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Business

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

Events

Home of Indies at gamescom 2026: New Booth Concept & Tom Achsel

Once again, the Berlin-based communications agency Factory-C is bringing indie studios from around the world together at gamescom with Home of Indies. Its new and enhanced stand concept features four booth sizes for increased flexibility. Tom Achsel is providing additional support.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Interview: The Largest Project in Daedalic's Publishing History to Date

Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is the largest project in Daedalic's publishing history to date. The developer, gameXcite, has grown from six to eighteen employees thanks to funding and its own efforts. An interview with Jonas Hüsges (Daedalic's COO) and Patrick Streppel (gameXcite's CEO).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Products

Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown

A Star Trek game from Germany? Yes, exactly. Developed by gameXcite and Daedalic Entertainment, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is a narrative adventure and base management game in which players embark on the starship's journey to the Alpha Quadrant.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Nintendo Switch 2 Parental Control System Officially Certified in Germany

After the USK re-examined and approved the youth protection systems of the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Account system and, for the first time, the Nintendo Switch 2, this decision has now also been confirmed by the KJM. This means that Nintendo consoles officially meet all legal requirements.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 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