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Gamecity Hamburg Supports Five New Games with Prototype Funding
Gamecity Hamburg, an initiative of Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, has awarded prototype funding to five local game development projects to support the creation of marketable digital games.
- Gamecity Hamburg is providing non-repayable prototype funding of up to 80,000 euros each to five Hamburg-based game development projects.
- The five selected projects are Manor Cartographer (papo Games), Odem (Odd Zeroes), Welken (Studio Gutheil), Ungradable (Chasmic Drop Studio), and The Wrong Horse (Bird Outside Studio).
- A second round of prototype funding for 2026 is scheduled, with the application phase opening in September 2026.
Prototype Funding: Second Funding Round 2026
Gamecity Hamburg has announced the second funding round for its 2026 Prototype Funding program, aimed at supporting the development of innovative game projects.
- Gamecity Hamburg is offering non-repayable grants of up to 80,000 euros per project for the second 2026 Prototype Funding round.
- The total funding pool available for this specific round is 180,000 euros.
- Applications for the funding program will be accepted from September 4 to September 24, 2026.
Großer Erfolg für Goodgame Studios
Goodgame Studios, a prominent game developer based in Hamburg, achieved a significant commercial milestone in November 2017 with the launch of its mobile title, Big Farm: Mobile Harvest.
- Goodgame Studios' mobile title Big Farm: Mobile Harvest surpassed two million installations across 234 countries within its first three weeks of release in November 2017.
- Big Farm: Mobile Harvest recorded the strongest launch performance in the company's history, achieving record levels of player engagement and monetization.
- The game’s success was primarily driven by design elements that prioritize cooperative mechanics and community interaction.
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.
Hamburg Prototype Funding: Presentation of the Awarding Committee
The Hamburg prototype funding initiative serves to bolster the local games industry by providing financial support for the development of early-stage game projects.
- The Hamburg prototype funding initiative provides financial support for early-stage game projects to drive innovation and regional industry growth.
- A five-member awarding committee evaluates applications, featuring experts from Studio Fizbin, Rockfish Games, Goodgame Studios, the Ministry of Culture and Media, and Gamecity Hamburg.
- Funding decisions are based on four primary criteria: promotion of young talent, project feasibility, market potential, and impact on the Hamburg games ecosystem.
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.
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.
Goodgame Studios Opens a Publishing Division
Goodgame Studios, a prominent Hamburg-based developer of online and mobile games, officially expanded its operations in October 2021 by establishing a dedicated publishing division.
- Hamburg-based Goodgame Studios launched a dedicated publishing division in October 2021 to support external developers.
- The studio is leveraging its existing infrastructure and a player base of over 500 million registered users to facilitate the market entry of third-party titles.
- Nina Müller, a veteran with management experience at Goodgame Studios and Bigpoint, was appointed to lead the new publishing business unit.
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.
Goodgame Studios Achieves One Billion with Empire
Goodgame Studios has achieved a significant financial milestone, surpassing one billion euros in lifetime revenue with its Empire franchise.
- Goodgame Studios' Empire franchise has surpassed one billion euros in total lifetime revenue since its 2011 launch.
- The franchise has expanded from its original browser-based title to include three mobile spin-offs, accumulating over 220 million registered users.
- Goodgame Studios is the second Hamburg-based gaming company to reach the one-billion-euro revenue milestone, following InnoGames' achievement in 2019.
Games Made in Germany Steam Sale 2023
The "Games Made in Germany Steam Sale 2023" served as a promotional campaign designed to increase the global visibility and distribution of titles developed by German studios.
- The 'Games Made in Germany Steam Sale' took place from June 22 to June 29, 2023, featuring a curated selection of over 215 titles from German developers.
- The campaign aimed to increase the global visibility and commercial success of German-made games, ranging from independent projects to major blockbusters.
- Featured titles in the promotion included high-profile games such as 'Chained Echoes,' 'Everspace 2,' 'Anno 1800,' 'Hunt: Showdown,' 'Dorfromantik,' and 'SIGNALIS.'
Hamburg: The Right Place for Your Next Career Level
Hamburg serves as a prominent hub for the German games industry, positioning itself as a premier destination for both career starters and experienced professionals.
- Hamburg’s gaming sector comprises approximately 190 companies and employs roughly 2,450 professionals.
- The local industry features a mix of large-scale studios, including InnoGames, Goodgame Studios, and Fishlabs, alongside a community of indie developers.
- Hamburg hosts German headquarters for major global technology and media firms, including Google, Adobe, and Twitch, which complement the local gaming ecosystem.