© VaultN Publishing Team17 and VaultN announce strategic partnership Dutch company VaultN has signed another international developer and publisher as partner, Team17. It is not yet known whether all of Team17's subsidiaries, including astragon, will use the platform. Since the launch of its platform, VaultN has already attracted a number of international partners for its smart digital By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Sony Publishing PSVR2 will be PC-compatible in August From 7 August, the PlayStation VR2 will be able to play SteamVR games on a PC. All you need is an adapter, which will be available for €60. It was one of the surprises when new VR titles were announced in February: Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed on its blog that By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Asus Screenshot Publishing Asus Launches Pre-Sales for new ROG Ally X Handheld The new ROG Ally X gaming handheld will be available at the end of July. This is according to the Asus Store, where you can now pre-order the handheld. In the USA it will cost 800 dollars plus tax. In Europe, Asus is asking just under €900, tax included. The By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Persist Online will be released on Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam, first in Early Access. © Cipsoft Publishing CipSoft Announces Zombie MMORPG Persist Online Almost 30 years following the release of Tibia, Cipsoft from Regensburg is back with a new sandbox MMORPG featuring an action-packed combat system and lots of zombies. Persist Online is the studio's first MMORPG for PC in almost 30 years. CipSoft, the company behind Tibia, which launched 1997, By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Areosoft CEO Winfried Diekmann (right) with Marketing Director Klaus Froning at gamescom 2023 © GamesMarkt Business Aerosoft Confirms Participation at gamescom German developer and publisher Aerosoft has announced the first details of its gamescom line-up, confirming its attendance at the show. As well as new software, there will be new simulation accessories such as the Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System and a replica of a subway lever. As in previous By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Kratos-looking Astrobot. © SIE Publishing State of Play Features 14 Games Including Concord, Astro Bot and God of War Ragnarök PC On Thursday night, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) presented a new episode of State of Play. The 35-minute PlayStation Showcase featured 14 titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2 and PC from SIE and third party partners. The second State of Play of 2024 featured 14 titles. This includes the first gameplay By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a big hit for Happy Broccoli Games. © Happy Broccoli Games Business Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a big hit for Happy Broccoli Games By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Nacon creates new racing department and presents upcoming games. © Nacon / Bigben Publishing Nacon Creates new Racing Department and Presents Upcoming Games During the Bigben Group's annual event, Nacon announced a new department dedicated to racing (accessories and games). The company also presented upcoming games, including GreedFall II: The Dying World and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, as well as a steering wheel and other gaming accessories. During the 7th By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Gentle Troll and CEO Michel Wacker prepare for the launch of Tavern Talk. © Gentle Troll Publishing Gentle Troll Entertainment to Release Tavern Talk on 20 June After a very successful Kickstarter campaign and a lot of positive feedback, Gentle Troll Entertainment will release the visual novel Tavern Talk for PC on 20 June. The team from Würzburg is also preparing a Switch version for the summer. Indie developer Gentle Troll Entertainment has released a new demo By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The management team of Maverick Games. Michael Brown is the fourth from the left. © Maverick Games Publishing Amazon Games Signs Narrative-Led Open-World Driving Game From Maverick Games The first game from Maverick Games will be published by Amazon Games. The studio, led by Mike Brown, former Creative Director of Forza Horizon 5, is developing a multiplatform AAA game. It is a narrative-driven open-world driving game for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Amazon Games has reached By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Day One with Xbox Game Pass. © Microsoft Publishing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Day One With Xbox Game Pass This happened sooner than expected. But it comes as no surprise: Microsoft has just confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be included in the Xbox Game Pass at launch. Microsoft confirmed that Game Pass members will be able to jump into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Bold Head's Andre Wilimzig-Scholz in his territory: physical game releases. © Bold Head Interactive Publishing Bold Head Interactive and Collector's Editions: "It Doesn't Always Have to be the 300€ Starfield Watch" By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
