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German VR Organisations Present a Joint Strategy Paper on Virtual Worlds

In order to translate existing strengths in the field of VR into value-added opportunities, several VR associations and organisations in Germany have developed a joint strategy paper and have now presented a ten-point list of recommendations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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German Computer Game Award Back To Alternating Between Munich and Berlin

After it was gone for two years, the fixed rotation of the Deutscher Computerspielpreis between Berlin and Munich is back again. The last two years, the DCP location was chosen in open competition - however, Berlin and Munich had won anyway.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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FIA Chooses Assetto Corsa Rally For Its Rally Esports Programme

505 Games, Supernova Games and Kunos Simulazioni have scored a major success in esports: the FIA has chosen the fledgling rally spin-off of Assetto Corsa for its FIA Esports Global Rally Tour.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Toukana, Nukuna, Quantumfrog and Studio Monstrum Can Hope For Goldener Spatz Award

Along with the programme, the organisers of the Goldener Spatz (Golden Sparrow) Children’s Media Festival have also announced the nominees for the various competitions. Game studios are also on the shortlist for the Interactive & Digital Storytelling competition.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Windrose

Yarrr! Windose by Kraken Express has sold over a million copies in just six days. This open-world survival adventure, set in the age of pirates, has enjoyed a successful Early Access launch. But what makes the game so captivating?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

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ZR Consulting Kicks Off DCP With Relaxed Warm-up

ZR Consulting rounded off the afternoon before the awards ceremony in Munich with a networking event ahead of the DCP. Around 40 selected industry representatives gathered not far from the DCP venue for a pre-show get-together.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

German VR Organisations Present a Joint Strategy Paper on Virtual Worlds

In order to translate existing strengths in the field of VR into value-added opportunities, several VR associations and organisations in Germany have developed a joint strategy paper and have now presented a ten-point list of recommendations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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BAFTA-winning Best British Game “Atomfall” is Being Adapted for TV

Two Brothers Pictures has announced a television adaptation of Atomfall. The UK‑based post‑apocalyptic survival‑action game from Rebellion recently won the Best British Game category at this year’s BAFTA Game Awards.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Nordic Game 26 Reveals Full Program

NG26 Spring, the upcoming Nordic Game conference from 26-29 May in Malmö, has shared the full schedule and lineup.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read