Not only for smartphones, but also for desktop PCs, keyboards, mice and TV sets, one third of Germans or more pay attention to the gaming properties of the hardware before buying. This was announced by the German games association game with the help of a graphic (in German). © game Business Gaming Features Important for CE Purchase Decisions One third of all Germans look at whether a device is suitable for gaming when buying consumer electronics hardware. This is the result of a survey conducted by the German games industry association game in cooperation with YouGov Germany. Gaming capabilities have a great influence on the decision to buy By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Apple Vision Pro. © Apple VR-XR-MR Apple to Launch Vision Pro in Germany After its US launch in February 2024, the Apple Vision Pro will be released in other markets as well. The mixed reality headset will be available in Germany from 12 July, starting at around 4,000 Euros. It will not be available in Austria and Switzerland yet. Apple Vision Pro By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The trophy for the "Kracher der Saison" © Uni eSports/Uniliga Esports Uniliga Extends Partnerships With hanuta and Weiße Ring The Uniliga remains true to its credo of long-term partnerships and has extended its cooperation with the Ferrero brand hanuta. This is not the only partnership that has been extended in recent weeks. The cooperation with hanuta Riegel will be extended for another year, taking it into its fourth year. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
gamescom latam 2024 takes place in São Paulo, Brazil. © gamescom latam Business gamescom latam Announces Exhibitor Line-up With Nintendo and More Unlike gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Nintendo will be an exhibitor at gamescom latam 2024. Ubisoft, Atari, Raw Fury and Akupara will also be present at the first edition of the gaming event from 26 to 30 June. Cipsoft is heading to Brazil too. The first gamescom latam will take place By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Christoph Kern (left) and Dr. Fabian Mehring © Martina Bogdahn/Fabian Frühwirth/BFV, StMD Esports Bavaria to Fund BFV Football Esports Tournament with 450,000 Euro Shortly before the start of the UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany, the Bavarian Ministry for Digital Affairs is also supporting an esports tournament planned by the Bavarian Football Association. In addition to the tournament, a roadshow is planned that will also focus on esports and gaming in traditional sports clubs. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Monster Hunter Wilds playable for the first time at gamescom 2024. © Capcom Business Monster Hunter Wilds Playable for the First Time at gamescom 2024 Capcom has announced that it will be exhibiting at gamescom 2024. Monster Hunter Wilds will be playable for the first time in the world in Cologne. Other Capcom titles at the show will be announced in the coming weeks. The announcement that Capcom will showcase Monster Hunter Wilds at gamescom By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Esports Awards Esports Esports Awards and Esports World Cup Foundation Announce Partnership The Esports Awards and the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) have entered a three-year partnership, bringing the esports awards ceremony to Riyadh during the Esports World Cup. The 2024 Esports Awards will be hosted on August 24 in Riyadh, featuring a gala that honors the best in esports worldwide. The By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The 2024 course of participants. © Women Making Games / French Embassy Business Women Making Games Introduced 2024 Course in Berlin During Womenize!, Women Making Games started their 2024 course of participants out at the French Embassy in Berlin. Young female CEOs and Founders from the industry do receive coaching and workshops through the programme. The first speaker was Ata Sergey Nowak of Torpor Games. During this year’s return of By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Opening of Womenize! 2024 © Susanne Müller Business Womenize! to return after successful comeback After a five-year break, Womenize! celebrated a successful comeback as a face-to-face event. 150 attendees came to Berlin, 1500 watched the stream on Twitch. Even if Womenize! has not yet reached its pre-pandemic size, the fact that 150 people showed up at the Institut Français in Berlin in such a By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is coming to Cologne with CEO Walid Nakschbandi. © NRW /HOJABR RIAHI Business The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is moving to Cologne After initial unconfirmed media reports, it is now certain: The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is to move from Düsseldorf's Medienhafen to Cologne's Deichmannhaus. This was announced at a press conference today. An Update. The relocation of the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW at the beginning of 2025 By Team Gamesmarkt • 2 min read
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy spoke with DJ Jazzy Jeff about the background of the programme © Screenshot Business Twitch Announces DJ Programme Streaming service Twitch will launch its new programme for DJs streaming on the platform in July or August. The programme has been in the works for several years, with hundreds of deals signed with all the majors and many indie labels. The significance of this move for Twitch and the By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© devcom/eosAndy Development Devcom Launches new Scholarship Programme devcom has announced the launch of its new scholarship programme aimed at increasing inclusivity and diversity in the video game industry. The initiative aims to support underrepresented and undervalued game developers by working with international organisations. Devcom's new scholarship programmes are designed to increase inclusivity and diversity in By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
