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Goodgame Studios Celebrates 10 Years Goodgame Empire
Goodgame Studios, a Hamburg-based developer and publisher within the Stillfront Group, marked the tenth anniversary of its flagship title, Goodgame Empire, in August 2021.
- Goodgame Studios, a subsidiary of Stillfront Group, celebrated the tenth anniversary of its flagship title, Goodgame Empire, in August 2021.
- The studio maintains a global reach of over 500 million registered users across its free-to-play portfolio.
- Long-term retention for Goodgame Empire is driven by a combination of deep strategic gameplay, social connectivity, and a consistent cadence of content updates.
Meet Hamburg at Gamescom 2021
Gamecity Hamburg utilized the 2021 digital iteration of Gamescom to showcase the regional gaming ecosystem, specifically highlighting the work of local independent studios.
- Gamecity Hamburg showcased five local indie studios—Tiny Roar, Mooneye Studios, OneManOnMars, Radioactive Dreams, and Klickaffen—at the digital Gamescom 2021 via the Indie Arena Booth Online.
- The 'Road to gamescom 2021' program provided institutional support, including prototype funding and incubator resources, to prepare selected developers for international exposure.
- The initiative featured high-profile project reveals, including the world premiere of the sci-fi adventure game XEL.
Prototype Funding: New Funding Round Starts - Germany
Gamecity Hamburg has initiated a new round of prototype funding for game developers, teams, and small-to-medium enterprises based in or relocating to Hamburg.
- Gamecity Hamburg is offering prototype funding of up to 80,000 euros, covering 80 percent of total project costs for local developers and SMEs.
- Applicants can increase their total funding cap to 120,000 euros by combining the Gamecity Hamburg grant with other public sources, such as federal German programs.
- The program requires a mandatory 20 percent self-contribution from the applicant to qualify for the standard funding tier.
Heart of Muriet: Kickstarter Campaign Online
The Hamburg-based game development studio Cratr.games, in collaboration with Microtale Games, initiated a Kickstarter campaign on August 26, 2022, to secure funding for their voxel-based real-time strategy title, Heart of Muriet.
- Cratr.games and Microtale Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for the voxel-based RTS 'Heart of Muriet' on August 26, 2022.
- The developers terminated the crowdfunding campaign early after securing alternative financing within days of the launch.
- The project features large-scale strategy mechanics, including settlement building, spell management, and tactical combat in a fantasy setting.
Road to gamescom 2023: Hamburg
The Road to gamescom 2023 program, initiated by Gamecity Hamburg, serves to support local game developers by providing them with a platform at the world’s largest video game event.
- Gamecity Hamburg provides five selected local studios or independent developers with free exhibition space at the Indie Arena Booth during gamescom.
- The program supports participants with exhibitor passes, USK age-rating assistance, inclusion in official sales events, and a preparatory workshop day.
- To be eligible, applicants must be based in Hamburg, possess a playable project, and currently operate without a publisher.
Gamecity Hamburg and Hamburg Game Studios at Gamescom 2023
Gamecity Hamburg facilitates the participation of local independent game studios at Gamescom 2023, held in Cologne from August 23 to 27.
- Gamecity Hamburg supported five independent studios—About Cannons + Sparrows, Crumbling Games, DrownTown, Radioactive Dreams, and Symmetry Break Studio—at Gamescom 2023 through the 'Road to Gamescom' program.
- The initiative provided selected indie developers with free delegation packages and exhibition space at the Indie Arena Booth to facilitate international business connections.
- Several participating indie studios previously utilized local support mechanisms, specifically the Games Lift Incubator and regional prototype funding, to reach the Gamescom exhibition stage.
Road to Polaris 2023: Free Booth Packages for Hamburg-based Developers
Gamecity Hamburg facilitates local industry growth by offering free booth packages for Hamburg-based developers at the Polaris 2023 convention.
- Gamecity Hamburg is providing free booth packages for local developers to showcase games at the Polaris 2023 convention, held from October 13 to 15, 2023.
- To qualify, applicants must be commercially oriented, maintain a Hamburg-based office, and present a playable game that does not yet have a publisher.
- The support package includes a dedicated joint booth space, necessary hardware, two exhibitor tickets, USK clearing, inclusion in the Indie Polaris lineup, and a preparatory workshop.
Road to gamescom 2024: Hamburg
Gamecity Hamburg facilitates regional industry growth by offering five free exhibition spots to Hamburg-based developers at the 2024 gamescom Indie Arena Booth.
- Gamecity Hamburg is offering five free exhibition spots to local indie studios at the gamescom 2024 Indie Arena Booth.
- Applicants must be commercially oriented game companies with a headquarters or branch office in Hamburg and possess a playable game prototype.
- Priority for the five spots is given to projects that do not currently have a publisher.
Road to Polaris 2024: Booth Packages for Hamburg Developers
Gamecity Hamburg is facilitating local industry participation at the Polaris community convention, scheduled for October 11–13, 2024.
- Gamecity Hamburg is offering subsidized exhibition spaces for local developers at the Polaris community convention, taking place October 11–13, 2024.
- Applicants must be commercially oriented entities with a headquarters or branch office located in Hamburg to qualify for the joint booth.
- The application deadline for the booth packages is August 25, 2024, after which a review process will determine the final delegation.
InnoGames Announces New Strategy Game: Heroes of History
InnoGames, a prominent German developer and publisher based in Hamburg, has announced the upcoming release of a new strategy title, Heroes of History.
- InnoGames is launching a new strategy title, Heroes of History, in August with pre-registration currently open.
- The game features empire-building mechanics combined with time-travel elements, allowing players to recruit more than 70 historical figures.
- Heroes of History will operate on a free-to-play model across iOS, Android, and PC browsers.
Osmotic Studios Released Their Third Title: Closer the Distance
Hamburg-based indie developer Osmotic Studios, known for the narrative-driven Orwell series, released its third title, Closer the Distance, on August 2, 2024.
- Osmotic Studios released its third title, 'Closer the Distance,' on August 2, 2024, marking a strategic shift from dystopian themes to a slice-of-life simulation focused on grief and human connection.
- The project was supported by prototype funding from Creative Europe MEDIA and the German government’s computer game funding program, with Skybound Games serving as the publisher for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- Development evolved from an initial time-loop puzzle concept into a real-time simulation, allowing players to influence characters from an afterlife perspective to better facilitate multi-perspective storytelling.
Road to gamescom 2025: Hamburg
The Road to gamescom 2025 initiative serves as a strategic support program designed to bolster the international visibility of Hamburg-based game developers.
- Gamecity Hamburg is offering five Hamburg-based game studios or independent developers free exhibition space at the Indie Arena Booth during gamescom 2025.
- The application deadline for the program is April 16, 2025, and the main event takes place from August 20–24, 2025.
- To be eligible, applicants must be commercially oriented, maintain a headquarters or branch in Hamburg, and possess a playable version of their game.