As one of the two organisers, game can be proud of the DCP: game-Managing Director Felix Falk with the Executive Board of the association: Lars Janssen (Deck13), Julia Pfiffer (astragon), Clemens Mayer-Wegelin (Nintendo of Europe), Johanna Janiszewski (Tiny Crocodile) and Ralf Wirsing (Ubisoft) © Photo by Franziska Krug/ DCP via Getty Images Business Reactions and Congratulations Following the DCP 2025 Deserving winners, a smooth show, happy guests – as expected, the DCP 2025 was a glittering evening. Congratulations for the show and the winners came from all sides. We have summarised some of them below. As one of the organisers of the DCP, the game association was naturally among the first By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
© Screenshot Business The Rabbit Indie Games Residency Seeks Participants for 2025 Indies can apply to participate in this year's The Rabbit Indie Games Residency until 15 June. An intensive month of exchange, mentoring and a pitch event at Games Ground Berlin awaits. Since 2022, The Rabbit Indie Games Residencey has been running an unusual programme to support indie developers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Minister Dorothee Bär with Sabiha Ghellal (left), Chairwomen of the DCP Jury, and Felix Falk, Managing Director of the German games industry association game during the DCP at Palais am Funkturm © Photo by Franziska Krug/ DCP via Getty Images Business Federal Minister Dorothee Bär Announces Comeback of Games Department at DCP In her first speech to the industry as the new minister responsible for games, Dorothee Bär delivered with wit, charm, and great news: she will revive a dedicated games department in her ministry, which had been abolished by former Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck. It was one of the By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot © Ubisoft Business Ubisoft Announces Losses In Line With Guidance During Restructuring Process Ubisoft has presented its figures for the financial year ending in March. Turnover fell significantly, and the result slipped into negative territory. Nevertheless, confidence prevails, as both outcomes were expected given the ongoing reorganisation process. These are certainly not figures to be particularly happy about. Ubisoft's net bookings By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The winner of Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 © Franziska Krug/ DCP via getty Business Keen Games, Stunforge und Megagon are the Big Winners at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 The Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 (German Computer Game Awards) have just been handed out at the grand gala. Keen Games (Enshrouded) won the main prize, but Stunforge, Grizzly Games, Happy Broccoli, Megagon and many newcomers also have reason to celebrate. The winners of the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 (German Computer Game Awards) By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Indie Game Showcase at Slagthuset in Malmö © Nordic Game Business Indie Game Showcase and Award Show on Steam as Part of Nordic Game 2025 Every year, Nordic Game brings thousands of gaming industry professionals together at Slagthuset in Malmö. This year, for the first time, there will also be an Indie Game Showcase on Steam. The Nordic Game Awards will be broadcast live, too. From 19 to 23 May 2025, the digital showcase will By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Sony's PlayStation Business (FY24) © Sony IR Business Sony's PlayStation Division Recorded Strong Growth, but the Outlook Remains Cautious PlayStation continues to generate more revenue and operating income for Sony than any other division, with operating profit up by 43 per cent. However, Sony remains cautious and expects a decline in sales, although new games are expected to boost operating profit. Sony has announced its results for the 2024 By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Helge Jürgens, Managing Director of Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg © GamesMarkt Business Berlin Also Bidding to Host DCP 2026 After years of alternating between Berlin and Munich, the Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP; German Computer Game Award) is now awarded through an open application process. For 2025, Berlin was the sole applicant. Although Bavaria had already expressed its interest in hosting the event in 2026, Berlin has now confirmed its intention By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Three of the four teams presented their cheques on site at Spotlight Games Berlin in the Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall). © Stephan Steininger Business Scheck is back: Berlin Developers Repay €366,000 in Funding At Spotlight Games Berlin, ahead of Deutsher Computerspielpreis (DCP), four Berlin studios repaid their state funding, three of them through a symbolic cheque handover. Good news for games funding in Berlin: as revealed by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg at Spotlight Games Berlin, four development teams have successfully repaid their funding recently. A By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Sebastian Nussbaum, Vice President Creative for Wooga © Kay Herschelmann / Wooga Business Wooga's Sebastian Nussbaum on the Development of New Games With June's Journey, Wooga has a game in its portfolio that has grossed more than $1 billion in lifetime sales. But the Berlin-based company is still keen to create new games and try new things, as Vice President Creative Sebastian Nussbaum explains. Wooga is one of Germany' By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Make2Matter Business 1UP and Newbase Join Forces Under Make2Matter Creator Collective With 1UP and newbase, two of the leading artist management agencies are joining forces to create a joint brand: Make2Matter is not a new agency, but a curated creator collective for gaming, lifestyle, music and edutainment with over 160 million followers and artists beyond the portfolios of 1UP and newbase. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Palais am Funkturm © Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Business Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 Will Be Presented Today All eyes in the German gaming industry will be on Berlin tonight, where the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 (DCP; German Computer Game Award) will be presented at a grand gala. Here's an overview of this important event for the industry. The Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP; German Computer Game Award) will By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
