Mona Frühauf, Country Marketing Manager for Pokémon GO in Germany © Niantic "It Was Also Just Nice to See How Present Pokémon GO Is in the Lives of Many Gamers." Thanks to its combination of in-person meetups and virtual gameplay, Pokémon GO stands out like no other mobile game. In this interview, we talk to Mona Frühauf, Germany's Country Marketing Manager, about in-person events, marketing activities and the German-speaking market. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Forestrike © Skeleton Crew, Thomas Olsson, Devolver Digital Forestrike The Japan-based team at Skeleton Crew, in collaboration with a US publisher, have transformed the martial arts battles in Forestrike into a strategic puzzle with roguelite progression. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
FS Conference 2025 © Aerosoft FS Conference Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With 500 Visitors Germany's largest event dedicated to flight simulation as a hobby took place on 15 November in the terminal of Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport. Around 500 visitors attended the 20th edition of the FS Conference. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
HoYoFair Fan Concerts; © HoYoFair Events Three HoYoFair Fan Concerts in Europe in 2026 Three HoYoFair Fan Concerts will take place in Europe in 2026. These events will deliver an audiovisual experience spanning multiple titles, including Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact. HoYoFair showcases a collection of fan works inspired by HoYoverse IPs. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Cadillac Northstar LMP in Project Motor Racing; Straight4 Studios and Giants Software Products Project Motor Racing The first game that Giants Software is publishing without developing itself is Project Motor Racing. This motorsport simulation is being developed by Straight4 Studios in the UK, whose CEO, Ian Bell, was heavily involved in GTR and Project Cars. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Business Phygital Sports League Launches in Germany The Phygital Sports League (PSL) is a new German sports league set to launch on 30 November 2025. It aims to combine traditional sports and esports, with athletes and esports players competing alongside each other in a national league across different sports. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
shapez 2 © tobspr Games Funding LAB132 and tobspr Games Receive Federal Funding Two more German game studios are receiving federal funding. tobspr Games in Munich has been awarded €320,441 for shapez 2 - Puzzle DLC. LAB132, based in Heidelberg, has been awarded €273,090 for Bor. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Ubisoft's R&D Experiment "Teammates" © Ubisoft Business Ubisoft's Generative AI Gaming Experience "Teammates" The Generative AI gaming experience Teammates, developed by Ubisoft R&D, has entered the closed testing phase. Based on the Neo NPC project, it introduces new interactive features for players. It also features an in-game companion and personal assistant. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Demonschool; © Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games Products Demonschool This tactical RPG from Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games brings together university life, streamlined and fast-paced tactical combat, relationships, and stylish visuals. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Ubisoft's new subsidiary, which unites the top franchises Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six, has been named Vantage Studios. Teams from six locations worldwide will be assigned to the studio. © Ubisoft Business Tencent Completes Strategic Investment in Ubisoft's Vantage Studios Shortly after releasing its delayed half-year results, Ubisoft announced the completion of Tencent's strategic investment in Vantage Studios. The management team anticipates that their flagship franchises will become annual billion-euro brands. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
9 Kings © Sad Socket, Hooded Horse, Sidekick Publishing Products 9 Kings Sells Over 800,000 Copies Since its Early Access launch in May, 9 Kings from Sad Socket, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing has sold over 800,000 copies to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Products Xbox Partner Preview Recap During the 30-minute Xbox Partner Preview, five new games were revealed, three games were released on Xbox and nine titles will be available to play on Game Pass Ultimate from day one. The partners involved include IO Interactive, Poncle, THQ Nordic and Future Friends. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
