SAE Institute Opens New Campus in Leipzig

People

Manuela Wieczorek to Become Managing Director of Respawn Mgmt

Starting in early June, Respawn mgmt Künstler- und Eventmanagement GmbH will have a new Managing Director: Manuela Wieczorek. She will take over the position from Stephan Reichart, who will remain the company's CEO.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

The Art of the Acquisition: Why Scaling Successfully Requires a Translator, Not an Enforcer

In this week’s “Update”, Zoran Roso dives deep into the "culture overwrite" trap, the damaging corporate reflex to aggressively assimilate new acquisitions rather than protect the unique spark that made them valuable in the first place.

By Zoran Roso • 3 min read

Business

One-Third of German Gamers Create Content for Games

One-third of gamers in Germany have created game content themselves at least once, according to a survey by game. The motivations behind creating user-generated content include expressing creativity, enhancing the gaming experience and developing programming skills.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Tabletop

The Pokémon Company International Bans Grading and Scalper Prices at Events

With a new ruling for their events, the Pokémon Company International is trying to reign in brutally overpriced resales of certain TCG cards. Graded slabs are banned from their events, and certain online products will no longer be sold to the West.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Side Names New COO and CCO to Accelerate Scale and Growth

Games services provider Side has reorganised its executive team to improve operational delivery and go-to-market capabilities. Olivier Deslandes has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, while Martin McBride has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Luna Abyss

Luna Abyss, from Kwalee Labs and Kwalee, has flown somewhat under the radar. This single-player, story-driven shooter features fluid platforming and bullet-hell combat in a visually unique game world set in a derelict megastructure.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Jobs

Förderreferent:in mit dem Schwerpunkt Games (m/w/d)

Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg; Potsdam

By GamesMarket Job Agent • 2 min read

Jobs

Förderreferent:in mit dem Schwerpunkt XR und Zukunftstechnologien (m/w/d)

Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg; Berlin

By GamesMarket Job Agent • 2 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Maria Amirkhanyan

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 4 min read