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Happy Tears and Resilience: A First-Timer's Impression of the German Developer Award
Engagement for women and other marginalised groups in gaming (FemDevsMeetup, left) and truly anti-fascist historical detective stories (Paintbucket Games, right) were among the winners of the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025. The theme of resilience ran through more than just the winners.

Happy Tears and Resilience: A First-Timer's Impression of the German Developer Award

Apart from its genuine emotions on stage, the brave stance of an industry rattled by political and economic recessions stood out to our Senior Editor Pascal Wagner at his first visit to the German Developer Award.
By Pascal Wagner 2 min read
Jonathan Natzel Becomes Managing Director of Mediengründerzentrum NRW
Jonathan Natzel (right) succeeds Walid Nakschbandi, who has been managing the MGZ on an interim basis since the summer in addition to his regular duties as Managing Director of Film- and Medienstiftung NRW

Jonathan Natzel Becomes Managing Director of Mediengründerzentrum NRW

On December 1, Jonathan Natzel succeeded Rainer Weiland as MD of the Mediengründerzentrum NRW (MGZ). Weiland left the MGZ at his own request at the end of July. Walikd Nakschnandi, Managing Director of Film and Medienstiftung NRR had been acting as interim managing director of the MGZ.
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
New Board Members and Vice Presidents at Italy's Industry Association IIDEA
From left: Raffaele Zeppieri (Sony Interactive Entertainment), Cédric Mimouni (Microsoft), Christian Born (Bandai Namco Entertainment), Andy Tomlinson (Electronic Arts) | all pictures from Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association's LinkedIn Post

New Board Members and Vice Presidents at Italy's Industry Association IIDEA

The Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA) has appointed two new board members and two new vice presidents: Andy Tomlinson, Raffaele Zeppieri, Christian Born, and Cédric Mimouni.
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Guilherme Guedes Wins cEDH European Championship in Munich
From left: Organiser Wolfgang Obermeier, the four finalists with winner Guilherme Guedes holding the glass award, and head judge Michael Schöttke after the event (cEDH European Championship)

Guilherme Guedes Wins cEDH European Championship in Munich

Portuguese Guilherme Guedes is European Champion in the Magic: The Gathering cEDH sub-format of Commander. The tournament, conceived by volunteers from all over the continent and this year held in Munich, took place this weekend.
By Pascal Wagner 2 min read
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