Maneater; © Tripwire Interactive & HandyGames HandyGames Develops a Mobile Port of Tripwire's Maneater Originally developed by Tripwire Interactive and released on PC and consoles, Maneater is being adapted for mobile by HandyGames. Players will be able to experience the full "ShaRkPG" on the go. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Swedish Games Industry 2025: Game Developer Index by Dataspelsbranschen Business Sweden's Gaming Industry is Growing and Concerned About New Regulations The Swedish industry association Dataspelsbranschen has presented its new annual report. With an increase in sales and growth in the number of companies, there is cause for celebration, were it not for concerns about the Digital Fairness Act and similar regulations affecting the EU industry. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
In 2025, GG Bavaria took place for the first time in the Small Olympic Hall (Kleine Olympiahalle). [Alexander Hartung für Games/Bavaria] Business Games Bavaria Confirms GG Bavaria for March 2026 GG Bavaria will continue in 2026. The event, organized by Games Bavaria, will take place again at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich from March 6 to 8. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
DevGamm CEO Maria Chyrvona (left) and Founder Lerika Mallayeva explaining the DevGamm 2026 timeline in Lisbon (GamesMarkt) Business DevGamm on Growth Path to Dubai, Here’s Why After a massive growth-spurt in Lisbon this year, DevGamm is moving to Dubai next. We explain why based on market data from the UAE, MENA's drive to gaming power and an exclusive interview with DevGamm CEO Maria Chyrvona. By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read
Business Geoff Keighley Partners With Amazon and Prime Video for The Game Awards For the first time since its inception, Prime Video will broadcast The Game Awards live. At the same time, Amazon will become the official retail partner of the famous awards. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Xsolla and Airbridge; © Xsolla Xsolla and Airbridge Partner to Deliver Unified Mobile and Web Performance Insights Xsolla has announced a new Server-to-Server integration with Airbridge, a leading unified measurement platform for mobile marketers. This integration connects mobile and web data. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Supercell Assigns Integrated Communications Budget for GSA to MSM.Digital Communications MSM.digital Communications is now responsible for providing Supercell with strategic communications consultancy and media relations services in German-speaking countries. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Anno 117: Pax Romana; Ubisoft Products Anno 117: Pax Romana - New Ideas and Bold Innovations Instead of Reskinning Following Anno 1800, a new game from the long-established and highly popular Anno franchise is a massive undertaking. However, Ubisoft Mainz has risen to the challenge, boldly packing lots of new ideas into Anno 117: Pax Romana. By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read
~170 employees from over 25 nations work at Ubisoft Mainz; about 100 of them work on the Anno brand; around 50 developers working on other major Ubisoft brands and technology solutions. ©Ubisoft Mainz Business Ubisoft Mainz: The Studio Behind Anno Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation Anno 1995 saw the founding of Related Designs, which became part of Ubisoft over ten years ago. To date, the studio has released six Anno games, and three of the four founders still work for the company today. We spoke to studio manager Thomas Pottkämper about the company's impressive history. By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read
Jonathan Lander, Board Member at LootLocker / Alexander Bergendahl, CEO and Co-Founder of LootLocker; © LootLocker LootLocker Raises $2.5M and Strengthens Publishing Initiative With Jonathan Lander LootLocker, the backend powering numerous live games, is expanding its remit to help publishers connect their catalogues and guide the player journey. To this end, they have brought on board Jonathan Lander, former SVP of Global Product & Publisher Operations at Bethesda. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Impression from Caggtus 2025 [Picture by Leipziger Messe | Niclas Schmidt] Business Caggtus: Tabletop Tournament, More Space for Artists and Reduced Prices for Merchandise Retailer Six months before the trade fair, advance ticket sales for Caggtus 2026 are in full swing. New details from the concept are also being revealed. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
PlayStation 5 console; © SIE Sony Reports Strong Figures From the PlayStation Segment Sony's PlayStation 5 console continues to sell well, with sales slightly exceeding those of last year. Software sales are showing a similar trend, which is why Sony has raised its sales outlook. However, the outlook for operating income remains unchanged, partly due to one-off effects and tariffs. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
