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Melanie Klose Appointed Director of Marketing, PR, and Media at THQ Nordic
Melanie Klose, Director of Marketing, PR and Media / Klemens Kreuzer, CEO © THQ Nordic

Melanie Klose Appointed Director of Marketing, PR, and Media at THQ Nordic

Melanie Klose has been appointed Director of Marketing, PR and Media at THQ Nordic. She succeeds Philipp Brock, who has moved to lead the newly created Community & Communications department. With effect from 1 April 2025, Melanie Klose has taken the helm of all external communications at THQ Nordic. In
By Marcel Kleffmann 1 min read
Maurice Skotschir Joins Community Management at Toplitz Productions
Maurice Skotschir © Maurice Skotschir

Maurice Skotschir Joins Community Management at Toplitz Productions

The German-Austrian publisher and developer Toplitz Productions is strengthening its community management with Maurice Skotschir. Skotschir was most recently with the content creator company Rahft. Maurice ‘Skoddy’ Skotschir announced his move to Toplitz Productions as a community manager via LinkedIn. Skotschir has years of experience in community management, which he
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Sebastian Schmidt and Max Kübler Strengthen Daedalic Entertainment
Sebastian Schmidt and Max Kübler (from left to right) © Daedalic Entertainment

Sebastian Schmidt and Max Kübler Strengthen Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment has expanded its publishing team with two experienced additions. Sebastian Schmidt returns to Daedalic as Editorial Producer, while Max Kübler takes on responsibilities in business development and game scouting. With these two new team members, Daedalic Entertainment heads into spring reinforced. Sebastian ‘Bade’ Schmidt took on the role
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Peter Naumann and Mariam Hase Join Capcom Germany
Peter Naumann (Monster Hunter Community Manager) / Mariam Hase (Event & Marketing Koordinatorin) © Capcom

Peter Naumann and Mariam Hase Join Capcom Germany

Capcom Germany welcomes two new team members to the Hamburg office: Peter Naumann joined the team 17 March 2025 as the new Monster Hunter Community Manager. Mariam Hase has also joined the team as Event & Marketing Coordinator. Following the successful launch of Monster Hunter Wilds on 28 February 2025,
By Marcel Kleffmann 1 min read
eMense International Expands IGN Germany and Welcomes Antonia Dreßler
Antonia Dreßler will join IGN Germany in April © eMense

eMense International Expands IGN Germany and Welcomes Antonia Dreßler

Antonia Dreßler will be joining IGN Germany from Computec in April. Operator eMense International describes the team’s expansion as a milestone that underscores their commitment to building and growing IGN Germany. Since November 2023, the Dutch company eMense International, in cooperation with licensor Ziff Davis, has overseen the development
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
1SP.Agency Appoints Kerstin Steinberg as Head of People and Culture
Kerstin Steinberg has taken on the role of Head of People and Culture at 1SP.Agency © 1SP

1SP.Agency Appoints Kerstin Steinberg as Head of People and Culture

The international agency group 1SP.Agency is expanding its human resources division. Since 1 March, Kerstin Steinberg has taken on the role of Head of People and Culture. Steinberg brings extensive experience in the agency world and deep expertise in developing modern HR structures and processes. She joins 1SP from
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Ariane Poschner Brings Georg Reckenthäler to Swordfish
Swordfish founder and Managing Director Ariane Poschner with Georg Reckenthäler © Swordfish

Ariane Poschner Brings Georg Reckenthäler to Swordfish

Georg Reckenthäler is joining the Swordfish PR team as Senior Communications and New Business Director, effective immediately. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the tech and gaming industry. On March 1, Georg Reckenthäler took up his new position at the Munich-based agency Swordfish. In this role, he
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
HNU Welcomes Rudolf Inderst as Professor for Game Design/Game Studies
Prof Dr Dr Rudolf Thomas Inderst took a new role as Professor of Game Design and Game Studies at HNU © Rudolf Thomas Inderst/HNU

HNU Welcomes Rudolf Inderst as Professor for Game Design/Game Studies

Prof Dr Dr Rudolf Thomas Inderst brings extensive experience in both the games industry and academic teaching to his new role as Professor of Game Design and Game Studies at HNU. Rudolf's career has taken him through various stations, including the publisher Plaion, where he was responsible for
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read