Ferocious © Omyog, tinyBuild Publishing Ferocious Makes a Big Impression at Games Germany Showcase Ferocious made a strong impression at the Games Germany Showcase. The graphically impressive dinosaur game is being developed at Omyog and will be published by tinyBuild. Omyog and tinyBuild used the Games Germany Showcase to unveil a new trailer for Ferocious. After a catastrophic shipwreck, players awaken on a fog- By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant © Bippinbits Publishing Bippinbits reveals PVKK: Planetenverteidigungs- kanonenkommandant Dresden-based indie studio Bippinbits, known for Dome Keeper, has announced its third game. It is called PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant and was presented at the Games Germany Showcase. After Of Mice and Moggies and the huge success of Dome Keeper, Bippinbits has unveiled its next game: PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant. The name is By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Screw Drivers © Headup and Creactstudios Publishing Screw Drivers Is the First Graduate of Headup's Prototype Programme Headup and Creactstudios have released the build and race sandbox game Screw Drivers. The game is the first graduate of Headup's Prototype Programme, where players are invited to give feedback on the ideas behind a game based on early prototype versions. Indie publisher Headup, no longer part of By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Lars Wingefors, co-founder and Group CEO. © Embracer Business Embracer Group Is Cutting Jobs in Germany and Austria, but Not Everywhere Else in the World The Embracer Group's annual report shows how many jobs were cut in Germany and Austria, although there were also countries where the number of employees increased. However, Group CEO Lars Wingefors looks to the future and speaks of more than 70 releases by the end of March 2025. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Ubisoft Blue Byte/Aesir Interactive/Astragon Publishing Two German Games Added to PlayStation Plus Lineup for June Two games made in Germany made it onto the list of new releases for PlayStation Plus subscribers in June. This is a welcomed boost for developers and publishers, with a sequel and DLC announced at the same time. The subscription services offered by the platform manufacturers are not only a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Christian Balazs, Director of Games © Sunday Business Sunday Appoints Christian Balazs as Director of Games Sunday has appointed Christian Balazs as its new Director of Games. This is a milestone in the company's strategic shift towards becoming a hybrid-casual games company. Sunday announced the appointment of Christian Balazs as the new Director of Games. He will join the team in Hamburg. Balazs, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Into the Emberlands © Daedalic and Tiny Roar Publishing Daedalic and Tiny Roar Launched Into the Emberlands The two Hamburg-based companies, Daedalic Entertainment and Tiny Roar, have sent Into the Emberlands into Early Access. It's a cosy exploration game with a roguelite twist, all about rebuilding the home of the Knacks. Daedalic Entertainment and developer Tiny Roar have released Into the Emberlands in Early By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
PressEngine launches Events booking feature. © PressEngine Publishing PressEngine Launches Event Booking Feature The PR and marketing tool PressEngine has been enhanced with an Events feature. This will allow developers, publishers and agencies to manage media and influencer events, as well as large scale events at international trade shows. PressEngine, the gaming PR and marketing tool, has launched its Events feature, which aims By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Cosplay is a big part of gamescom in Cologne, here is a picture of the cosplay contest powered by Mini from 2023. And also at gamescom latam, cosplay will have its own space, or rather, a lounge by essence © Koelnmesse/Hanne Engwald Business Essence Sponsors Gamescom Latam Cosplay Lounge Like the main event in August, the South American offshoot of gamescom latam will also focus on cosplay. The cosplay lounge, specially designed for the event, will be presented by cosmetics brand essence, which is continuing to expand its involvement in the gaming world, which it started at the end By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Hooded Horse signs Drill Keeper from ShoulderByte in Hamburg. © ShoulderByte Publishing Hooded Horse Signs Drill Keeper From ShoulderByte in Hamburg The first game from Hamburg-based ShoulderByte will be published by Hooded Horse. The US publisher now has a total of six games from Germany in its portfolio. Dennis Strümpel is the solo developer behind ShoulderByte. US publisher Hooded Horse has signed another game from a German company: Drill Keeper, By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Pexels/Bradley Hook VR-XR-MR Bavaria is Funding Ten XR Projects With 391,000 Euros At yesterday's meeting, the XR funding committee of the FFF Bayern recommended funding for a total of ten projects. Six of the projects are in the development phase and four in the production phase. In addition to film production and game development, Bavaria also supports productions in the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
