Business The End of "Steam and Pray": How data is saving indies in gaming's VC winter In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why having a good game on Steam and hoping for a favourable algorithm is no longer enough; developers now need reliable data to survive. By Zoran Roso • 4 min read
Business German VR Organisations Present a Joint Strategy Paper on Virtual Worlds In order to translate existing strengths in the field of VR into value-added opportunities, several VR associations and organisations in Germany have developed a joint strategy paper and have now presented a ten-point list of recommendations. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Dorothee Bär, announcing the decision along with Fabian Mehring (GamesMarkt) Business German Computer Game Award Back To Alternating Between Munich and Berlin After it was gone for two years, the fixed rotation of the Deutscher Computerspielpreis between Berlin and Munich is back again. The last two years, the DCP location was chosen in open competition - however, Berlin and Munich had won anyway. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Business FIA Chooses Assetto Corsa Rally For Its Rally Esports Programme 505 Games, Supernova Games and Kunos Simulazioni have scored a major success in esports: the FIA has chosen the fledgling rally spin-off of Assetto Corsa for its FIA Esports Global Rally Tour. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Chimera Entertainment from Munich © Chimera Entertainment Business How Local Games Funding Works in Practice in Germany, and Why It Is so Important Game development is hard, complicated and costly, particularly in expensive locations such as Germany. Therefore, federal and regional funding plays a crucial role. This case study looks at Songs of Silence by Chimera Entertainment, which received federal funding and local support by FFF Bayern. By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read
Tim Endres, Director gamescom at Koelnmesse / Stefan Heikhaus, Director of gamescom & Events at game - The German Games Industry Association © Koelnmesse / Dirk Mathesius/game Business Games Done Quick Brings Speedrunning Marathon to gamescom Games Done Quick (GDQ) is collaborating with gamescom to create a new live event in August 2026. This will be the first time that GDQ has held an official event in Europe. The event will be a three-day speedrunning marathon. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers © 505 Games Business 505 Games Acquired the Wuchang IP 505 Games (part of the Digital Bros Group) has acquired Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP from the Chinese developer, Leenzee Games. This acquisition is a key part of the company's strategy to expand its portfolio of premium action RPGs and strengthen its position in China. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business United Wizards of the Coast Seeks MTG: Arena Union The team behind the TCG videogame Magic: The Gathering Arena is driving for Wizards of the Coast to voluntarily recognise their new union United Wizards of the Coast. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
From left: Alain Milly from Microids, Andreea Chifu from Bright Gambit and Max Kübler from Daedalic and moderator Laura Peter opening the first panel of the day (GamesMarkt) Business GG Bavaria Business Day 2026: Today's Program, Tomorrow's DCP (Update) The GG Bavaria Business Day on 28 April not only serves as a preamble event to tomorrow's DCP in Munich, it is also a welcome opportunity to showcase Bavaria's games industry and bring it into contact with funding and colleagues from around Europe. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Pictures: Ivan Vi, Malte Behrmann Business The Home Market Problem: Why German Game Development Is Missing Its Greatest Opportunity Prof. Dr Malte Behrmann is not only an active figure in politics and business, but is also a pioneer of games funding in Germany. In his new article, he discusses the commercial failure of many funded titles, areas for improvement, and what Germany could do even better than Canada in tax credits. By Malte Behrmann • 5 min read
Arc Games: Jason Park (Chief Operating Officer), Yoon Im (Chief Executive Officer), and Michael Borras (Vice President of Business Development) © Arc Games, Borras Business Interview: How Is Arc Games Positioning Itself for the Future? Following the management buyout, Arc Games has positioned itself for the future with an expanded and transformed leadership team. What strategic goals is the publisher aiming for, and what is its view of the current state of the industry? By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read
Bavaria’s Digital Minister Dr Fabian Mehring | Picture: StMD Anne Hufnagl Business Bavaria Games Industry Study: Number of Companies Doubled Since 2018, More Hubs Needed To mark the launch of GG Bavaria Business Day, the Bavarian Ministry of Digital Affairs, Games Bavaria and Goldmedia presented a location study of Bavaria. The study shows a highly positive trend in terms of company and employee numbers, but also identifies areas for structural improvement. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
