SNK Opens New Studio With Former Tekken Head Katsuhiro Harada

Business

Greaterthan Group Launched to Fund "Elite Creative Studios"

Industry veteran Simon Zhu has established the GreaterThan Group (GTG), a new video game company that will build and fund "elite creative studios". The first co-owned partner studios are Arcanaut, led by Casey Hudson; BulletFarm, led by David Vonderhaar; and MAGship, led by Masato Sakai.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’

GameStop surprised the market and sparked debate in recent weeks with a bid for eBay worth over US$55 billion. The eBay board has now responded by firmly rejecting the offer.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Berlin's Games Industry Is More Optimistic About the Future Than the Film Industry

According to the 'Medienbarometer 2026' study released today, companies in the media, creative and digital sectors are under economic pressure and are calling for improved business conditions in Berlin. However, the local gaming industry is more optimistic about the future than other media sectors.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Greaterthan Group Launched to Fund "Elite Creative Studios"

Industry veteran Simon Zhu has established the GreaterThan Group (GTG), a new video game company that will build and fund "elite creative studios". The first co-owned partner studios are Arcanaut, led by Casey Hudson; BulletFarm, led by David Vonderhaar; and MAGship, led by Masato Sakai.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Dead As Disco

After racking up over 300 million views and more than a million demo players, Brain Jar Games' rhythm-driven beat 'em up Dead As Disco was released in Early Access. Within a week, sales had surpassed 200,000. A great success for an exceptional game!

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Business

Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’

GameStop surprised the market and sparked debate in recent weeks with a bid for eBay worth over US$55 billion. The eBay board has now responded by firmly rejecting the offer.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Berlin's Games Industry Is More Optimistic About the Future Than the Film Industry

According to the 'Medienbarometer 2026' study released today, companies in the media, creative and digital sectors are under economic pressure and are calling for improved business conditions in Berlin. However, the local gaming industry is more optimistic about the future than other media sectors.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Nacon's Midgar Studio Is Seeking Potential Acquirers

Following the closure of Spiders and impending changes at other Nacon studios, Midgar Studio is now seeking a buyer. The team of 27 is currently working on the JRPG Edge of Memories, scheduled for release later this year.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Odd Meter Raises $5M From GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures

Odd Meter, the independent game studio behind the narrative adventure game Indika, has secured $5 million in funding from GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures. This investment will be used to develop the studio's next project, which has not yet been announced.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read