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Interview: Astragon Relies on External Partners for Physical Distribution

Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business. We talked to the two co-CEOs, Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, about this decision. Going forward, their physical distribution will be handled by experienced external partners.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Astragon Completely Exits its Physical Distribution Business

Astragon Entertainment has made the strategic decision to exit its low-margin physical distribution business completely. The Düsseldorf-based company distributed physical copies of its own games, as well as those of partners such as Focus Entertainment, Microids and Giants Software.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Join Forces for Global Launch of Gambonanza

Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing have partnered up for the global co-publishing of Gambonanza, an upcoming roguelike chess-builder from the solo developer Paul Giovannini of Blukulélé Studio.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Esports

Franziska Giffey Discusses Esports in Germany at G2 Panel

The Berlin-based esports organisation invited representatives from politics and esports to its headquarters to discuss Germany's competitiveness and development in global esports. Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs, Franziska Giffey, was also present.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Game Association Aims to Continue Start-up Scholarship for Games

Game - the German Games Industry Association is calling for the continuation of the Press Start: Games Founding Grant. In a letter to the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the necessity of the programme and proposed changes are outlined.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Microids Releases Richard Garfield’s King of Tokyo Digitally

Richard Garfield's King of Tokyo will become a digital board game adaption made by Microids on 21 May, for all platforms. The physical editions will include exclusive board game expansion materials.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Net.Attack() by ByteRockers' Fully Launches 12 March 2026

The Early Access title Net.Attack(), in which players code their own Bullet Heaven attack patterns, releases its full version on 12 March. Developers behind the game is Berlin studio and publisher ByteRockers'.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

2026 Elections in Baden-Württemberg: What Do the Parties Plan for Gaming?

With Baden-Württemberg state elections coming in March, we are collecting the parties' positions on gaming and the games industry. Both currently governing parties have plans for the games funding through MFG, while the most elaborate plans come from the FDP.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Business

Wooga Partners With Agatha Christie Limited

The Berlin-based studio Wooga has announced a partnership with Agatha Christie Limited. Wooga's game, June's Journey, will bring Agatha Christie's world to life with an all-new mystery inspired by the author's legacy.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read