Entrance of gamescom 2024 © Koelnmesse GmbH/Marvin Ruppert Business Koelnmesse and Game Name OMG Fuse as Social Media Agency for Gamescom OMG Fuse, part of the Omnicom Media Group, is the new social media agency for gamescom. It will be promoting the brand on Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube and Discord throughout the year. The takeover of gamescom's social media channels by OMG Fuse, the Omnicon Media Group subsidiary specialising By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Film- und Medienstiftung NRW Business NRW Seeks Playable Prototypes for Gaming Area at B2B gamescom Booth For its Welcome to NRW booth in the business area of gamescom, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is looking for studios interested in showcasing a playable prototype at what is otherwise a business-focused stand. This opportunity is for a one-day appearance only and does not constitute a full By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Lightyear Frontier © Frame Break and Amplifier Studios Business Skövde as a Gaming Hub and a Look at Lightyear Frontier's Progress During Early Access Many gaming hits originate from Skövde in Sweden, including Valheim, Satisfactory and Lightyear Frontier. What is the reason for this, and how is the Early Access version of Lightyear Frontier progressing? We discuss these questions with Joakim Kopriva Hedström, CEO, Co-founder and Game Designer at Frame Break. In Lightyear By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
A new instalment in the Expeditions series. © THQ Nordic / Campfire Cabal Business THQ Nordic's Studio Campfire Cabal Is Still Alive and Scales Back Up For two years, it had been quiet regarding THQ Nordic's Studio Campfire Cabal, with rumours circulating that the studio had closed. However, both companies have now announced that the Danish studio is still operational. Instead, a core team has remained, and it is now time for growth. In By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Digital Minster Fabian Mehring (left) and Hof County Councilman Oliver Bär (second from right) together with two of the LFG organisers, Ariane Pollak and Johannes Wurm, on-site © LFG Hof Business 2. LFG Hof Convinces With Political Program and Tabletop Cooperations Double the space, double the politicians: Fabian Mehring as well as County Council of Hof Oliver Bär visited the growing LFG in Bär’s hometown Hof this weekend. The event has positioned itself as a Franconian nexus for games, especially with a prestigious card game collaboration. On Saturday, 17 May, By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
© Super Crowd Entertainment Business Polaris Convention Partners with Japan Festival To bridge the wait until the next Polaris, the Hamburg-based community event is partnering with the Japan Festival on 25 May in Hamburg. The organisers hope to strengthen their connection with the community. Last year, Polaris attracted 40,000 visitors, making the festival for content creators, gaming, and Japanese By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Ryan Brown, Head of Publishing at Lost In Cult © Lost in Cult Business Lost in Cult Enters Physical Video Game Publishing As a counterpoint to the increasingly digital marketing of games, British creatives Lost in Cult will release three video games in physical format for the first time. Further releases are planned, primarily aimed at collectors, under a curated label. It's uncertain when the products will reach stores in By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Matthias Remmert, Senior VP Priduct, TV & Media Productions at Freaks 4U, and Tim Endres, Director of gamescom (from left to right) © Freaks 4U, Koelnmesse Business LoL Prime League Finals Will be Held at Gamescom 2025 gamescom is getting another esports highlight. In addition to the Pro Arena, Freaks 4U will also be rocking the Main Stage in Hall 1 on 24 August with the final of the Techniker Prime League, the highest League of Legends league in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The qualifying matches for By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, both CEO of astragon © astragon Business Independent Arts Software Becomes Astragon Development astragon has announced the visible integration of its studio subsidiary Independent Arts Software. The Hamm-based developer will operate as astragon Development in future. Founder and Managing Director Holger Kuchling is gradually stepping down, and formal management has already been handed over. With the name Independent Arts Software, one of By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Curve Games also publishes games from GSA, such as the well-known Dungeons of Hinterberg by Austrian developer Microbird. © Microbird Business Nazara Technologies Continues to Expand and Acquires Curve Games Indian gaming company Nazara continues to grow and has now acquired Curve Games, an established digital publisher from the UK and partner of Austrian studio Microbird, among others. Nazara is the parent company of esports company Nodwin, which acquired Freaks 4U in 2024. According to LinkedIn posts confirming the deal By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© GamesBW Business MFG Launches New Healthcare Games Initiative Including Funding Under the banner GiG – Games & Gamification im Gesundheitswesen (games and gamification in healthcare), MFG Baden-Württemberg has launched a new initiative in collaboration with Biopro, the state agency for the healthcare industry. The initiative includes networking opportunities, knowledge exchange formats, and prototype funding. The GiG initiative aims to bring By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Skald: Against the Black Priory © High North Studios / Raw Fury Business Skald Solo Developer Anders Lauridsen Talks About Challenges, Success and the Critical Role of the Community Skald: Against the Black Priory has been nominated for the main prize, 'Nordic Game of the Year,' at the 2025 Nordic Game Awards. In an interview, Anders Lauridsen, the CEO of High North Studios, discussed his experiences as a solo developer, the challenges involved in creating an RPG By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
