Gerhold: Building an Alternative to Established Labels Stephan Steininger May 24, 2024 – 2 min read Share this post Mario Gerhold © Gerhold Maurice Lange, Aleksandar Kovacevic, Matthias Konen and Johanna Schmid (from Left to Right) | Picture by ESBD People ESBD Expands and Reorganises Political Communication Department The german Esports association ESBD is expanding its capacity in political communication and has gained two experienced industry professionals, Johanna Schmid and Maurice Lange, as advisors. At the same time, political and federation communications are being consolidated under Aleksandar Kovacevic. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read People In Conversation With... Tymon Smektala In his new ‘Update,’ brand and marketing expert Zoran Roso talks to Techland's Tymon Smektala about the strategic necessity of the systemic sandbox, the real ROI behind seven years of free post-launch support versus aggressive monetization, and the role of a modern Franchise Director. By Zoran Roso • 8 min read Cécile Vulliemin, Head of Design at the Swiss Arts Council. (Pro Helvetia / Gina Folly) Pro Helvetia on Switzerland’s Revised Art Funding Guidelines The art funding in Switzerland goes back almost a century. In the form of Pro Helvetia, many art forms, including games, are held up as national treasures. We talked to Cécile Vulliemin, Head of Design at the Swiss Arts Council, about Swiss’s cultural message and its art funding. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read (Digitec Galaxus) Business Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Triple-i Initiative 2026 © Triple-i Initiative Products Triple-i Initiative 2026: All Announcements The third showcase of the Triple-i Initiative featured 40 announcements in under 45 minutes, with contributions from Klei Entertainment, Konami, 11 bit Studios, Shiro Games and Crema. Here's an overview of all the announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Christofer Sundberg / David Bateson / Magnus Bruun © Nordic Game, Sundberg, Bruun, Bateson Events Christofer Sundberg Leads New Wave of Speakers at NG26 Liquid Swords CEO and Samson creator, Christofer Sundberg, is among several new speakers taking part in Nordic Game 26. The line-up also includes David Bateson, Adam Stjärnljus, Klas Eriksson and Trine Laier. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Solarpunk © rokaplay Products Rokaplay Is Releasing Solarpunk in June Cyberwave and rokaplay are set to release Solarpunk in June. This survival game, which is set in a technologically advanced world of floating islands, has been added to over a million wishlists on Steam. Mi'pu'mi Games is handling the console port. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #14 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include a new Master's in Game Studies, the TH Cologne's summer school, creepypasta and more. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read Alabaster Dawn © Radical Fish Games Products Alabaster Dawn From Radical Fish Games Launches in May 2026 The number of highly anticipated in May 2026 releases continues to grow. Alabaster Dawn from CrossCode developer Radical Fish Games is also set to launch in Early Access next month. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Maurice Lange, Aleksandar Kovacevic, Matthias Konen and Johanna Schmid (from Left to Right) | Picture by ESBD People ESBD Expands and Reorganises Political Communication Department The german Esports association ESBD is expanding its capacity in political communication and has gained two experienced industry professionals, Johanna Schmid and Maurice Lange, as advisors. At the same time, political and federation communications are being consolidated under Aleksandar Kovacevic. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
People In Conversation With... Tymon Smektala In his new ‘Update,’ brand and marketing expert Zoran Roso talks to Techland's Tymon Smektala about the strategic necessity of the systemic sandbox, the real ROI behind seven years of free post-launch support versus aggressive monetization, and the role of a modern Franchise Director. By Zoran Roso • 8 min read
Cécile Vulliemin, Head of Design at the Swiss Arts Council. (Pro Helvetia / Gina Folly) Pro Helvetia on Switzerland’s Revised Art Funding Guidelines The art funding in Switzerland goes back almost a century. In the form of Pro Helvetia, many art forms, including games, are held up as national treasures. We talked to Cécile Vulliemin, Head of Design at the Swiss Arts Council, about Swiss’s cultural message and its art funding. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
(Digitec Galaxus) Business Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
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Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #14 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include a new Master's in Game Studies, the TH Cologne's summer school, creepypasta and more. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read
Alabaster Dawn © Radical Fish Games Products Alabaster Dawn From Radical Fish Games Launches in May 2026 The number of highly anticipated in May 2026 releases continues to grow. Alabaster Dawn from CrossCode developer Radical Fish Games is also set to launch in Early Access next month. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
