Dominika Borgosz: Pushing the Envelop in Community Management

Esports

German Esports Summit Underlined Digital Culture as a Unifying Element for Millions

Shortly after DEP 2025, the German Esports Summit took place in Cologne. Around 120 industry, political and societal representatives took part in the annual conference of the German esports industry. There, the granting of non-profit status was highlighted as a start of a new era for esports.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

House of Games Will Not Open Until Second Half of 2026

The launch of the House of Games has been delayed, as operator Wista Management informed the German Press Agency (dpa). Lease agreements with the approximately 80 interested parties are to be concluded starting in spring 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Screen Juice: When Vision, Community and Courage Forge an Indie Miracle

From indie to AAA, we periodically showcase a studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Screen Juice from Cologne.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

People

Michelle Zou Establishes European Subsidiary of AviaGames in Hamburg

AviaGames sets its sights on the European market and establishes a base in Hamburg. The new branch will be headed by Michelle Zou, former CEO of Bigpoint.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Esports

German Esports Summit Underlined Digital Culture as a Unifying Element for Millions

Shortly after DEP 2025, the German Esports Summit took place in Cologne. Around 120 industry, political and societal representatives took part in the annual conference of the German esports industry. There, the granting of non-profit status was highlighted as a start of a new era for esports.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Bladesong Gets 22 January Early Access Release

Northern German bladesmithing sim Bladesong will release into Early Access on 22 January 2026, developer Sun and Serpent Creations from Brunswick and publisher Mythwright announced.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

House of Games Will Not Open Until Second Half of 2026

The launch of the House of Games has been delayed, as operator Wista Management informed the German Press Agency (dpa). Lease agreements with the approximately 80 interested parties are to be concluded starting in spring 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Daedalic Entertainment Brings Back "4 is a Party" on Steam

For the second time, publisher Daedalic Entertainment is organising the third-party Steam event “4 is a Party”, which focuses on cooperative games. Other major publishers participating include Devolver, Team17, Nacon, Nuggets, rokaplay and Assemble.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Screen Juice: When Vision, Community and Courage Forge an Indie Miracle

From indie to AAA, we periodically showcase a studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Screen Juice from Cologne.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read