Gerhold: Building an Alternative to Established Labels Stephan Steininger May 24, 2024 – 2 min read Share this post Mario Gerhold © Gerhold People Jean Guédon is Assassin's Creed's New Head of Content Ubisoft has revealed series veteran Jean Guédon as Assassin's Creed new Head of Content. He starts off strong: With making Black Flag Resynced official, patching Unity up for current consoles and talking about Hexe, Invictus and the last phase of Shadows' support cycle. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Quantumfrog and Pumuckl at gamescom 2025, with MD and founder Hendrik Rump in the front right (Rump) People How the Northern Lights at Quantumfrog Made the First Pumuckl Game in 26 Years Pumuckl is a household name in Germany, and Quantumfrog from Oldenburg release his first game in 26 years today. We talked to MD and founder Hendrik Rump about crafting a Bavarian Kobold in Northern Germany and how three generations of Germans have been influenced by Pumuckl. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read Kalypso Media Group CEO Dr Anika Thun and Timea Edvi, Publishing Director Kasedo Games (right) | Pictures by Kalypso/Kasedo People Kalypso Media Appoints Timea Edvi as Publishing Director for Kasedo Games Timea Edvi is moving from Square Enix to Kalypso Media, or more precisely to its publishing label Kasedo Games. In her new role as Publishing Director, she will be responsible for global publishing strategy, portfolio development and partner relations. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Archive Picture by USK Politics USK Submits Statement to Expert Commission on Youth Protection in Games With a written statement and participation in a closed hearing, the USK has actively contributed to the development of recommendations on online risks and digital participation, which a commission of experts appointed by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs is working on until the summer break. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Products Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Releases in German 24 March The Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Heroes of the Borderlands releases in German on 24 March 2026. Wizards of the Coast has also announced new themed seasons that are anchored around horror, high fantasy and champion key books. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Business Subscribe to GamesMarkt+ and Get a Pumuckl Switch or Steam Key We are teaming up with Quantumfrog for a subscription drive and giveaway: The next 10 annual subscribers to GamesMarkt+ will receive a Switch or Steam key of their choice of Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King. By Team Gamesmarkt • 2 min read Android Ecosystem Update © Google Business Google Revamps Android Ecosystem, Reduces Fees and Ends Dispute With Epic Games Google has announced major changes to the Android ecosystem. These include more billing options, a programme for registered third-party app stores and lower fees for its own services. Additionally, the dispute with Epic Games has been resolved. Xsolla also welcomes this development. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Products Binary Impact and Aerosoft Announce Forensics: Crime Scene Detective With LKA RLP In cooperation with the Rhineland-Palatinate State Criminal Police Office, Binary Impact is developing forensic science simulator Forensics: Crime Scene Detective. The game will bridge entertainment and teaching and is published by Aerosoft. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read André Faure, CEO of Gameplan Studio | Hendrik Lesser, CEO of remote control productions © rcp Business Gameplan Joins rcp as Its First South American Studio The Brazil-based studio Gameplan has joined remote control productions (rcp), becoming its first ever South American member studio. Gameplan has over 13 years' experience in co-development, engineering and outstaffing. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
People Jean Guédon is Assassin's Creed's New Head of Content Ubisoft has revealed series veteran Jean Guédon as Assassin's Creed new Head of Content. He starts off strong: With making Black Flag Resynced official, patching Unity up for current consoles and talking about Hexe, Invictus and the last phase of Shadows' support cycle. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Quantumfrog and Pumuckl at gamescom 2025, with MD and founder Hendrik Rump in the front right (Rump) People How the Northern Lights at Quantumfrog Made the First Pumuckl Game in 26 Years Pumuckl is a household name in Germany, and Quantumfrog from Oldenburg release his first game in 26 years today. We talked to MD and founder Hendrik Rump about crafting a Bavarian Kobold in Northern Germany and how three generations of Germans have been influenced by Pumuckl. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Kalypso Media Group CEO Dr Anika Thun and Timea Edvi, Publishing Director Kasedo Games (right) | Pictures by Kalypso/Kasedo People Kalypso Media Appoints Timea Edvi as Publishing Director for Kasedo Games Timea Edvi is moving from Square Enix to Kalypso Media, or more precisely to its publishing label Kasedo Games. In her new role as Publishing Director, she will be responsible for global publishing strategy, portfolio development and partner relations. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Archive Picture by USK Politics USK Submits Statement to Expert Commission on Youth Protection in Games With a written statement and participation in a closed hearing, the USK has actively contributed to the development of recommendations on online risks and digital participation, which a commission of experts appointed by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs is working on until the summer break. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Products Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Releases in German 24 March The Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Heroes of the Borderlands releases in German on 24 March 2026. Wizards of the Coast has also announced new themed seasons that are anchored around horror, high fantasy and champion key books. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Business Subscribe to GamesMarkt+ and Get a Pumuckl Switch or Steam Key We are teaming up with Quantumfrog for a subscription drive and giveaway: The next 10 annual subscribers to GamesMarkt+ will receive a Switch or Steam key of their choice of Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King. By Team Gamesmarkt • 2 min read
Android Ecosystem Update © Google Business Google Revamps Android Ecosystem, Reduces Fees and Ends Dispute With Epic Games Google has announced major changes to the Android ecosystem. These include more billing options, a programme for registered third-party app stores and lower fees for its own services. Additionally, the dispute with Epic Games has been resolved. Xsolla also welcomes this development. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Products Binary Impact and Aerosoft Announce Forensics: Crime Scene Detective With LKA RLP In cooperation with the Rhineland-Palatinate State Criminal Police Office, Binary Impact is developing forensic science simulator Forensics: Crime Scene Detective. The game will bridge entertainment and teaching and is published by Aerosoft. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
André Faure, CEO of Gameplan Studio | Hendrik Lesser, CEO of remote control productions © rcp Business Gameplan Joins rcp as Its First South American Studio The Brazil-based studio Gameplan has joined remote control productions (rcp), becoming its first ever South American member studio. Gameplan has over 13 years' experience in co-development, engineering and outstaffing. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
