Significantly fewer new games companies in Germany in 2023. © game - the German Games Industry Association Business Significantly Fewer New Games Companies in Germany in 2023 The number of newly founded games companies in Germany has fallen by around 65 per cent compared to 2020. This upturn, driven by federal funding, is in danger of coming to an end. The games industry in Germany has developed very well in recent years, with the number of games By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Jessica Kathmann and Nicolas Hoberg, two of the founders, at one of their psychology talks at the GermanDevDays 2023. © Maria Manneck Business Behind the Screens: Why Psychology Matters in Game Development By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read
Former co-CEOs now contractual partners: Craig Levine co-CEO EFG and former ESL founder Ralf Reichert, now CEO Esports World Cup Federation © Imago Images Esports ESL Faceit Group Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Esports World Cup The ESL Faceit Group has signed a multi-year deal to organise the Esports World Cup. The deal comes as no surprise and supports Saudi Arabia's position in global esports. This is understandable, given the investment, but it also carries the risk of monopolisation. Even as the Esports World By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Business Gamescom Pre-Show Special: News, Interviews, Tips & Tricks for Cologne Whether you are new to gamescom or a seasoned trade visitor, in this special you will find everything you need to know about gamescom 2024 and the side events such as devcom: Information about the show and the halls, important news and exciting interviews or services for exhibitors and visitors. By Team Gamesmarkt • 5 min read
The virtual box office of Fandango in the Roblox world of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice © BusinessWire Business Warner Bros. Pictures and Fandango Test Ticket Sales via Roblox Warner Bros. Pictures is launching its own experience in the online game "Roblox" to coincide with the US release of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" in early September. Thanks to a partnership with the service provider Fandango, cinema tickets will also be sold via Roblox for the first time. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey opens the reception at the booth. © SPD-Fraktion Berlin/Sabrina Wagner Berlin Business Berlin-Brandenburg Co-Hosts Canada at gamescom, Franziska Giffey Opens Reception The capital region doesn't miss gamescom. This year, the joint stand of Berlin and Brandenburg in the Business Area will host 10 game studios and 10 exhibitors from different industries. A reception on Wednesday will host Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey, medianet Chairwoman Jeannine Koch and Evelyne Coulombe, Deputy By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
Stephan Reichart at the devcom networking dinner 2023 © eosAndy/devcom Business Stephan Reichart: "More Open, Modern, and Accessible" Stephan Reichart, Managing Director at game events GmbH and for devcom Developer Conference 2024, speaks with GamesMarkt about the development of devcom in 2023, expectations for this year's event and the opportunities created by the move to Koelnmesse's new Confex event location. GamesMarkt: In 2023, devcom By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed © Purple Lamp and THQ Nordic Business Purple Lamp and THQ Nordic about Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Krafton Appoints Jin Oh as Chief Global Publishing Officer. © Krafton Business Krafton Appoints Jin Oh as Chief Global Publishing Officer The Korean publisher and holding company Krafton has appointed Jin Oh as Chief Global Publishing Officer. Oh had formerly filled various leading roles at Riot, Blizzard and Garena. He is supposed to strengthen the company's presence in global markets and promote IP discovery. The Korean publisher Krafton Inc By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Aleks Kovacevic joins ESBD as Head of Communications © Tobias Kordt Business Aleksandar Kovacevic Joins ESBD as Head of Communications The ESBD (eSport-Bund Deutschland, eSports Association Germany) is expanding its office team. Since mid-July, Aleksandar Kovacevic has been responsible for the association's communications. In his new role, Aleks Kovacevic will be responsible for communications in the areas of community, marketing and public relations. In addition to traditional association By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Italian Trade Agency Business Meet Italy at Gamescom 2024 Since 2015 and now for the 8th time, the Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA) presents itself together with selected companies at the joint stand of the Italian Trade Agency at Gamescom in Cologne. The 21 participating companies range from established studios to emerging teams with growing reputations and newcomers By Promotion • 3 min read
Four of the Bavarian games at gamescom: Tavern Talk by Gentle Troll, All Quiet In The Trenches by Totally Not Aliens, The Games You Make by Jumpy Bit and Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing by Active Fungus Studios © Developer Development Games/Bavaria Booth Returns to Business Area For the first time since the end of the pandemic, Bavaria will have its own stand in the business area of gamescom. The presence at the indie stands, which have been supported in recent years instead of the Games/Bavaria stand, will continue. The Digital Minister has also announced his By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
