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Hey allihopa! THQ Nordic übernimmt Koch Media
In February 2018, the Swedish publisher THQ Nordic announced the acquisition of the German-Austrian distributor Koch Media for 121 million euros.
- In February 2018, the Swedish publisher THQ Nordic acquired the German-Austrian distributor Koch Media for 121 million euros.
- The acquisition integrated Koch Media’s diverse portfolio of games, film, and software into the THQ Nordic corporate structure while maintaining existing headquarters in Vienna and Planegg.
- Deep Silver Fishlabs, a prominent Hamburg-based studio known for the Galaxy on Fire series, became a subsidiary of THQ Nordic as part of the transaction.
Recap: Gamecity Forecast: Is Work Still a Place?
The working session "Gamecity Forecast: Is work still a place?" addressed the evolving nature of professional environments within the German games industry.
- There is no universal solution for modern workspace management; companies must adopt an iterative approach to refining work culture and office design.
- Physical office spaces must now serve a clear functional or emotional purpose, acting as hubs for inspiration and interaction rather than administrative locations.
- The German games industry will not return to pre-pandemic office norms, necessitating a balance between individual employee needs and collective organizational goals.
Gamecity Impulse: Panel-Discussion on Diversity Management in the Games Industry
The Gamecity Impulse panel discussion, held on August 12, 2021, served as a platform to address the critical need for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion within the global games industry.
- The global gaming audience has reached an estimated 2.2 billion people, creating a significant disconnect between the diversity of players and the composition of the development teams creating their content.
- Industry experts from Niantic, Deep Silver FISHLABS, and Tiny Roar identified the normalization of diversity as a critical core standard for the games industry.
- The German games industry has formalized diversity commitments through the 'Hier spielt Vielfalt' declaration, though integration into daily operations and creative processes remains a significant challenge.
Kick-off for Games Lift Teams 2021: Hamburg
The Games Lift Incubator 2021 program officially commenced in September 2021, marking the start of a three-month intensive development phase for five selected game development teams based in Hamburg.
- The 2021 Games Lift Incubator in Hamburg launched in September 2021, providing a three-month intensive development program for five independent game projects.
- Participating teams include Symmetry Break Games, SUPERNATURAL GAMES, consider it, solo developer Denise Koch, and the team behind The Invitation.
- The curriculum features mentorship from international industry experts representing Valve, Deep Silver FISHLABS, and 1up capital.
New Game from Hamburg: Deep Silver FISHLABS Release Chorus
The Hamburg-based development studio Deep Silver FISHLABS officially released its space-shooter title, Chorus, on December 3, 2021.
- Deep Silver FISHLABS released the space-shooter title Chorus on December 3, 2021.
- The game launched simultaneously across a wide range of platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, Amazon Luna, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GeForce Now.
- Deep Silver FISHLABS is a Hamburg-based studio with over 15 years of industry experience and a workforce of approximately 80 employees.
Deep Silver FISHLABS Win Best German Game Award
Deep Silver FISHLABS, a Hamburg-based game development studio, received the prestigious Best German Game award at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis for their title, CHORUS.
- Deep Silver FISHLABS won the Best German Game award at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis for their space-shooter title, CHORUS.
- The award includes a 100,000 euro prize and validates the studio's strategic transition from mobile development to high-end console and PC titles.
- CHORUS, released on December 3, 2021, represents the studio's first original intellectual property developed for the console and PC market.
Hamburg at gamescom 22: Six Hamburg Indies at the Indie Arena Booth
Gamecity Hamburg facilitates the participation of six local independent game studios at the 2022 gamescom trade fair in Cologne.
- Gamecity Hamburg sponsored six local independent studios at the 2022 gamescom Indie Arena Booth to provide cost-effective access to international press and publishers.
- The six featured studios participating in the initiative are Tiny Roar, THREAKS, OneManOnMars, Beardshaker Games, Octofox Games, and CRATR.games.
- The delegation’s project portfolio spans diverse genres, including sci-fi adventures, souls-like action RPGs, cozy narrative games, and real-time strategy titles.