Dr Fabian Mehring became Bavarian Minister of Digital Affairs on 8 November 2023 © Andreas Gebert Business Bavaria Continues its 'Level Up' Games Accelerator Following the successful launch of the 'Level Up' games accelerator, the Bavarian project to support young game developers is entering its second round. Applications for the new round are open until 30 June. The Bavarian games accelerator 'Level Up' is entering its second round. Through this By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Krafton Business Krafton Confirms Participation in gamescom 2025 Another important commitment: Krafton has announced that it will participate in gamescom 2025. This will be the publisher's third appearance at the event, where it will showcase three games in the consumer area. Following its appearances in 2022 and 2024, this is Krafton's third year participating By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Popularity of Consoles Increased in Germany in 2024, but smartphones remained the leader © game, the German Games Industry Association Business Popularity of Consoles Increased in Germany in 2024, but Smartphones Remained the Leader In 2024, smartphones remained the most popular gaming platform in Germany, with 22.9 million players. Console gaming reached a new record of 20.5 million players. Meanwhile, 19 million Germans played on more than one platform. In 2024, smartphones remained the most popular gaming platform in Germany, with 22. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© MFG / Ingo Juergens Business MFG Baden-Württemberg Funds Twelve Games With Around €700,000 A total of twelve games from Baden-Württemberg-based games companies and indie game studios are receiving support from MFG and the state of Baden-Württemberg in the first round of funding this year, with around €700,000 being provided. In the first funding round of 2025, MFG Baden-Württemberg is providing around €700, By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Xbox president Sarah Bond © Microsoft Business Xbox Formed a Strategic, Multi-Year Partnership With AMD and Is Teasing a Multi-Store Approach Microsoft has announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with AMD to jointly develop silicon for a range of devices, including next-generation Xbox consoles, handheld and home devices. The Xbox experience will not be limited to a single store or device. Xbox President Sarah Bond explained this strategic, multi-year partnership with AMD By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Groupshoot of the winner during the German Computer Game Awards 2025 (Deutscher Computerspielpreis) at Palais am Funkturm on May 14, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. © Franziska Krug/ DCP via Getty Images Business Bavaria Wins Nationwide Competition to Host the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2026 The Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2026 (German Computer Game Award) will be presented in Munich. Bavaria stood out with a "particularly strong application" for the further development of the award ceremony during the process, in which all federal states were able to participate. The venue for the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2026 By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
From left to right: Leon Janßen (Vice President for Organisation, E-Sport Verband Bayern), Sandra Bloy (President, E-Sport Verband Bayern), Digital Minister Dr Fabian Mehring, Member of the Bavarian Parliament; Julian Preidl, Member of the Bavarian Parliament (representative of the Freie Wähler party in the Bavarian Parliament), Florian von Keller (1st Vice President, E-Sport Verband Bayern) © Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Digitales Esports Bavaria Funds E-Sport Verband Bayern to Bring Esports to Rural Areas With funding of €135,940 from the Bavarian State Ministry of Digital Affairs, the E-Sport Verband Bayern is launching its 'Next Stop: E-Sport' roadshow. This initiative aims to bring esports to rural areas of Bavaria. Alongside tournaments, workshops and educational activities, the initiative will promote digital participation, media By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Platinum: The Final Countdown about the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 © Webedia Business Webedia Expands Platinum IP and Find Your Next Game on a Global Level Webedia is expanding the Platinum format into an international documentary series about the people and moments behind modern video games. The first episode focuses on the final hours before the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Webedia is also launching Find Your Next Game, a new English-language YouTube channel presented By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Nerdicon organising team. © Nerdic Business Around 200 People Attend Nerdicon 2025 On 12 and 13 June 2025, Leipzig once again became a meeting place for people from the games and development scene. The second Nerdicon event attracted around 200 participants to the Hochschule Macromedia Leipzig and neighbouring R42 on both days. Spanning two days, Nerdicon 2025 focused on game development, creative By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Group photo with Franziska Giffey © esports player foundation, Justin "Pegasus" Wriedt Esports Berlin Announces New Esports Junior Team and Funds 20 Young Esports Talents Berlin is investing in young esports talent through its 'Esports Team Berlin' initiative. At a press event held at LVL World of Gaming and attended by Franziska Giffey, Mayor and Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, young talents who will be supported by the esports player foundation By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Stephan Freundorfer becomes head of Polaris Magazine © Freundorfer / Super Crowd Business Stephan Freundorfer Becomes Head of Polaris Magazine Since last year, Polaris Convention has been publishing its own print magazine, which features articles on creators, gaming and cosplay. Stephan Freundorfer has now been appointed editor-in-chief. Polaris Convention, claiming to be Germany's largest convention for creators and fan culture, has had its own print magazine since 2024. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
David Coghlan, General Manager of Havok © Havok Business How Its Anniversary and a New Pricing Bring Havok Back to Public By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read
