Dorothee Bär during her swearing-in ceremony in the German Bundestag with Bundestag President Julia Klöckner at the beginning of May. © Deutscher Bundestag / Thomas Imo / photothek People Dorothee Bär Speaks at Game Summer Party A few weeks after the DCP, the Federal Minister responsible for games, Dorothee Bär, will once again address the games industry. Bär has agreed to be a guest speaker at the traditional game summer party. Whether finance or family ministers or parliamentary state secretaries – game - The German Games Industry Association By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Laura Thümmler, Adina Stampa and Ines Harmuth (from left to right) © game/Dirk Mathesius People Laura Thümmler and Adina Stampa Join Game, Ines Harmuth Fills in for Ina Göring There have been some personnel changes in the membership department of the industry association game. In addition to two new additions, Laura Thümmler and Adina Stampa, there is also a temporal replacement arrangement for the head of the membership department, Ina Göring. A few days ago, the membership team at By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
According to a media report, Dr Reinhard Gratl (centre) is the second top manager from Plaion's long-standing management trio to leave the company after Dr Klemens Kundratitz (left). There are no rumours of a change in Stefan Kapelari (right), CEO of the successful film business Plaion Pictures © Plaion Website People CFO Reinhard Gratl is Reportedly Leaving Plaion Reinhard Gratl, CFO of the Plaion Group, is leaving the company in June after almost 30 years. As reported by the local news service ‘MeinBezirk’, Gratl made the announcement at a works meeting called at short notice. There has not yet been an official press release from Plaion or its By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Tom Gillo (left) will succeed as CEO after Co-founder Patrick O’Luanaigh steps down after 20 years © nDreams People Tom Gillo Will Follow Patrick O’Luanaigh as CEO of nDreams After nearly 20 years Co-founder and CEO Patrick O’Luanaigh will step down on 1 June to become Chairman of nDreams. His role as CEO will be taken by Chief Development Officer Tom Gillo. Change at the top of nDreams. The games studio specialising in VR, which was acquired By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Christian Körner and Jörg Adami lead UFAGG © Picture: UFA Boris Breuer People Christian Körner and Jörg Adami Lead New Label UFAGG The TV and streaming production company UFA has founded a new label, UFA Good Games (UFAGG). The aim is to develop new entertainment concepts and thereby tap into new target groups. The first project is the development of the UFA Creator Academy. With the UFA Good Games (UFAGG) label, UFA By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read
Tjodolf Sommestad leaves King and hands over to Todd Green © Imago/TT People Todd Green Takes Over From Tjodolf Sommestad as King President King will get a new president effective June 1, 2025. Todd Green will follow to Tjodolf Sommestad, who after nearly 14 years at King, will leave the company and the industry. Todd Green, an experienced executive, will take over as president of King on 1 June. The change at the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Jasper Tanner-Barnes is the new Chief Portfolio Officer of Fireshine Games © Fireshine People Fireshine Games Names Jasper Tanner-Barnes as Chief Portfolio Officer British publisher Fireshine Games has strengthened its top management team with the appointment of Jasper Tanner-Barnes. He will take on the newly created role of Chief Portfolio Manager, responsible for third-party partnerships and portfolio strategy. Fireshine Games appointed a new CEO, Brian Foote, in February. Now, the British By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Christian Witte and Swordfish Founder and CEO Ariane Poschner © Swordfirsch People Christian Witte Joins Swordfish PR Team The Munich-based PR agency Swordfish is continuing to expand its gaming team. The latest addition is Christian Witte, who will be taking on the role of PR Manager. Christian Witte is moving from Recaro Gaming to Swordfish, where he has spent the last few years as Communications Manager responsible By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, both CEO of astragon © astragon Business Independent Arts Software Becomes Astragon Development astragon has announced the visible integration of its studio subsidiary Independent Arts Software. The Hamm-based developer will operate as astragon Development in future. Founder and Managing Director Holger Kuchling is gradually stepping down, and formal management has already been handed over. With the name Independent Arts Software, one of By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Jens Kosche © EA People Jens Kosche is Leaving Electronic Arts After more than two decades, Jens Kosche, most recently Senior Director Commercial Europe, has left Electronic Arts to pursue new challenges. Jens Kosche, who has held positions of responsibility at Electronic Arts in Europe for many years, is to leave the games publisher. This is revealed in a post on By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Haven Studio founder Jade Raymond reportedly left the company © (Archive picture) People Jade Raymond has Reportedly Left Haven Studio According to information from Bloomberg, founder and boss Jade Raymond has left the developer Haven Studio, which belongs to Sony. The background is unclear, speculation about Fairgame$ has arisen. There is still no official confirmation that Jade Raymond has really left Haven Studios. Her involvement still appears to be active By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Kenji Matsubara © Devcom People Kenji Matsubara Resignes as CEO of SNK Corporation SNK Corporation announced that Kenji Matsubara will step down as CEO and transition to an advisory role, where he will continue to contribute his expertise and strategic insight. According to the official company press release, Kenji Matsubara played a key role in advancing the company's global presence, notably By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
