From left to right: Kelsey Beachum (Game Writer and Narrative Designer), Vladimir Lopatin (Senior Technical Artist at Guerrilla Games), Lucie Prunier (Producer at Don't Nod). © devcom Business First 50 devcom 2024 Speakers Announced The first 50 speakers at the devcom 2024 are revealed. Interest in the conference is also growing, with the organisers receiving 50 per cent more speaker submissions than last year. The topics of the submissions have also changed. Production-focused talks have increased, AI remains at last year's level, By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Aerosoft @ Games for Families in Mannheim. © Games for Families Business Games for Families Attracts a Large Number of Visitors in Mannheim With a fully booked hall, the roadshow for analogue games, interactive games and toys attracted visitors to the Maimarkt in Mannheim, which recorded an increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous year with 264,000 people over the eleven days of the event. For a total of eleven days, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Jann Baskett, Co-President and Chief Brand Officer © SXSW Business SXSW is coming to London in 2025 The international industry gathering SXSW is planning a London edition for next year. After the cancelled plans for Berlin, the festival is now making its way to Europe after all. SXSW is coming to London in 2025 The international industry gathering SXSW is planning a London edition for next year. By Team Gamesmarkt • 1 min read
Andrew Wilson CEO Electronic Arts © Electronic Arts Business Electronic Arts Spends $64m on Restructuring Although Electronic Arts increased its revenue and net income in the last financial year, the company also undertook a multi-million dollar restructuring programme again. Electronic Arts is not dissatisfied with the past financial year. This is stated in the press release issued by the company on the publication of its By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Bavarian Digital Minister Fabian Mehring increased the budget for the Games/Bavaria team at Medien.Bayern with Managing Director Lina Timm (2nd from right) at the beginning of the year © Games/Bavaria/Archive picture Business Games/Bavaria Launches its own Accelerator Programme Bavarian game developers have until the end of May to apply for the first round of Games/Bavaria's new Level Up accelerator programme. The programme offers workshops, targeted coaching and free co-working space. The patron of Games/Bavaria's new Level Up accelerator programme is the Bavarian By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
BIG and SoftwareOne partner to elevate esports talent acquisition and employer branding. © Berlin International Gaming Business BIG and SoftwareOne Partner to Elevate Esports Talent Acquisition Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a strategic partnership with SoftwareOne. Both organizations want to improve the esports landscape, with a focus on recruitment initiatives and employer branding. German esports organization Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a partnership with SoftwareOne, a software and cloud portfolio management provider with multiple By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
In April, the Fallout series launched on Prime Video. © Amazon Prime Video Business Fallout Shakes up the game Charts in April 2024 The success of the Fallout series on Amazon Prime Video is reflected in the German game Charts. Four games from the Fallout franchise make their comeback in the top 20. Fallout 4 takes the top spot. The global success of the Fallout series on Amazon Prime Video is driving interest By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Maurice Hagelstein, Co-Founder, Managing Director and Game Director (left) and Robert Koch, Co-Founder, Managing Director and Art Director (right). © Tiny Roar Business Tiny Roar - Not so Tiny Anymore... By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read
Sales Status of Nintendo Switch. © Nintendo IR Business Nintendo Increases Net Sales and Sells Another 15.7 Million Switch Consoles In the last fiscal year, from April 2023 to March 2024, the Nintendo Switch continued to sell well, despite its advanced age for a console. 15.7 million Switch consoles were sold worldwide, with a total of 141.32 million. The company also recorded more than 31 million sellers during By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Holoride VR-XR-MR Holoride Files for Protection Against Creditors The Munich-based VR specialist Holoride is insolvent. The district court responsible has granted the company's application and opened provisional insolvency proceedings. However, it is uncertain how Holoride will develop in the course of the insolvency proceedings. What is certain is that the Munich Local Court opened provisional insolvency By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
In March 2021, Microsoft/Xbox took over Bethesda/ZeniMax. © Microsoft Business Xbox Closes Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog; Roundhouse to Merge With ZeniMax Tango Gameworks, Arkane Studios Austin and Alpha Dog Studios have been closed by Microsoft/Xbox. Roundhouse Studios will merge with ZeniMax Online Studios. Microsoft is making these changes to increase investment in other parts and focus on its priority games. Microsoft has announced changes at Bethesda/ZeniMax to focus more By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Dr. Iren Schulz © Schau Hin!/Tanja Marotzke Business Loot Boxes Are Dangerous for Children, Says Schau Hin! According to the initiative "Schau Hin!", loot boxes are a danger to children. The media coaches recommend keeping an eye on what the child is playing and choosing and testing games together at the beginning. The "Schau Hin!" initiative has addressed the issue of loot boxes. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
