THQ: Gearbox, 505 Games und Nordic Games schlagen zu Tim Pototzki April 23, 2013 – 1 min read Share this post Die "Homeworld"-Marke genießt unter Strategiefans Kultstatus. Gearbox Software sieht das ähnlich © None (ARD) Business ARD Game Jam – Classical Edition Starts 13 February 2026 With their second game jam, German broadcast union ARD brings classical music into focus. This weekend, six teams will jam on site while everyone can join in jamming from home with live music from the SWR Symphony Orchestra. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read GamesTalente 2025 © GamesTalente/Dominik Eisele Development GamesTalente Youth Competition Enters a New Round In the Germany-wide youth competition GamesTalente, young gaming fans aged 13–16 from all types of schools can develop their own computer game. In doing so, they will acquire the key digital skills needed in the professional world in a fun and engaging way. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Godot © godotengine.org Development Godot 4.6 Kicks off With a Tighter Integration of Industry Standards With the recent release of Godot 4.6, the engine has taken another leap forward. The latest stable version of this popular open-source game engine focuses on improving workflows and quality of life, as well as integrating industry standards more tightly and improving performance. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Remedy Entertainment © Remedy People Jean-Charles Gaudechon is the CEO of Remedy Entertainment Remedy Entertainment's Board of Directors has appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as CEO, effective from 1 March 2026. Markus Mäki, the interim CEO and co-founder, will continue in his current role until Gaudechon begins his tenure. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Products State of Play Announced For 12 February 2026 A new State of Play showcase will cover indie games on PlayStation as well as what's in the works at PlayStation Studios on 12 February, at 11pm CEST. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read PUBG: Blindspot / PUBG: Battlegrounds / InZoi © Krafton Business Krafton's Annual Revenue Reached a New Record High in 2025 Krafton's annual revenue surpassed KRW 3 trillion for the first time in the company's history, setting a new record. This was driven by double-digit growth in the PUBG IP franchise. The publisher also announced dividend payouts and share repurchases. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Business Discord Rolls Out Global Face ID Age Verification Early March After initial implementation in UK and Australia, Discord now wants to roll out age verification globally from March onward. Whoever does not subject to the face ID process will be dialed into a new “teen-appropriate experience” mode. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Mervin Lee Kwai, Vice President of Operations in North America, NC America © NC America People NC America Appoints Mervin Lee Kwai to Lead Western Publishing Operations In preparation for the global launch of Aion 2, NC America is expanding its publishing team with the hire of Mervin Lee Kwai. The former senior leader of Amazon's third-party MMO publishing division will play a key role in shaping NC America's 2026 line-up. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Products Constance Comes to Consoles on 1 May 2026 Constance to Consoles: On 1 May, the lovingly crafted German metroidvania Constance by Blue Backpack will release on Switch, PlayStation and Xbox digitally. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
(ARD) Business ARD Game Jam – Classical Edition Starts 13 February 2026 With their second game jam, German broadcast union ARD brings classical music into focus. This weekend, six teams will jam on site while everyone can join in jamming from home with live music from the SWR Symphony Orchestra. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
GamesTalente 2025 © GamesTalente/Dominik Eisele Development GamesTalente Youth Competition Enters a New Round In the Germany-wide youth competition GamesTalente, young gaming fans aged 13–16 from all types of schools can develop their own computer game. In doing so, they will acquire the key digital skills needed in the professional world in a fun and engaging way. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Godot © godotengine.org Development Godot 4.6 Kicks off With a Tighter Integration of Industry Standards With the recent release of Godot 4.6, the engine has taken another leap forward. The latest stable version of this popular open-source game engine focuses on improving workflows and quality of life, as well as integrating industry standards more tightly and improving performance. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Remedy Entertainment © Remedy People Jean-Charles Gaudechon is the CEO of Remedy Entertainment Remedy Entertainment's Board of Directors has appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as CEO, effective from 1 March 2026. Markus Mäki, the interim CEO and co-founder, will continue in his current role until Gaudechon begins his tenure. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Products State of Play Announced For 12 February 2026 A new State of Play showcase will cover indie games on PlayStation as well as what's in the works at PlayStation Studios on 12 February, at 11pm CEST. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
PUBG: Blindspot / PUBG: Battlegrounds / InZoi © Krafton Business Krafton's Annual Revenue Reached a New Record High in 2025 Krafton's annual revenue surpassed KRW 3 trillion for the first time in the company's history, setting a new record. This was driven by double-digit growth in the PUBG IP franchise. The publisher also announced dividend payouts and share repurchases. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Business Discord Rolls Out Global Face ID Age Verification Early March After initial implementation in UK and Australia, Discord now wants to roll out age verification globally from March onward. Whoever does not subject to the face ID process will be dialed into a new “teen-appropriate experience” mode. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Mervin Lee Kwai, Vice President of Operations in North America, NC America © NC America People NC America Appoints Mervin Lee Kwai to Lead Western Publishing Operations In preparation for the global launch of Aion 2, NC America is expanding its publishing team with the hire of Mervin Lee Kwai. The former senior leader of Amazon's third-party MMO publishing division will play a key role in shaping NC America's 2026 line-up. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Products Constance Comes to Consoles on 1 May 2026 Constance to Consoles: On 1 May, the lovingly crafted German metroidvania Constance by Blue Backpack will release on Switch, PlayStation and Xbox digitally. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
