Gerhold: Building an Alternative to Established Labels

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This Austrian Made A Supernatural Fan Game And DLC Over 12 Years, All For Free

Jot Brunner alias Ilikescifi made Uebernatural, a Supernatural series fan game, released it in 2021 and delivered a story DLC today. All of it is free. We interviewed him on love for the series, his time in the GSA games industry and more.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

Clemens Mayer-Wegelin Follows Hester Woodliffe as Video Games Europe Chairman

The European games publishers’ association, Video Games Europe, has a new chair of the board. Nintendo executive Clemens Mayer-Wegelin has taken over the role from Warner Bros. executive Hester Woodliffe, who has driven the association forward over the past two years.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy on Operating a Forever Game and "Not Chasing Trends"

Jagex is celebrating the 25th anniversary of RuneScape this year. We spoke to Jon Bellamy about the franchise's enduring popularity, the current MMO market, how the company has ditched problematic monetisation strategies and the privilege and responsibility that comes with owning a 'forever game'.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Products

Secrets of Strixhaven Preview: All Products, all Mechanics

We sat down with the Wizards of the Coast set designers for Secrets of Strixhaven to discuss the key mechanics of the upcoming set, new card treatments, Special Guests and product types available at release.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Products

Zero Parades Launches 21 May with Full German Localisation

The next title of Disco Elysium company ZA/UM, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, will launch in just two months. The game will feature localisation in German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish to start, with more to come.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

gamescom

NRW Seeks For Prototypes For Its Gamescom Booth Again

As in previous years, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is organising a gaming area as part of the gamescom joint stand, where prototypes from studios in NRW will be showcased. Applications are open until 6 May.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Ikea Celebrates 20 Years of Japanese Stores With Pokopia Collab

To mark 20 years of stores in Japan, Ikea is cooperating with Pokémon Pokopia. While certain events will only be held in Japanese stores, the Ikea Island in game will be visitable from everywhere, featuring Ikea rooms and furniture.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

This Austrian Made A Supernatural Fan Game And DLC Over 12 Years, All For Free

Jot Brunner alias Ilikescifi made Uebernatural, a Supernatural series fan game, released it in 2021 and delivered a story DLC today. All of it is free. We interviewed him on love for the series, his time in the GSA games industry and more.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

Clemens Mayer-Wegelin Follows Hester Woodliffe as Video Games Europe Chairman

The European games publishers’ association, Video Games Europe, has a new chair of the board. Nintendo executive Clemens Mayer-Wegelin has taken over the role from Warner Bros. executive Hester Woodliffe, who has driven the association forward over the past two years.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read