Wolfgang Ebert, PR and Marketing Manager, Christian Ammann, CEO and Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing, Giants Software © GamesMarkt, Marcel Kleffmann Business Farming Simulator 25 Released by Giants Software The latest instalment of one of the most successful gaming franchises in the German-speaking region, Farming Simulator 25 from Swiss developer Giants Software, is being released today. The franchise has now sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Farming Simulator 25 is available now for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5 and By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© LightSpeed Japan Studio Business LightSpeed Studios Launches Japan Studio Led By Hideaki Itsuno LightSpeed Studios has announced the establishment of LightSpeed Japan Studio. The new game development studio will focus on the development of original AAA action games and marks a major step in the global expansion of the Tencent subsidiary. Based in Osaka and Tokyo, LightSpeed Japan Studio will focus on original By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© EAO Business European Audiovisual Observatory Releases First Report in Games Industry The European Audiovisual Observatory, a body of the Council of Europe, has for the first time released a massive report on the European games industry's regulatory and market challenges. It can be accessed for free. The European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO), part of the Council of Europe and fact By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Jens Lauritzson's Flexion specialises in alternative app stores - long before the Apple case. © Flexion; Apple Business Interview with Jens Lauritzson: New Chances in Mobile – Not Just on Apple‘s Devices By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
© Ubisoft Business BMG to Remain Ubisoft's Global Music Publishing Administration Partner Ubisoft Entertainment and music publisher BMG have renewed their long-standing partnership, with BMG continuing as the global music publishing administration partner for the french publisher. The two companies have collaborated for many years, celebrating numerous joint successes. In 2023, Stephanie Economou, composer of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Gojic Business Boris Gojic Appointed Senior Marketing Manager Blizzard Central Region Boris Gojic, who most recently supported the marketing of Activision in Germany as Senior Territory Marketing Manager, is taking on new responsibilities within Activision Blizzard. His job change became known on social media. According to this, Gojic took over the new position as Senior Marketing Manager of the Blizzard Central By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Became almost meme-worthy due to its aggressive YouTube ad strategy: Raid: Shadow Legends by Plarium © Plarium, MTG Business MTG Buys Raid: Shadow Legends Maker Plarium The Modern Times Group, holder of InnoGames and Snowprint Studios, has acquired Israelian game maker Plarium, developer of Raid: Shadow Legends. The acquisition has cost 620 million dollar. The InnoGames mother Modern Times Group (MTG), situated in Stockholm, has bought another developer: Plarium, the Israelian studio behind Raid: Shadow Legends, By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© Höferlin Business Esports Group Leader Manuel Höferlin Won't Candidate for Federal Parliament Again Manuel Höferlin, leader of the Federal parliamentary working group Esports & Gaming, won't candidate again after the current gouvernment period. The decision coincides with his party's fallout from the gouvernment. Founder and speaker of the German Federal parliamentary group esports and gaming, Manuel Höferlin, will not By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
At the Investor Conference, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed that total play time on PlayStation was up 14% compared to September last year and up 11% on a cumulative basis since the beginning of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last year. © Sony Interactive Entertainment Business SIE Plans to Release Major Single Player Games on an Annual Basis Following its financial results presentation, Sony Interactive Entertainment talked more about the PlayStation business. Starting next fiscal year, major single-player game titles will be released regularly on an annual basis, also as a counterbalance to potential live service risks. Meanwhile, Astro Bot has brought new players into the PlayStation ecosystem. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
At the moment, only the second Square Enix pop-up area in Europe can be seen at GameStop Späte in Berlin. © GameStop Business GameStop Celebrates Europe’s Second Square Enix Pop-Up Store in Berlin This week, Square Enix's second pop-up store in Europe is open for visitors at the GameStop Späti in Berlin, and the retail chain is thrilled with the ongoing partnership. From November 4 until the end of the week, visitors can explore Square Enix's latest pop-up area By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Johannes Brunnbauer Business Lutz Hardge is Responsible for Sales of AOC and MMD in GSA The display specialists AOC and MMD are consolidating their sales operations. Lutz Hardge has been responsible for this as Regional Sales Director DACH (GSA) since November 1. In his new role, Hardge will also take over responsibility for the Swiss market. He was already in charge of the markets in By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Lucina Hum (2. from left) is responsible for the Bisalina brand and the speedrun shows. © Hum / Xperion Business Charity Event Hosted by Bisalina and SK Gaming With B2B Networking Meet Up More than 40 creators will raise money for Unicef and SOS Children's Villages in front of invited guests from the worlds of politics and business at SK Gaming's Magenta Facility. A B2B networking event will take place at the same time. On 30 November, 40 creators By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
