Trend-Charts: "Bioshock" wirft Fragen auf Tim Pototzki April 12, 2013 – 1 min read Share this post "Bioshock: Infinite" lässt die Gamer fragend zurück. Google liefert die Antworten © 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 2025 was MTG's most successful year ever, in terms of financials. That was largely driven by Secret Lair and Franchise cooperations like Avatar (Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast) Business 2025 Was Magic: The Gathering's Most Successful Financial Year Ever In 2025, Magic: The Gathering has driven Hasbro profits like never before. The company however is still reporting a loss per share, because the consumer products and entertainment sectors are down. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read Picture by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia Business Gamescom Asia Launches Early Bird Registration For Exhibitors The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show will kick off for the second time in Bangkok at the end of October. Registration is now open for both trade visitors and consumers. Special rates are available until 2 June. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Rami Ismail © Ismail Products Rami Ismail: Why the Games Industry Is in a Very Bad State Rami Ismail is a leading figure in the global indie game scene. He argues that the industry's fear of risk stifles innovation. Indie developers still create fresh ideas but struggle to fund their games. Titles like his Australia Did It are rare exceptions. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read Products Jordan Mechner Presents German Version of Replay in Vienna Jordan Mechner's graphic novel memoir about his father's escape from the Holocaust receives a German version at Vermes-Verlag. Mechner will be in Vienna for a book reading at the Jüdisches Museum. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Goblin Sushi © Metaroot and Old Cake Factory Products Metaroot and Old Cake Factory Have Launched Goblin Sushi Metaroot and Old Cake Factory, two Swiss companies, have launched Goblin Sushi on PC (Steam), iOS and Android via Early Access on 9 February 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read 2XKO © Riot Games Products Riot Games' 2XKO Has Not Gained the Necessary Momentum Riot Games is downsizing the team behind 2XKO. The free-to-play, two-on-two, tag-team-based fighting game has not attracted enough players "support a team of this size long term". By Marcel Kleffmann • 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
2025 was MTG's most successful year ever, in terms of financials. That was largely driven by Secret Lair and Franchise cooperations like Avatar (Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast) Business 2025 Was Magic: The Gathering's Most Successful Financial Year Ever In 2025, Magic: The Gathering has driven Hasbro profits like never before. The company however is still reporting a loss per share, because the consumer products and entertainment sectors are down. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Picture by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia Business Gamescom Asia Launches Early Bird Registration For Exhibitors The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show will kick off for the second time in Bangkok at the end of October. Registration is now open for both trade visitors and consumers. Special rates are available until 2 June. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Rami Ismail © Ismail Products Rami Ismail: Why the Games Industry Is in a Very Bad State Rami Ismail is a leading figure in the global indie game scene. He argues that the industry's fear of risk stifles innovation. Indie developers still create fresh ideas but struggle to fund their games. Titles like his Australia Did It are rare exceptions. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Products Jordan Mechner Presents German Version of Replay in Vienna Jordan Mechner's graphic novel memoir about his father's escape from the Holocaust receives a German version at Vermes-Verlag. Mechner will be in Vienna for a book reading at the Jüdisches Museum. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Goblin Sushi © Metaroot and Old Cake Factory Products Metaroot and Old Cake Factory Have Launched Goblin Sushi Metaroot and Old Cake Factory, two Swiss companies, have launched Goblin Sushi on PC (Steam), iOS and Android via Early Access on 9 February 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
2XKO © Riot Games Products Riot Games' 2XKO Has Not Gained the Necessary Momentum Riot Games is downsizing the team behind 2XKO. The free-to-play, two-on-two, tag-team-based fighting game has not attracted enough players "support a team of this size long term". By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
