Construction Simulator 4 Marcel Kleffmann May 23, 2024 – 2 min read Share this post © astragon Nintendo Switch 2 © Nintendo Products Nintendo Is Reducing Switch 2 Production According to a Media Report Due to lower-than-expected demand for the Switch 2 during the year-end holiday season, particularly in the US, Nintendo has reduced production of the console, according to a media report. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Brawl Stars' 101st character: Najia © Supercell Products Supercell Teamed up With Taika Waititi to Launch a Character in Brawl Stars To celebrate the release of Brawl Stars' 101st character, Najia, Supercell joined forces with filmmaker Taika Waititi. The company joined forces with the director of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok to create an animated launch trailer. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Products ZoroArts Reveals Cool Story Bro, Paddle Paddle Paddle Remains Successful Mateo Covic has revealed his next friendslop game, a typewriter battle called Cool Story Bro. He will self-publish the title this time. Paddle Paddle Paddle meanwhile has reached 225,000 units sold. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development, Nightdive Studios © Nightdive Business Interview: What Makes Nightdive Studios Decide to Bring Back a Classic? Remasters and Enhanced Editions of classic games are Nightdive Studios' speciality. We spoke to Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development, about their current remasters, the challenges of obtaining the original games, their selection process for re-releases, and this unique market segment. By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read Events Indie Hub is Looking for Submission for Indie Game Fest Cologne in Early May Indie Game Fest Cologne will once again take place on 8 and 9 May at the Wasserturm Hotel. 55 exhibitor teams will have the opportunity to showcase their work to the community, other studios, as well as publishers and investors. Registrations are still open, with a special offer for solo developers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read The stage at Spiel Essen 2025 (Spiel Essen) Events Spiel.Talks Submissions for Spiel Essen 2026 Now Open Boardgame designers, researchers and other experts can now submit Spiel.Talks for the main stage at Spiel Essen 2026 from 22-25 October. Three days will focus on B2C, while the Educator's Day on Friday welcomes all scientific and scholarly perspectives. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Nintendo Switch 2 © Nintendo Products Nintendo Is Reducing Switch 2 Production According to a Media Report Due to lower-than-expected demand for the Switch 2 during the year-end holiday season, particularly in the US, Nintendo has reduced production of the console, according to a media report. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 © Xbox Publishing Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview, which will take place on 26 March and focus on upcoming games from third-party partners. Participants will include Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games. There was recently a series of Minecraft announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Berlin International Gaming (BIG) X PaysafeCard © BIG/PaysafeCard Esports Paysafe and BIG Form New Esports Partnership Berlin-based esports organisation Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a partnership with PaysafeCard, its new premium sponsor and payment partner. Through this partnership, PaysafeCard will support BIG's competitive efforts across multiple titles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Nintendo Switch 2 © Nintendo Products Nintendo Is Reducing Switch 2 Production According to a Media Report Due to lower-than-expected demand for the Switch 2 during the year-end holiday season, particularly in the US, Nintendo has reduced production of the console, according to a media report. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Brawl Stars' 101st character: Najia © Supercell Products Supercell Teamed up With Taika Waititi to Launch a Character in Brawl Stars To celebrate the release of Brawl Stars' 101st character, Najia, Supercell joined forces with filmmaker Taika Waititi. The company joined forces with the director of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok to create an animated launch trailer. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Products ZoroArts Reveals Cool Story Bro, Paddle Paddle Paddle Remains Successful Mateo Covic has revealed his next friendslop game, a typewriter battle called Cool Story Bro. He will self-publish the title this time. Paddle Paddle Paddle meanwhile has reached 225,000 units sold. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development, Nightdive Studios © Nightdive Business Interview: What Makes Nightdive Studios Decide to Bring Back a Classic? Remasters and Enhanced Editions of classic games are Nightdive Studios' speciality. We spoke to Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development, about their current remasters, the challenges of obtaining the original games, their selection process for re-releases, and this unique market segment. By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read
Events Indie Hub is Looking for Submission for Indie Game Fest Cologne in Early May Indie Game Fest Cologne will once again take place on 8 and 9 May at the Wasserturm Hotel. 55 exhibitor teams will have the opportunity to showcase their work to the community, other studios, as well as publishers and investors. Registrations are still open, with a special offer for solo developers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The stage at Spiel Essen 2025 (Spiel Essen) Events Spiel.Talks Submissions for Spiel Essen 2026 Now Open Boardgame designers, researchers and other experts can now submit Spiel.Talks for the main stage at Spiel Essen 2026 from 22-25 October. Three days will focus on B2C, while the Educator's Day on Friday welcomes all scientific and scholarly perspectives. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Nintendo Switch 2 © Nintendo Products Nintendo Is Reducing Switch 2 Production According to a Media Report Due to lower-than-expected demand for the Switch 2 during the year-end holiday season, particularly in the US, Nintendo has reduced production of the console, according to a media report. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 © Xbox Publishing Xbox Partner Preview on 26 March 2026 Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview, which will take place on 26 March and focus on upcoming games from third-party partners. Participants will include Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games. There was recently a series of Minecraft announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Berlin International Gaming (BIG) X PaysafeCard © BIG/PaysafeCard Esports Paysafe and BIG Form New Esports Partnership Berlin-based esports organisation Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has announced a partnership with PaysafeCard, its new premium sponsor and payment partner. Through this partnership, PaysafeCard will support BIG's competitive efforts across multiple titles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
