Watershadow Games © Watershadow Games Funding G+ Federal Funding Goes to Watershadow Games Watershadow Games has been awarded funding from the federal government's video game funding programme. The Baden-Württemberg-based studio specialises in developing casual games for mobile platforms. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing Expansion © Giants Software Products G+ Made in Switzerland: Swiss Success Showcase - Part 1 From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the realms of digital entertainment and technology, Switzerland is not only renowned for its chocolate and precision watches; it has also quietly become an influential force in these fields. This article highlights five examples from Switzerland. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Resident Evil Requiem © Capcom & game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche Publishing G+ Resident Evil Requiem Wins Platinum Award in Germany In March 2026, only one game received a Sales Award from game, the German Games Industry Association. That game was Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 200,000 copies in Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Denis Fedorov, founder of Unfrozen and CEO of Nova Assembly © Nova Assembly / Fedorov Business G+ Denis Fedorov: "In Many Ways, Nova Assembly Is Our Direct Response to the Current State of the Industry." Nova Assembly is a holding company established by a collective of five renowned game studios. We spoke to Denis Fedorov, founder of Unfrozen and CEO of Nova Assembly, about setting up the company in response to the current state of the industry, Cyprus as a location, and future plans. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Felix Schade, Founder, CEO & Game Director of Screen Juice Interactive GmbH © Screen Juice and Ubisoft People G+ How Morbid Metal Was Prepared for Early Access Morbid Metal from Screen Juice and Ubisoft will launch on 8 April in Early Access. What started in 2017 as an university project has evolved into a stylish hack-and-slash roguelite. We spoke to Felix Schade, the game's creator, game director and CEO, about the final stages of this journey. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Screen Juice presented their first game, Morbid Metal, at the Ubisoft stand during gamescom 2025. The team made a lasting impression with the game itself, as well as with their passion for fast-paced, cinematic combat; Adrian Lacey Business G+ Screen Juice: When Vision, Community and Courage Forge an Indie Miracle From indie to AAA, we periodically showcase a studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Screen Juice from Cologne. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Swiss Games © Stefan Malcher Business G+ Swiss Games Market: 57% of the Swiss Population Plays Games The gaming audience in Switzerland in 2025 is around 3.6 million, which is an increase of a quarter of a million on the previous year. Although smartphones remain the most popular device, consoles and laptops are growing in popularity. Find more data and graphics in our Swiss overview. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
The Playruo solution was developed by Jean-Baptiste Kempf, Fergus Leleu, and Yannis Weinbach (from left to right), who drew on their expertise in cloud computing (Shadow), advertising and video games to create it. The cloud gaming solutions are available and accessible from today onwards. © Playruo Business G+ Why Playruo Built a Cloud Gaming Solution for Publishers and Developers Playruo has raised €2.1 million in funding with the aim of becoming the leading platform for testing and sharing video games via streaming. We spoke to CEO and co-founder Fergus Leleu about cloud gaming, the company's growth, and its direct approach to publishers and developers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Game composer and game music consultant Yannick Süß (Thomas Geiger) People G+ Game Music Makers: Yannick Süß He made music for The Guild 2, then Paradox games such as Victoria 3 and Crusader Kings. Now he is Music Business Consultant for the Swedish strategy giant. And strategy games still define Yannick Süß's professional live and nostalgia for game music. By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read
Event Area @ R42 Games Hub © Gecko Two Business G+ House of Games in Leipzig: R42 Games Hub Celebrates Its Grand Opening The R42 Games Hub in Leipzig celebrated its grand opening today. This Saxon project is a building dedicated entirely to the gaming industry, bringing together coworking, gaming, production, and more. Additionally, entrepreneurs from Saxony have formed an alliance to help shape the state's future. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Apex Legends is climbing the charts © Electronic Arts Business G+ Weekly Steam Charts: The Calm Week After Crimson Desert The latest Steam weekly revenue charts show that Crimson Desert and Counter-Strike 2 have swapped places. CS2 is now back in the lead. Updates for live-service games in particular are also bringing these titles back into the charts. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Jürgen "Jot" Brunner alias Ilikescifi has made Uebernatural and its DLC The Heaven We Deserve over the last 12 years. (Ilikescifi) People G+ This Austrian Made A Supernatural Fan Game And DLC Over 12 Years, All For Free Jot Brunner alias Ilikescifi made Uebernatural, a Supernatural series fan game, released it in 2021 and delivered a story DLC today. All of it is free. We interviewed him on love for the series, his time in the GSA games industry and more. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
