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Daedalic Achieves Historic Publishing Success in Its 20th Anniversary Year
Jonas Hüsges (COO), Carsten Fichtelmann (CEO) and Martin Ditter (CFO). © Daedalic Entertainment
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Daedalic Achieves Historic Publishing Success in Its 20th Anniversary Year

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, which was released yesterday by Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite, reached number one in the worldwide Steam charts on its launch day. It also became the most successful console launch in the Hamburg-based publisher's 20th anniversary year.
By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Applications for Gamecity Hamburg Prototype Funding 2026
The Gamecity Hamburg Prototype Funding 2026 Awarding Committee comprises the following individuals: Michael Schade (CEO and Co-Founder of Rockfish Games), Valentina Birke (Director of Indie Arena Booth), Karsten Schwaiger (Head of the Hamburg Ministry of Culture and Media's Media and Digital Economy division), Nina Müller (Goodgame Studios' VP of Publishing & Development Services), Jonas Hüsges (COO of Daedalic Entertainment), and Dennis Schoubye (Head of Gamecity Hamburg).
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Applications for Gamecity Hamburg Prototype Funding 2026

This year, Gamecity Hamburg is offering €400,000 of prototype funding for games. Applications are open until 30 March. Eligible applicants include founders, start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Hamburg.
By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Epic Games Acquires Meshcapade and Will Establish a Presence in Tübingen
The technology developed by Meshcapade is based on the SMPL (Skinned Multi-Person Linear) body model, which was developed by the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. This model provides a 3D representation of the human form and was trained using thousands of 3D body scans. © Meshcapade
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Epic Games Acquires Meshcapade and Will Establish a Presence in Tübingen

Meshcapade, a start-up based in the 'Cyber Valley' in Tübingen, has been acquired by Epic Games. As part of the acquisition, Epic Games will establish a presence in the area. The Meshcapade team will join the AI Research division at Epic and contribute to Unreal Engine and MetaHuman technologies.
By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
caggtus Leipzig 2026: New 18+ Area, Webedia Space, and 5,000 sqm Tabletop
Creator Baso (left) is marketing the caggtus 2026 as ambassador. (Leipziger Messe / Niclas Schmidt)
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caggtus Leipzig 2026: New 18+ Area, Webedia Space, and 5,000 sqm Tabletop

With new areas and more tabletop and TCG space, the caggtus takes place from 17-19 April in Leipzig: Webedia will host their own "FYNG City" area, an 18+ space will let people play USK18 games, and the tabletop space has massively grown, including tournaments in the German Major Series.
By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Interview: The Largest Project in Daedalic's Publishing History to Date
Jonas Hüsges, COO, Daedalic Entertainment / Patrick Streppel, Founder and CEO, gameXcite GmbH and Chief Product Officer, Jumpgate AB © Daedalic / Jumpgate
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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
Franziska Giffey Discusses Esports in Germany at G2 Panel
Sabrina Ratih (COO G2) moderated the Panel with Franziska Giffey (Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises), Julius Althof (Managing Director Esports Player Foundation), Alban Dechelotte (CEO G2) and Mo Auba (FIFA World Champion/Content Creator) | Picture by G2
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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
2026 Elections in Baden-Württemberg: What Do the Parties Plan for Gaming?
Baden-Württemberg's State Parliament is elected on 8 March 2026. What are the positions of the parties in regards to the German gaming industry? (State Parliament licence-free from Wikipedia/Mike Ax/PlayStation)
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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