UK: Government Announces Social Media Ban For Under-16s; UKIE Responds With Relief

Politics

Prien: "Demokratie Leben!" Will Now Consider Games for Funding

At the game summer party, Federal Family Minister Karin Prien dropped several bombs: One was the revelation that the "Demokratie Leben!" funding programme could now consider games as well. The other were some unfortunate remarks harking back to the old "Killerspieldebatte".

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Stop Killing Games Warns EU Commission of Misdirection

In an Open Letter to EU Commission officials, Stop Killing Games claims game lobby associations are misdirecting the actual goal of the initiative to influence the upcoming decision on 16 June.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Funding

Esports Academy Berlin Enters Its Second Round

For the second year running, the State of Berlin and the esports player foundation are jointly supporting young talent on their journey to becoming professional esports players, with up to 25 places available this year. The programme also has a new name.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Campus

Game in Lab Funding Calls for Board Game Research Applications

Board game researchers, take note: Game in Lab, the board game research funding programme by Asmodee and Innovation Factory, is giving away up to 20,000€ per funded project. The call is open until end of September.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

EA Advertising Launched by Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform connecting brands with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across its games portfolio. The platform is designed "to enhance, not disrupt, the player experience".

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Releases 13 July

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective by Binary Impact, Alchemical Works and Aerosoft will release 13 July. Made in cooperation with the Rhineland-Palatinate State Criminal Police Office, a press meet was held on Friday at the LKA RLP's police office.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

G+ Facts & Figures: The German Games Ecosystem

Germany is one of the world's most important markets for computer and video games. But what is the state of the country's games industry? Read on for an overview of the studios based here, the industry's structure, and key figures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

Events

TactiCon Returns in July

TactiCon, the annual digital event hosted by Hooded Horse and Firesquid, is returning for its fifth year. The digital convention will once again focus on strategy and tactical games, offering new releases and discounts.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Funding

BzKJ Funding: Record Number of Applications, No Games Among Funded Projects

In the third round of funding from the BzKJ, the organisation received a record number of applications. The five digital projects selected for funding, which will receive a total of €240,000, have now been announced. However, there is no connection to games this time.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read