© THQ Nordic Events THQ Nordic Announces Showcase for Early August THQ Nordic will be presenting its line-up in a digital showcase on 1 August 2025, ahead of gamescom. The Austrian publisher has promised a 'Titan-Sized Showcase'. THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase 2025 is returning in a few weeks. This year's event will feature "world By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
ddc2024 networking dinner © eosAndy / Andreas Krupa Business devcom 2025: Overview of Side Events and Activities Once again, there will be numerous side events and activities taking place alongside the devcom developer conference 2025, ranging from VIP and business mixers to beer gardens and FLINTA* meetups. Devcom 2025 will kick off in less than two months (17–19 August), and as in previous years, numerous side By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© kind of photogenic Esports Successful Results for Esports Funding in Schleswig-Holstein, State Esports League Planned The E-Sport-Verband Schleswig-Holstein (EVSH) welcomes yesterday's report on the funding and promotion of esports, which was presented in the State Parliament. The report emphasises the state's unique structure and sustained dedication to esports in Germany. Plans include launching a state esports league in the second half By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Groupshoot of the winner during the German Computer Game Awards 2025 (Deutscher Computerspielpreis) at Palais am Funkturm on May 14, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. © Franziska Krug/ DCP via Getty Images Business Bavaria Wins Nationwide Competition to Host the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2026 The Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2026 (German Computer Game Award) will be presented in Munich. Bavaria stood out with a "particularly strong application" for the further development of the award ceremony during the process, in which all federal states were able to participate. The venue for the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2026 By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Nerdicon organising team. © Nerdic Business Around 200 People Attend Nerdicon 2025 On 12 and 13 June 2025, Leipzig once again became a meeting place for people from the games and development scene. The second Nerdicon event attracted around 200 participants to the Hochschule Macromedia Leipzig and neighbouring R42 on both days. Spanning two days, Nerdicon 2025 focused on game development, creative By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
gamescom congress 2024 © Koelnmesse Business gamescom congress 2025 Has Three Big Thematic Topics The three key topics at gamescom congress 2025 are immersion, responsibility, and well-being. Viola Tensil has been announced as the first moderator. How far can games extend beyond pure entertainment to become a driving force for innovation, social progress, and well-being? This is one of the key topics to be By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Hoyoverse Business HoYoverse Opens Its First-Ever Café in Berlin Featuring Genshin Impact and ZZZ-Themed Events The long-term HoYoverse café will offer food and beverages inspired by Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero. A special grand opening celebration is planned for 20 June. Further events are already in the pipeline. HoYoverse, the entertainment brand behind popular games such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Tanja Jost (CDU, state parliament member and creative industries spokesperson) and Frank Nagel (CDU, Frankfurt city councillor) © tokography/Tobias Koch / Nagel, CDU / Press Release Business Pixels'n'Profit - Esports, Economic Sector and Creative Industries Come Together in Frankfurt The new industry conference, "Pixels'n'Profit", will take place in Frankfurt on 20 June 2025. It will feature panels, workshops and renowned guests. This politically supported event will explore the intersection of esports, media, and creative business models. The Pixels'n'Profit conference By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Lucky Tower Ultimate / Mindlock - The Apartment / Care © Studio Seufz und AMC / Roof Cut Media und United Soft Media / The Pocket Dimension Business GDD Indie Award 2025 - the Nominations Are In The GDD Indie Awards 2025 will be presented on 9 July 2025, as part of GermanDevDays. The nominees for the main prize are Care by The Pocket Dimension, Lucky Tower Ultimate by Studio Seufz and AMC, and Mindlock - The Apartment by Roof Cut Media and United Soft Media. Nominations By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises Franziska Giffey explained to the guests the exceptional importance of this project for the capital region. To announce the location, the Governing Mayor and Senator simultaneously pressed the "Play" button on an oversized gaming controller, emphasizing the importance of the launch of the "House of Games Berlin". © Daniel Hinz Business "House of Games Berlin" Moves Into Historic Property, Steering Committee Sees Great Interest Today, the location of the “House of Games Berlin” was officially announced in the presence of Berlin's Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner; the Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises, Franziska Giffey; and approximately 200 representatives from the gaming and creative technology industries. The "House By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Red Bull For The Win 2024 © Maria Hornemann Business Third Red Bull For The Win in Summer 2025 Red Bull For The Win, the esports tournament in which amateurs can challenge professionals, is taking place for the third time this summer. On 9 August, the twenty best amateur gamers will compete against five esports professionals in the final in Vienna. Red Bull For The Win gives aspiring gamers By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Nintendo @ Dokomi 2024 © Pia / @sakurahasacamera Business Nintendo Presents Switch 2, Mario Kart World and More at Dokomi The Nintendo Switch 2 will be launched this week, on 5 June. Nintendo will also be showcasing the new console and a range of games at DoKomi, an anime and Japan expo taking place in Düsseldorf. From 6 to 8 June, DoKomi will be inviting fans of Japanese pop culture By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
