Marcel Kleffmann
Business

Why Aonic Focuses on Small to Mid-Sized Companies

Aonic is a group of gaming and technology companies pursuing an alternative strategy to that of many other corporations. We spoke to Olliver Heins, Chief Product Officer, about the current market environment, different approaches to achieving success, and where Aonic stands in relation to overcoming challenges.

01. September 2025 12:00

Business

Janette Lipinski: Entering the Games Industry 20 Years Ago "Felt Like Crashing a LAN Party"

For Janette Lipinski, games have always been more than a hobby. They've been a constant presence, from childhood afternoons to professional milestones. Today, she channels her passion for the medium into leading project teams and shaping production at one of Germany's largest gaming companies.

01. September 2025 09:11

Games and Products

Toukana Interactive Delays Star Birds Due to Hollow Knight

The upcoming release of Hollow Knight: Silksong has prompted Toukana Interactive to delay the Early Access launch of Star Birds by one week. Several other studios are doing the same.

29. August 2025 13:15

Business

Active Fungus Studios: Turning a Difficult Situation Into the Best Possible Outcome

From Indie to AAA: On a regular basis, we take a look at a studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Active Fungus Studios from Munich.

29. August 2025 10:24

Games and Products

HoYoverse Unveils Creature-Collector Honkai: Nexus Anima

Following the huge success of Genshin Impact, HoYoverse has announced the latest addition to the Honkai franchise. In Honkai: Nexus Anima, players embark on a creature-collecting adventure, forging bonds with Anima companions along the way.

29. August 2025 08:53

Games and Products

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Sega and Lizardcube are reviving the legendary Shinobi series: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is an action-packed 2D platform game with Metroidvania elements, aiming to take the crown of the genre.

29. August 2025 07:57

Business

How Krafton Is Shaking up the Life Simulation Market With inZOI

After Tera and PUBG, inZOI is Krafton's next big thing, having already sold over a million copies in Early Access. We spoke to Hyungjun 'Kjun' Kim, producer and director of InZoi, about the importance of new IP, the peculiarities of the genre, and how to deal with feedback during the Early Access stage.

28. August 2025 12:17

Business

Blue Backpack Signs Publishing Agreement with Parco Games for Asia

Blue Backpack, formerly known as the games department of btf (bildundtonfabrik), has announced a strategic partnership with the Asian video game publisher Parco Games. Publishing rights have been granted for Constance and The Berlin Apartment.

28. August 2025 11:28

Business

New Global Sport Conference 2025 Concludes Esports World Cup

Following the Esports World Cup, the New Global Sport Conference 2025 took place in Riyadh. The event was attended by more than 1,500 delegates, including 500 CEOs from sectors such as gaming, esports, sports, technology and investment.

28. August 2025 08:20

Games and Products

PixelSplit and Sidekick Will Launch Deadly Days: Roadtrip in September

On 22 September 2025, Pixelsplit and Sidekick Publishing will launch Deadly Days: Roadtrip in Early Access. The collaboration with Knabe Kola during gamescom will also be expanded.

27. August 2025 10:55