Felix Falk and Oliver Frese (from left) are happy with the new record numbers © game/Koelnmesse/archive pictures Business gamescom With a New Record Number of Registrations After Early-Bird Phase Following the early-bird phase, Koelnmesse and game have already recorded a 27% increase in registrations for gamescom compared to the same period in 2024. Numerous national pavilions have also been confirmed. With more than five months to go before gamescom kicks off in Cologne, the trade fair is already on By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
In 2024, there was a network meeting at GG Bavaria; the picture shows the Bavarian Minister of State for Digital Affairs, Dr Fabian Mehring. In 2025 there will be a business day for the first time. © Medien.Bayern GmbH // GG Bavaria | Anca Popovici Business This Is the Business Day of GG Bavaria 2025 GG Bavaria returns for its third edition. After breaking attendance records last year, the event is moving to a larger venue and introducing a brand new Business Day. The programme for industry professionals is now set. The (first) GG Bavaria Business Day will take place on 28 March 2025 and By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Andreas Lange (left) and Hendrik Lesser © EFGAMP, rcp Business remote control productions Joins EFGAMP Munich-based games production company remote control productions (rcp) has joined the European Federation of Video Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP). This is not the first time Hendrik Lesser has demonstrated his commitment to video game culture. rcp’s motivation for joining EFGAMP is to strengthen pan-European efforts to By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
HandOfBlood presented the games published and co-published by Instinct3 at the I3 Indie Expo © Instinct3 Business Instinct3 Takes Stock of I3 Indie Expo The first I3 Indie Expo was much bigger than originally planned. The combination of influencer marketing and targeted storytelling for indie games has been a success for Instinct3. They want to continue on this path. Instinct3 has drawn conclusions from the first I3 Indie Expo. What started as an idea By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Two German hopefuls for the BAFTA Games Awards 2025: Harold Halibut from Slow Bros. is nominated, as is Melina Juergens, seen here at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2019 (DCP; German Computer Games Award), where she was involved as a juror and award presenter. © Franziska Krug/Getty Images for Quinke Networks/Slow Bros. Business Harold Halibut, Vampire Therapist and Melina Juergens Hoping for a BAFTA Award The BAFTA Games Awards jury has announced the shortlist for this year's competition. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Astro Bot, and Still Wakes the Deep are among the frontrunners, but two German studios also have reason to hope for a win. Additionally, Melina Juergens is nominated once By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read
© Values Value Business Ninth "Big Games Industry Employment Survey" Launched The annual "Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2025" is now live. InGame Job and Values Value are looking to collect data on key trends in employment, salaries, career shifts, layoffs and AI adoption. InGame Job and Values Value have launched the ninth edition of the Big Games Industry By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Eva Ghossain, Account Manager © MSM.digital Communications Business MSM.digital Communications Strengthens Account Management Team With Eva Ghossain MSM.digital Communications continues to expand its team: On 1 February, Eva Ghossain joined the communications agency as an Account Manager. Ghossain most recently worked as an Assistant Marketing Manager at Square Enix. Eva Ghossain joined MSM.digital Communications as an Account Manager on 1 February. She started her career By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The organisers have started the submission phase for the Indie Arena Booth, here you can see the IAB from 2024 © Rolf Otzipka Business Indie Arena Booth Plans Larger Booth and Calls for Submissions Indie games studios from around the world have until 9 April to apply for a paid space at this year’s Indie Arena Booth (IAB) at gamescom. Free spots are also available through partners such as Nintendo and Games for Democracy, as well as through national funding initiatives. One thing By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Xsolla Business Rewarded Content Solution Xsolla Offerwall Launched Xsolla has launched a new monetisation option with Xsolla Offerwall, a new form of incentivised advertising. The Offerwall is set to be rolled out globally but could pose challenges for games on Steam. Xsolla is promoting the new service as a dynamic solution that enhances game monetisation and player engagement. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Alex Josef / Jeff Jarrett © PR - Acclaim / Global Force Entertainment Business Acclaim Returns as Indie Publisher and Wants to Revive Classic IP After more than two decades, video game publisher Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher returns with a focus on supporting independent studios and original IP, while reviving classics for a new generation. After more than two decades, Acclaim is making a comeback. The publisher, originally founded in 1987, is By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Nintendo Business French Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Nintendo in File Hosting Case The French Supreme Court has confirmed that Dstorage SAS, the operator of the 1fichier.com website, is liable for failing to remove or block access to unauthorised copies of Nintendo games stored on the platform, despite Nintendo's requests to remove pirated content. The decision is final and puts By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Jagex Business Jon Bellamy Appointed as New CEO of Jagex Jagex (RuneScape) has announced the appointment of Jon Bellamy as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Phil Mansell, who has served as CEO since 2017. Mansell will remain with the company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. Jon Bellamy has been a member of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
