"Trials" gibt Vollgas Tim Pototzki January 18, 2013 – Share this post Die Spiele der "Trials"-Reihe kommen an © 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 EA Sports FC 26 © EA Sports Products When EA Takes Over The German Games Charts in January 2026 In January 2026, the official German gaming charts (published by game) were dominated by returning classics rather than new releases. Most of these were published by Electronic Arts, accounting for almost half of the top 20 games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Phil Rogers, Group CEO, Embracer Group; © Embracer Group IR Business Embracer Group's Q3 2025/26 Results Were "Ahead of Expectations" Despite a sharp decline in sales and EBIT, the Embracer Group has reported a stronger third quarter of the fiscal year than the previous two. Higher-than-expected engagement and earnings were driven by the Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Dead Island and Tomb Raider IPs. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read David Helgason, Tomer Bar-Zeev and Bernard Kim | Pictures/archive pictures by Unity, Viola Group, Business Wire People Unity Reports Increased Revenue, Reduced Losses And Departure of Founder David Helgason The stock market reacted to the latest news from Unity with a sharp drop in share prices. Bernard Kim was introduced as a new board member after company founder David Helgason and Tomer Bar-Zeev stepped down on 5 February. The figures presented, however, show an upward trend. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Benjamin Rostalski (right) and moderator Uke Bosse at German Computer Game Awards 2025 (Rostalski/DCP) People Benjamin Rostalski: "Variety of Perspectives is the DCP Jury's Great Strength" We interviewed Benjamin Rostalski, Head of the Award Office of the German Computer Game Awards, about the jury selection, the award process and who can and can't become juror. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read Gothic 1 Remake © THQ Nordic Products Gothic 1 Remake Coming in June 2026 The date has been set. The remake of Gothic 1 will be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in June 2026. This means it marks the game's 25th anniversary, as the original was released by Piranha Bytes on 15 March 2001. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read The Last Spell - Tales of Torment © Ishtar Games, Nacon Products The Last Spell - Tales of Torment Tales of Torment is the third and final DLC for the excellent tactical RPG, The Last Spell. Unlike the previous DLCs, this one focuses more on playstyle customisation and increased replayability. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 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
EA Sports FC 26 © EA Sports Products When EA Takes Over The German Games Charts in January 2026 In January 2026, the official German gaming charts (published by game) were dominated by returning classics rather than new releases. Most of these were published by Electronic Arts, accounting for almost half of the top 20 games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Phil Rogers, Group CEO, Embracer Group; © Embracer Group IR Business Embracer Group's Q3 2025/26 Results Were "Ahead of Expectations" Despite a sharp decline in sales and EBIT, the Embracer Group has reported a stronger third quarter of the fiscal year than the previous two. Higher-than-expected engagement and earnings were driven by the Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Dead Island and Tomb Raider IPs. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
David Helgason, Tomer Bar-Zeev and Bernard Kim | Pictures/archive pictures by Unity, Viola Group, Business Wire People Unity Reports Increased Revenue, Reduced Losses And Departure of Founder David Helgason The stock market reacted to the latest news from Unity with a sharp drop in share prices. Bernard Kim was introduced as a new board member after company founder David Helgason and Tomer Bar-Zeev stepped down on 5 February. The figures presented, however, show an upward trend. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Benjamin Rostalski (right) and moderator Uke Bosse at German Computer Game Awards 2025 (Rostalski/DCP) People Benjamin Rostalski: "Variety of Perspectives is the DCP Jury's Great Strength" We interviewed Benjamin Rostalski, Head of the Award Office of the German Computer Game Awards, about the jury selection, the award process and who can and can't become juror. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Gothic 1 Remake © THQ Nordic Products Gothic 1 Remake Coming in June 2026 The date has been set. The remake of Gothic 1 will be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in June 2026. This means it marks the game's 25th anniversary, as the original was released by Piranha Bytes on 15 March 2001. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Last Spell - Tales of Torment © Ishtar Games, Nacon Products The Last Spell - Tales of Torment Tales of Torment is the third and final DLC for the excellent tactical RPG, The Last Spell. Unlike the previous DLCs, this one focuses more on playstyle customisation and increased replayability. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
