team. This new division will support the agency's global games and entertainment clients. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Bus © Aerosoft and TML-Studios Products The Bus: As Realistic As a Berlin Trip If you miss the experiences a trip with Berlin’s BVG bus lines brings, but want to be at the helm, there’s no better way than The Bus by Aerosoft and TML-Studios. Even Hamburgian northern lights will get their fill. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
