© Microsoft Business Microsoft Increases Prices for Xbox Consoles and Games Prices for Xbox consoles and controllers are being increased worldwide. In Europe, Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by 50 euros. Some first-party games releasing this holiday season will also be more expensive. Effective 1 May, Microsoft has adjusted recommended retail prices for consoles and controllers worldwide. " By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Figuya and Konsolenkost Business Figuya and Konsolenkost Transform Some Former GameStop Sites Into New Store Concept Figuya X Konsolenkost Retail is taking over several former GameStop Germany locations. With a new concept that combines gaming, anime, and community life, the first store is set to open on 10 May in the City-Galerie Augsburg. The concept behind Figuya X Konsolenkost Retail GmbH blends gaming and anime in By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Business Gamescom Congress Calls for Submissions for 2025 The deadline for submitting topics for this year's gamescom congress is 18 May. The congress sees itself as a central platform for highlighting the opportunities that games offer for business, society, culture and science. It is one of the established traditions at gamescom: on the Thursday of the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
SNK's upcoming Fatal Fury game was prominently through the entire event, taking up most space on the WrestleMania fighting stage. © WWE Network Business The State Connection Behind WrestleMania 41s Biggest Gaming Ad Saudi Arabia's has been criticised for sportswashing efforts in esports before. But the monarchy is using its integrated gaming and esports ventures to lever influence in other entertainment branches as well, as recently seen at the biggest wrestling event of the world. A guest article by Pascal Wagner. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 / The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered © Sandfall & Kepler / Bethesda Business Two Role-Playing Games Dominate the Weekly Steam Charts The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered beats even Counter-Strike 2 in the weekly Steam charts. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also has a strong launch and benefits from positive word-of-mouth. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered shadow drop made a huge impact on the weekly Steam charts (by By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Krafton Business Krafton Achieves Record Q1 Sales in 2025 South Korean publisher Krafton has had a record quarter (Q1 2025). In addition to the strong launch of inZoi and the continued strong performance of the PUBG IP, the company is enjoying great success in the Indian market and is investing heavily in this region. Krafton announced its results for By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The team at Respawn Entertainment that is continuing to develop Apex Legends – here is a screenshot from Season 23 – is also affected. © Electronic Arts Business Job Cuts at Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment On X, Respawn Entertainment, a studio owned by Electronic Arts, announced the cancellation of two projects and the dismissal of an unspecified number of employees. US media reports indicate that further layoffs are also planned at EA. Up to 400 jobs could be affected. There has been no official confirmation By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Matthias Miersch, Secretary General of the SPD © Screenshot of Livestream Business SPD Members Vote in Favour of Coalition Agreement SPD members have approved the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU, paving the way for a new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The results of the vote had already been leaked to the press beforehand. Update At his press conference this morning, Matthias Miersch, Secretary General of the SPD, essentially By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Dorado Games & Bytro Labs | Malta & Hamburg © Twin Harbour Interactive Business Bytro and Dorado Games Become Twin Harbour Interactive Hamburg-based Bytro Labs and Malta-based Dorado Games have merged to form Twin Harbour Interactive, a new international strategy game studio. Their popular strategy games are now united under the Supremacy brand. Dorado Games and Bytro Labs, two studios in the free-to-play strategy genre, announce a merger that combines their creative By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Wholesome Games Business btf Games Part of Around 60 Games at Wholesome Direct 2025 The next Wholesome Direct digital showcase will take place on 7 June as part of this year's Summer Games Festival. In addition to the date, Wholesome Direct also announced some of the 60 participating studios, including btf Games from Germany. In the end, almost 1,500 submissions reached By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Sérgio Laranjeira is CTO at Metacore Games in Berlin © Gabriele Di Stefano Business How Metacore Games Grows in Berlin and Gets Involved in the Local Scene By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Sérgio Laranjeira, CTO, Metacore © Metacore Business Metacore in Berlin: "From Day One, We've Focused on Becoming Part of the Local Ecosystem …" It has been almost a year and a half since Finland's Metacore Games opened its second office in Berlin. So it's time for CTO Sérgio Laranjeira to share his thoughts on how Metacore has integrated into and contributed to the local Berlin games ecosystem. GamesMarkt: How By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
