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Imprinted is Munich Veteran Developer Cobalt Lane’s Debut Title

A new studio sitting in Munich has announced their horror title Imprinted: Cobalt Lane is made up out of and working with veteran faces of the German industry such as Filippo Beck Peccoz, Simone Mändl and Josef Attenberger of DU&I or Alexander Zacherl.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Five GSA Studios Can Hope For an Independent Games Festival Award

The jury has selected the nominees for this year's Independent Games Festival Awards (IGFA) from 800 submissions. Baby Steps is the favorite, but with Playables, Three More Years, Kevin Du, PlayWithFurcifer, and Stray Fawn, studios GSA also have a chance.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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Pro Helvetia Opens Games Funding Call for 2026

Game workers in Switzerland can apply for prototype, production and post-production funding until 1 March with Pro Helvetia. A gamescom travel call is open until 1 February. Pro Helvetia has also updated their funding guidelines for some disciplines.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Imprinted is Munich Veteran Developer Cobalt Lane’s Debut Title

A new studio sitting in Munich has announced their horror title Imprinted: Cobalt Lane is made up out of and working with veteran faces of the German industry such as Filippo Beck Peccoz, Simone Mändl and Josef Attenberger of DU&I or Alexander Zacherl.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Michael Metzger of Drake Star Reflects on 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026

How do game industry executives look back at 2025 and what do they think about 2026? We spoke to Michael Metzger, Managing Partner Drake Star, to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Drake Star: "2025 Was a Landmark Year for Gaming M&A"

Drake Star has released its latest Global Gaming Report 2025, which covers gaming M&As, financings and IPOs. Two megadeals stand out in particular. The global technology investment bank is also positive about 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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Five GSA Studios Can Hope For an Independent Games Festival Award

The jury has selected the nominees for this year's Independent Games Festival Awards (IGFA) from 800 submissions. Baby Steps is the favorite, but with Playables, Three More Years, Kevin Du, PlayWithFurcifer, and Stray Fawn, studios GSA also have a chance.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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Pro Helvetia Opens Games Funding Call for 2026

Game workers in Switzerland can apply for prototype, production and post-production funding until 1 March with Pro Helvetia. A gamescom travel call is open until 1 February. Pro Helvetia has also updated their funding guidelines for some disciplines.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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MDM Funds Seven Games With 655,000 Euros

The Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) funds 55 media products with 5.8 mil €, of which 655,000 € go to 7 game and XR products. Among them are Code: 9 by Riding Turtles, Vivid by Team Nava and Actrio Studio's DeMaré.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read