Pre-Order-Charts: E3-Nachlese Tim Pototzki June 12, 2012 – 2 min read Share this post Nach der beeindruckenden E3-Präsentation klettert "Assassin's Creed 3" in den Pre-Order-Charts von Amazon.de © None Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sidekick Publishing / Philomena Schwab, Co-Founder at Stray Fawn Studio © Sidekick & Stray Fawn Products Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Screenshot Business Savvy Games Group Reportedly Wants to Buy Moonton from ByteDance According to an exclusive report by Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group is on the verge of its next billion-pound acquisition: the company is reportedly in talks with TikTok's parent company ByteDance about the mobile games studio Moonton. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Products Assemble and Conradical Announce Idle Desktop Poker Card Corner Swiss dev Conradical Games, maker of Desktop Dungeon, and Wiesbaden-based publisher Assemble have announced Card Corner, a chill poker game for the corner of your screen. The demo is out now, the game on 9 March. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma © Marvelous Europe Products Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a spin-off of a spin-off. This action RPG, farming, and social simulation hybrid is made particularly accessible by a number of streamlining features without compromising the core elements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Products Under the Island Under the Island by Slime King Games is more than a loveletter to The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. It brings so many of its own ideas to the table that it could well have been a Nintendo-made GBA Zelda itself. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read Picture by Pexels/Clicker Happy Business Warsaw Takes the Lead Among Europe's Game Development Hubs According to Report A new report commissioned by Warsaw’s Economic Development Department sees Poland's capital as the leading games development hub in Europe, at least in terms of employment figures. It calls for greater self-confidence on the part of Warsaw as a gaming location. By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read Circana Games Market Dynamics Report © Circana Business Circana: "Younger Players Are Shifting More Heavily Toward PC and Mobile" US market researchers at Circana are forecasting a "transformative year" for video games in 2026. While GTA 6, Switch 2 and subscriptions are expected to generate momentum, challenges are also anticipated, particularly with regard to hardware, macroeconomics and shifts in consumer behaviour. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Julia Pfiffer & Tim Schmitz, the two co-CEOs of astragon entertainment © Sabrina Weniger Business Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Jasmin Oestreicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Sidekick Publishing / Philomena Schwab, Co-Founder at Stray Fawn Studio © Sidekick & Stray Fawn Products Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Screenshot Business Savvy Games Group Reportedly Wants to Buy Moonton from ByteDance According to an exclusive report by Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group is on the verge of its next billion-pound acquisition: the company is reportedly in talks with TikTok's parent company ByteDance about the mobile games studio Moonton. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Products Assemble and Conradical Announce Idle Desktop Poker Card Corner Swiss dev Conradical Games, maker of Desktop Dungeon, and Wiesbaden-based publisher Assemble have announced Card Corner, a chill poker game for the corner of your screen. The demo is out now, the game on 9 March. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma © Marvelous Europe Products Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a spin-off of a spin-off. This action RPG, farming, and social simulation hybrid is made particularly accessible by a number of streamlining features without compromising the core elements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Products Under the Island Under the Island by Slime King Games is more than a loveletter to The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. It brings so many of its own ideas to the table that it could well have been a Nintendo-made GBA Zelda itself. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
Picture by Pexels/Clicker Happy Business Warsaw Takes the Lead Among Europe's Game Development Hubs According to Report A new report commissioned by Warsaw’s Economic Development Department sees Poland's capital as the leading games development hub in Europe, at least in terms of employment figures. It calls for greater self-confidence on the part of Warsaw as a gaming location. By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read
Circana Games Market Dynamics Report © Circana Business Circana: "Younger Players Are Shifting More Heavily Toward PC and Mobile" US market researchers at Circana are forecasting a "transformative year" for video games in 2026. While GTA 6, Switch 2 and subscriptions are expected to generate momentum, challenges are also anticipated, particularly with regard to hardware, macroeconomics and shifts in consumer behaviour. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
