The new COO of Crytek: Christopher Schmitz. © Schmitz Business Three Questions to the new COO of Crytek: Christopher Schmitz After more than five years as COO at Remedy Entertainment, Christopher Schmitz joins Crytek as COO. Based in Frankfurt, Schmitz will oversee the development and live operations of Crytek's games, with a focus on strategic planning. GamesMarkt caught up with Schmitz to talk about his new role. GamesMarkt: By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Christopher Schmitz is the new Chief Operating Officer of Crytek. © Schmitz Business Christopher Schmitz is the new Chief Operating Officer of Crytek Crytek has announced the appointment of Christopher Schmitz as their new Chief Operating Officer. Bringing over 30 years of industry experience to the company, Schmitz joins Crytek's executive team in underscoring the company's commitment to strategic growth. Christopher Schmitz will become the new Chief Operating Officer By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Ansgar Blauth from Nplay in his element, this time for real. © Nplay Business Nplay on the German-Speaking Market for Simulations By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Panel discussion at the gamescom congress 2023 in Cologne. © Koelnmesse GmbH, Oliver Wachenfeld Business Call for Submissions for gamescom congress 2024 Games drive innovation and contribute to a democratic society. The gamescom Congress on 22 August 2024 in Cologne will focus on the potential of computer games. Suggestions for topics can now be submitted. The gamescom congress will take place for the 16th time in 2024 as part of gamescom and By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
ESL Faceit X Porsche © ESL Faceit, Porsche, Blizzard Esports ESL Faceit and Porsche Team up for Overwatch Championship Series at DreamHack Dallas Porsche and the ESL Faceit Group have announced a partnership for the Overwatch Championship Series at DreamHack Dallas. This is Porsche's first partnership with an esports organiser. The sports car manufacturer will present the Macan and the MVP Award. The ESL Faceit Group has announced Porsche as the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
New SK Gaming HQ in Cologne with Sony Technology. © SK Gaming, Sony Esports New SK Gaming Headquarters with Sony Technology SK Gaming has moved into a new headquarters in Cologne. The new HQ on Eupener Strasse in the west of the city has been equipped with displays and other solutions from Sony, including a twelve square metre LED wall. SK Gaming GmbH & Co. KG has moved into its new By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Gamecity Hamburg supports five digital games prototypes in 2024. © Gamecity Hamburg Business Gamecity Hamburg Supports Five Games Prototypes in 2024 In the 2024 funding round, Gamecity Hamburg is supporting five games prototypes with up to 80,000 Euros each in the form of non-repayable grants. Monodot, Pipapo Games, Positive Impact Games, Osmotic Studios and Behind the Stone have been selected. As an initial funding, the grant favours start-ups in Hamburg By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Lucina Hum will stream for devcom from Xperion Cologne. © Hum / Xperion Business esports player foundation and devcom's Streaming Format Team Up In today's devcom stream hosted by speedrunner Lucina "Bisalina" Hum, the esports player foundation will introduce a spotlight on the sport with foundation member Patrick Decker and athlete Sarah "Sahrii" Lesch participating. In its most recent recurring streaming format, devcom Developer Conference is putting By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Gothic Remake and Titan Quest 2 to be released by the end of March 2025. © THQ Nordic Business Gothic Remake and Titan Quest 2 to Be Released by the End of March 2025 and Recap of Embracer's Last Fiscal Year The Embracer Group plans to release 70 games this year, including the remake of Gothic and Titan Quest 2 - both from THQ Nordic. Compared to last year, the Swedish group has over 4,500 fewer employees. Alone in the Dark and Outcast: A New Beginning fall short of expectations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Ansgar Blauth from Nplay in his element, this time for real.. © Nplay Business How Nplay Gets Players Excited About Simulations By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Olaf Scholz tried out Captain Hog at the Democracy Festival in Berlin. © QM Interactive Business Olaf Scholz tried out QM Interactive's Serious Game at the Democracy Festival At the Democracy Festival in Berlin, QM Interactive presented an educational game on environmental protection and responsibility for creation: Captain Hog's Island Adventure. German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz was also impressed by the game. He tried it out during a tour. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© GamesMarkt Business GamesMarkt 06/2024: Chimera Entertainment, Content Affairs, Online Hate Prevention The new print edition of GamesMarkt is now available as an e-paper. This time in the magazine: Chimera Entertainment returns to its roots, the founding of the agency Content Affairs and Online Hate Prevention. The latest issue of GamesMarkt is now available as an e-paper. As usual, you can expect By Team Gamesmarkt • 1 min read
