Notifications are still only being issued for applications that were submitted to the former Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. © Steininger Products Further Federal Games Funding Decisions Confirmed Three further funding decisions totalling almost one million euros have been entered in the funding database since our last news item. In addition, the start of the term for Gaming Minds' Project Genesis, which had already been approved in 2023, has been postponed to 2025. The latest positive funding By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The winners of GamesPreis25 © GamesFestival25 Products Winners of GamesPreis25 Announced A total of ten prizes, including two special prizes, were awarded at the GamesPreis25 Awards as part of the GamesFestival in Munich. The festival is aimed specifically at young talent. The winners of the GamesPreis25 were honoured at this year's GamesFestival. The prize honours outstanding projects by young By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker © Gentle Troll Entertainment Products New Tavern Talk Game From Gentle Troll Entertainment Gentle Troll Entertainment has announced a new standalone game set in the Tavern Talk universe called Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker. Once again, it is a D&D-inspired visual novel. Indie developer Gentle Troll Entertainment, based in Würzburg, has announced its new game: Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker. Set 36 By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Giants Products Giants Software Revealed Farming Simulator: Signature Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 Giants Software has announced the release of Farming Simulator: Signature Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. This new version of the game is based on Farming Simulator 25, the latest instalment in the series. Farming Simulator: Signature Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this winter. The publisher and developer, Giants By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Outright Games Products Outright Games Secures NBA Licence and Announces NBA Bounce The British publisher Outright Games has announced the family-orientated basketball game NBA Bounce for September, for which it is cooperating with the US basketball league. NBA Bounce is primarily intended to appeal to very young target groups, which can hardly be overlooked from the look with cartoon avatars. This By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
JDM: Japanese Drift Master © Gaming Factory and 4Divinity Products JDM: Japanese Drift Master In Need for Speed Underground, drifting was just one part of the game. Many other racing games today also include drifting, but usually as part of the overall experience. JDM: Japanese Drift Master, by Gaming Factory and co-publisher 4Divinity, aims to change that. In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, players By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
© Stratosphere Games GmbH/ UFA Serial Drama GmbH Products UFA Serial Drama and Stratosphere Games Collaborate for Mobile Game With the early access release of the mobile game The Kingdom: Mittelalter Geschichten (Medieval Stories), developed by Stratosphere Games, UFA Serial Drama is venturing into the gaming market for the first time. The launch is accompanied by a cross-promotion with Instinct3. Bertelsmann-owned TV production company UFA continues to By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© 505 Games Products Blades of Fire Announced at the end of February 2025 and released less than three months later, that's what happened with Blades of Fire from 505 Games and MercurySteam. But behind the generic-sounding name lies a fantasy action adventure that has turned out really well, particularly when it comes to By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Tower Dominion © Parallel 45 Games Products Tower Dominion The tower defence subgenre of strategy games remains popular, as demonstrated by Kingdom Rush, Emberward and, most recently, Nordhold. Now, Tower Dominion is attempting to bring a touch of roguelike and Fieldrunners flair to the genre. Tower Dominion combines roguelike and tower defense. Players take on the role of a By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Alex Garland will adapt Elden Ring © Imago / Abacapress Products Alex Garland to Adapt Elden Ring Into a Live-Action Movie Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24 have announced the film adaptation of the blockbuster game Elden Ring. Alex Garland will write and direct the film. The timing is not yet known. Based on a story by George R. R. Martin, the creator and author of The Song of Ice and Fire, By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Funatics/Tivola Products Jumpgate and THQ Nordic Sign Agreement for Grand Prix of Europe-Game The kart racing game based on Grand Prix of Europe, Ed & Edda: Grand Prix – Racing Champions, is one of three games that Jumpgate has high hopes for this year. With THQ Nordic the Swedish group has now secured an experienced distribution partner for the game developed by Tivola in By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Shiny Show / Big Fan Games Products Monster Train 2 Monster Train has sold over 1.5 million copies and is widely regarded as one of the finest roguelike deck-building games available. The second instalment is now ready to leave the station, building on the strengths of its predecessor and featuring lots of new content, including an endless mode. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
