XR project Emperor. © Reynard Films / Atlas V Business FFF Funded XR Projects Attend Paris and Cannes At today's start of the NewImage Festival in France, Bavaria's XR industry is also presenting its best. The FFF Bayern has funded several projects that are award nominees, presenters or partners at the event. The 7th NewImage Festival from 24 to 28 April 2024 starts today. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
David Boström (left) is CEO of Embracer Games Archive, currently part of Embracer Group under CEO Lars Wingefors. © Embracer Business Embracer Games Archive Stays Active, CEO Boström Says After the Embracer group splits into three new companies, the large private games collection of Embracer Games Archive will remain secure, Archive CEO David Boström assured GamesMarkt. Under what parent company is still to be discussed, however. While the daughter firms and labels of the announced three-part-split at Embracer are By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
The notary, Watcharid Nithisatienchai, Sumunthana Punthuchat and Benjamin Lochmann at the studio founding in Nuremberg on 24 April 2024. © Lochmann Development Nithisatienchai and Punthuchat Found Mimu in Nuremberg The inofficial indie capital of Franconia is growing: Thai couple Nithisatienchai and Punthuchat have founded their indie studio Mimu UG just now in Nuremberg with the administrational support of Pixel Maniacs founder Benjamin Lochmann. The 2D and animation support studio is on the lookout for investment offers. Centered around Pixel By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© Dachverband Tanz Development Kreativ-Transfer Opens 2024 Call The Kreativ-Transfer organised by Dachverband Tanz has opened its applications for 2024. German indie studios can apply for the project to get funding for international networking travels and event visits. The current call for funding through the Kreativ-Tranfer programme organised by Dachverband Tanz and supported by the Federal Commissioner for By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Infogrames is Revived by Atari as a Publishing Label. © Atari Publishing Infogrames is Revived by Atari as a Publishing Label Atari has established a new publishing label under the well-known Infogrames brand. The "new" brand is a legacy brand known for game development and worldwide distribution from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. Infogrames has also announced the acquisition of its first IP, the Totally Reliable Delivery By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Bonpoint is the first partner introduced by The Pokémon Company for the expansion of Monpoké products to Europe and beyond. The French company is launching a fashion collection and a skincare line © Bonpoint/Pokémon Company Business Pokémon Takes Monpoké Brand Extension to Europe and Beyond The Pokémon Company has announced the further internationalisation of its Monpoké brand extension, aimed at toddlers and babies. The first partner is the French company Bonpoint. Until now, Monpoké products have only been available in Asia. With this brand extension, The Pokémon Company aims to introduce children to the characters By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Stray Fawn / Mechanistry / Slug Disco Business Stray Fawn Co-Hosts Earth Day Sale on Steam Together with Slug Disco and Mechanistry, Swiss dev Stray Fawn is hosting the Earth Day Sale on Steam. The sale highlights games with a focus on biodiversity and nature to raise awareness for climate change. In honour of Earth Day, which was celebrated this year on 22 April, Swiss game By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, Co-CEOs astragon Entertainment © Archive astragon Business Astragon Entertainment Increased its Revenues by 5% in the Last Financial Year aastragon Entertainment, part of the Team17 Group, generated revenues of almost 41.9 million Euros in the last financial year. The Düsseldorf-based publisher, which specialises in simulation games, recorded growth of five per cent. The British Team17 Group has published its annual report (April 2023 to end of March 2024) By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
BIG and Logitech G Forge Multi-Year Partnership. © BIG and Logitech Esports BIG and Logitech G Forge Multi-Year Partnership Berlin International Gaming, or BIG, and Logitech G have announced a global strategic partnership. This will open up new opportunities to promote the esports landscape in GSA and beyond. The German esports organization Berlin International Gaming and Logitech G, Logitech's gaming technology and gear brand, have announced a By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Rene Korte, here at gamescom 2013, founder of Roccat, headed the German branch of Turtle Beach until 2023 © None Business Turtle Beach Buries German Accessories Brand Roccat Five years after its acquisition, Turtle Beach is removing the Roccat brand from its portfolio. However, some product lines of the Hamburg-based brand will continue. Looking for Roccat? Click here" is the current message not only on the German homepage of Turtle Beach. Following the link takes you to By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Astragon Acquired Independent Arts Software for up to €3.5m. © Archive astragon Business Astragon Acquired Independent Arts Software for up to €3.5m In April 2023, astragon Entertainment acquired Independent Arts Software. At the time, the acquisition sum was not disclosed, but it is now. The value of the takeover is up to 3.5 million Euros. Almost one year ago, on 27 April 2023, astragon Entertainment acquired 100 per cent of the By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
"Be A Hero" Gaming Zone returns 2024. © BXDXO Business CCON | Comic Con Stuttgart 2024 Returns With "Be A Hero" Gaming Zone On 30 November and 1 December, CCON | Comic Con Stuttgart will once again open its doors to fans of modern pop culture. After its successful launch last year, the Gaming Zone will once again be part of the core programme in 2024. After its premiere, the Gaming Zone returns to By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
