Jasmin Oestreicher, CEO Instinct3 & Co-CEO and Co-Founder Sidekick Publishing / Melvin Frank, Co-CEO & Co-Founder Sidekick Publishing © SAVO Media - Photography & Filming Business Melvin Frank: "We aim to approach publishing with flexibility and a creator-first mindset." By founding Sidekick Publishing, Instinct3 has confirmed its intention to remain active in the publishing sector. We spoke to Melvin Frank, co-CEO and co-founder of Sidekick, about initial experiences, big plans, and how they stand out in the sector. When it comes to game publishing, Instinct3 is here to stay. By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
© Screenshot Business Submissions for Paris Game Biz Open Until Mid-September Until 16 September, studios can pitch their game to the curated investor event Paris Game Biz. Submissions for the second edition of French B2B games conference Paris Game Biz are open until 16 September. The closed event features a curated selection of about 70 studios and 35 investors for dedicated By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© EVO / SIE esports Saudi-Arabia Buys Esports Major EVO Saudi-Arabia's state fund subsidiary Qiddiya has bought RTS, the company behind the largest esports tournament Evolution Championship Series (EVO). Sony has also sold its stake in EVO to Nodwin Gaming, but stays on board in a more indirect manner. Qiddiya, a subsidiary of the Saudi-Arabian state fund PIF, By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Paramount and Activision bring Call of Duty to the big screen. © Paramount and Activision Business Paramount and Activision Bring Call of Duty to the Big Screen Paramount, a subsidiary of Skydance Corporation, has signed a film deal with Activision. The aim of this partnership is to bring the Call of Duty universe to the big screen. Call of Duty, one of the most successful video game franchises of all time and the #1 best-selling video game By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Mike Nicodemus, Head of People and Culture, Metacore © Nicodemus, Metacore Business Metacore Appoints Mike Nicodemus as New Head of People and Culture Metacore has announced a new appointment in Berlin. Mike Nicodemus has begun his new role leading the People and Talent Acquisition functions. His goal is to strengthen and scale people practices alongside the business, while fostering the company's culture. Mike Nicodemus' appointment at Metacore, the mobile games By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Indie Fan Fest © Digital Bandidos and the MIX Business Indie Fan Fest Is a New Showcase From Digital Bandidos and The MIX Digital Bandidos and The MIX have announced Indie Fan Fest, a new online showcase for indie games. The event will premiere in September, showcasing games that will feature in October's Steam Next Fest. Indie Fan Fest, a new online showcase organised by indie publisher Digital Bandidos and curators By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Ronald Kaulbach, Label Director | Josef Vorbeck, Senior Producer © Inin Games Business Inin Games Appoints Ronald Kaulbach as Label Director and Josef Vorbeck as Senior Producer Retro and arcade video games publisher Inin Games strengthens its leadership team: Ronald Kaulbach takes on the role of Label Director, while Josef Vorbeck joins as Senior Producer. Inin Games, a label of United Games Entertainment, appoints Ronald Kaulbach as Label Director and Josef Vorbeck as Senior Producer. Kaulbach brings By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Taylor-Petrik "Vic0" Gatschelhofer, BIG Fortnite team © BIG Business BIG and Acer Predator Have Extended Their Strategic Partnership The German esports Organisation Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced an extension to its partnership with Acer Predator, as well as an expansion of the collaboration. After a year of collaboration, Acer Predator will continue to supply BIG with gaming technology, including its latest high-end PCs, laptops, and displays. These By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The German Pavilion at TGS. © game / German Pavilion Business Tokyo Game Show: German Pavilion with 13 Exhibitors From Aerosoft to Rockfish: 13 German gaming firms are present at the German Pavilion on Tokyo Game Show, courtesy of the Ministries for Economy and Agriculture as well as AUMA. A German Pavilion will once again represent the Federal Republic at Japan’s biggest gaming fair, Tokyo Game Show. The By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Janette Lipinski, Team Lead Project Management at Gameforge © Gameforge Business Janette Lipinski: Entering the Games Industry 20 Years Ago "Felt Like Crashing a LAN Party" For Janette Lipinski, games have always been more than a hobby. They've been a constant presence, from childhood afternoons to professional milestones. Today, she channels her passion for the medium into leading project teams and shaping production at one of Germany's largest gaming companies. Janette Lipinski By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Johannes Hollaender, Team Lead Gaming at Faktor 3 © Stephan Kragl Business Johannes Hollaender Promoted to Team Lead Gaming at Faktor 3 Johannes Hollaender became Team Lead Gaming at Faktor 3 at the beginning of September 2025. The experienced PR specialist has worked for the Hamburg-based brand, corporate and political communications agency since 2017. Johannes Hollaender was appointed Team Lead Gaming at Faktor 3 in Hamburg on 1 September 2025. He has By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Olliver Heins, Chief Product Officer of Aonic © dg-corporate.co.uk/ Business Why Aonic Focuses on Small to Mid-Sized Companies By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read
