Impressions from the 2025 auction. © Gdbay, Games from Ukraine and Games Gathering Business Ukrainian Charity Auction 2025 Reaches New Donation Record With 27000 euros in donations, this year's Ukrainian Charity Auction by Burny Games, Gdbay, Games from Ukraine and Games Gathering has reached a new donation record. At the event, signed game artifacts and frontline memorabilia had been auctioned off for humanitarian help in Ukraine. This year’s Ukrainian By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Michael Schade, CEO and co-founder of Rockfish Games © Gero Goerlich, 39pix.com Business How Xbox Game Pass Helped Everspace 2 Reach New Heights Michael Schade, CEO and co-founder of Rockfish Games, explains in a guest article why Xbox Game Pass has been a game-changer for the Hamburg-based company, providing insights into base game sales after the title left Game Pass in October 2024. As an independent developer, we're By Michael Schade • 3 min read
Aonic CEO and co-founder Paul Schempp / Benjamin Ritzka, CEO and Founder of Prime Insights / Exmox CEO Caglar Eger © Aonic / Prime Insights / Exmox Business Aonic Acquires Prime Insights for More Than $250 Million Aonic, a global group of tech and gaming companies, has completed the acquisition of research technology firm Prime Insights for a total transaction value in excess of $250 million. This is Aonic's largest acquisition to date. The plan is to create an industry-leading rewards platform. Prime Insights By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
The theme of Play24 was "Power Play". © Play Business Play - Creative Gaming Festival Shows 2025's Topic "Take Care" Responsibility for each other, for society, and for the planet: The Play25 festival in Hamburg has revealed its topic "Take Care". From 12-15 November, the Hamburg stable will open its doors in a new location. “Take Care” is the theme and call to action of this year& By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
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 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 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 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. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
