Hester Woodliffe, representative of WB Games and Chairwoman of VGE, and Hendrik Lesser, rcp and President of EGDF © VGE/EGDF Business EGDF and VGE Publish Joint Report on the European Games Market The "2022 European Video Games Industry Insight Report" provides the most comprehensive picture of the status quo of the games industry in Europe. In the year of the report, the industry was heavily influenced by the war between Russia and Ukraine. The report is made possible by extensive By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Home of XR VR-XR-MR XR Companies Cooperate for Home of XR Megabooth and VR Showcase Eight XR studios have announced a new, themed joint stand for gamescom: Home of XR Megabooth. Limited space is still available for additional partners. The studios also collaborate on a video showcase dedicated to VR gaming. There will be a new Megabooth at gamescom. Vertigo Games, nDreams, Fast Travel Games, By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Co-Founder of Nodwin Gaming, Akshat Rathee (left) and Michael Haenisch, CEO of Freaks 4U Gaming (right). © Freaks 4U Gaming, Nodwin Gaming Business Freaks 4U Gaming Fully Acquired by Nodwin Gaming Freaks 4U Gaming announces that Nodwin Gaming has increased its ownership in the Berlin-based agency to 100 per cent through a share swap valued at 30.3 million Euros. Just a few days ago, CEO Michael Haenisch announced that the company would have to make further job cuts in the By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Zurich to fund new media, including games, in three-year pilot project. © Zurich Business Zurich to Fund New Media, Including Games, in Three-Year Pilot Project In the Swiss canton of Zurich, "new audiovisual" formats such as games are to be funded. In the medium term, the Zurich Film Foundation will fund digital culture (including games) in a second, independent business area. A three-year pilot project with a total budget of CHF 4.5 By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Wall with lettering of the Bundesrechnungshof (Federal Court of Audit) at the Bonn headquarters © Bundesrechnungshof Business Federal Court of Audit Wades Into the Funding Debate and is Criticised by game In a "final audit report", the Federal Court of Audit has criticised the way in which federal funding for games is handled in Germany. Although the criticism is primarily aimed at the previous government's concept of funding, it also concerns the creation of a new funding By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Robin Henkys he has been Game Director of Albion Online at Sandbox Interactive, and since March 2018 he has also been Managing Director of the company. © Sandbox Interactive Business Sandbox Interactive: All the Passion in one Game By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read
Games Data Spotlight: Enshrouded. © Newzoo Spotlight Business How has Enshrouded Performed in the Crowded Survival-RPG Genre Since Launch? More than two million players have already joined Enshrouded, a game from Keen Games in Frankfurt. Newzoo has analysed how the game has developed since its impressive Early Access launch, and which other titles are popular with Enshrouded players. On 24 January 2024, Keen Games released the survival action RPG By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Mirco Kämpfer (left) and Matthias Hohn © GameStar/Webedia Business GameStar Tech Builds up Video Team and Plans YouTube Channel At the end of April, GameStar Tech announced 100 million page views within twelve months. In this interview, Mirco Kämpfer and Matthias Hohn talk about the great success of GameStar's still young brand extension, the next steps and why video is an important part of the strategy. GamesMarkt: By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
astragon and Team17 Digital confirm participation at gamescom 2024. © astragon and Team17 Business astragon and Team17 Digital Confirm Participation at gamescom 2024 The UK-based Team17 Group has confirmed its participation at this year's gamescom. astragon Entertainment and Team17 Digital, both subsidiaries of the Team17 Group, will present their games in the consumer hall and in the business area. Astragon and Team17 Digital are back at gamescom. At their joint booth By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Warner Bros. presented Mortal Kombat 1 at the Plaion stand at gamescom 2023. © Koelnmesse GmbH, Oliver Wachenfeld Business Plaion Exhibits at gamescom 2024 Plaion is once again exhibiting at gamescom this year. The company has not yet announced its line-up, but Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from Warhorse Studios is expected to play a major role. Plaion is another major GSA company that has announced its intention to exhibit at this year's By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
In the past two years, Game:in has used many events related to games, such as the Fibo fitness trade fair (pictured), to promote equal opportunities in the industry © Game:in/Marc Kirchhamm Business Blossom Path Games and Schleuder Games Sign Game:in Manifesto With the two new additions, the number of German games companies that have signed the manifesto against sexism in the German games industry created by Game:in has risen to nine. The fight against sexism in the games industry is a marathon, not a sprint, but progress is being made. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Ticket sales have begun. © Koelnmesse Business gamescom congress 2024: New Location, More Networking and a Wider Range of Topics Like devcom, this year's gamescom congress will move to the new Confex conference centre in Cologne. The organisers expect more participants and better networking opportunities. New programme formats are also planned. Just like devcom, gamescom congress 2024 will take place for the first time at Confex, the new By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
