Games Project Days © Martín Palaminuta (Volcan Photo Studio) für Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur Business Games Project Days Foster Media Literacy at Schools in Berlin and Brandenburg Schools and teachers in Berlin and Brandenburg can apply for the 'Games Project Days' organised by Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur. The focus is on how computer and video games can be used for learning and to strengthen digital and media skills. As part of the Games Project Days organised By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
While the price of the PlayStation 5 with disc drive remains the same in Europe and the UK, the recommended retail price for the Digital Edition is increasing with immediate effect © Sony Interactive Entertainment Business Sony Interactive Entertainment Partially Raising PlayStation 5 Prices in EMEA Normally, the prices of consoles go down after some time on the market. However, the economic conditions, including inflation, are also turning the gaming world upside down. In EMEA, the recommended retail price of the PS5 Digital Edition is going up with immediate effect. There will be no change to By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Leipziger Messe/Tom Schulze Business Caggtus Is Growing Again and Making Plans for 2026 The third edition of Caggtus in Leipzig, which took place this weekend, attracted 19,700 visitors – a new record! The organisers are “highly satisfied” and have already announced the date for 2026. With 2,100 participants, the LAN party hall was almost sold out—once again making Caggtus the largest By Team Gamesmarkt • 2 min read
In 2024, Hesse had an area in the Indie Arena Booth where participants from Hessen could meet and present themselves (archive image). © Hessen Agentur Business Hessen with State Booth in gamescom Business Area This year, another German federal state, Hesse, is organising a joint booth in the business area of gamescom. In 2024, only studios were supported in making an appearance at the Indie Arena Booth. Not only does the number of international country pavilions at gamescom 2025 continue to rise, now, with By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Julius Althoff, Managing Director of the esports player foundation, and Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises in Berlin © epf/SPD Berlin Esports Berlin Launches First Esports Funding Programme with epf Berlin is considered a stronghold of esports in Germany and Europe. To ensure that talented individuals from Berlin also benefit, the city-state has launched its first esports funding programme in cooperation with esports player foundation (epf). The Esports Team Berlin programme is designed to specifically support young talent from the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© European Union 2024/Dennis Lomme Business The Situation in the EU: Overbearing Bureaucracy With Deep Pockets By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Last year, Webedia very successfully organised a FYNG show at the CAGTUS in Leipzig. © Webedia Business Webedia's FYNG Caggtus Edition Will Showcase Over 20 Premieres For the start of Caggtus in Leipzig, event partner Webedia is planning a major Find Your Next Game (FYNG) show featuring numerous premieres, including several world premieres. In total, Webedia is planning 26 hours of live shows from the convention. Expectations are high for Caggtus in Leipzig, which begins today. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The funding provided by the federal states fell significantly compared to the previous year, partly because special budgets were available in 2023. In addition, a total of €2 million in funding is available in Schleswig-Holstein over several years. However, this funding is approved in a different way and is therefore not published on an ongoing basis. © GamesMarkt Business The Situation in Germany‘s Federal States: Wide but Sometimes Limited Support By Stephan Steininger • 10 min read
Ralf Reichert, Esports World Cup Foundation © Esports World Cup Foundation Esports Over $70 Million in Prize Money at EWC 2025 The largest prize pool in esports history has been announced for the Esports World Cup 2025, which returns to Riyadh from 7 July to 24 August 2025. The New Global Sports Conference returns for the closing weekend. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced a prize pool of over By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
For the first time in the company's history, Kalypso Media Group is the recipient of the TOP 100 award for Innovation in 2024. Engaging and interacting with the community was key to winning the award. Dr Anika Thun, Managing Director and owner of Kalypso Media Group. © Kalypso Business Kalypso's Dr. Anika Thun on the Publisher's Strategic Position, Germany as a Games Location and More By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Managing Director Dr Anika Thun © Kalypso Media Business Dr. Anika Thun: "We Are Committed to Long-Term Investments in Our Brands, Studios, and Employees" How is Kalypso Media Group positioned strategically in the current difficult market environment and following the death of co-founder Simon Hellwig? Managing Director Dr Anika Thun explains this and more in an interview. GamesMarkt: The games industry has been in turmoil for years. How is Kalypso Media Group holding up By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Gamestate Business Gamestate Opens Second Arcade in Berlin Gamestate has announced the opening of its second location in Berlin. After the success of its first arcade at Potsdamer Platz, Gamestate is now stepping up with a new location just around the corner from Berlin Zoo at Joachimsthaler Str. 1-4. The new arcade features a mix of state-of-the-art machines, By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
