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Recap: Games Compass 2022
The Games Compass 2022 event, held on November 23, 2022, served as a strategic networking platform for the games and digital media sectors in Hamburg, Germany.
- Games Compass 2022 took place on November 23, 2022, in Hamburg, Germany, marking the return of the professional networking event after a two-year hiatus.
- The event was co-organized by InnoGames and Gamecity Hamburg to facilitate strategic exchange among regional and national industry stakeholders.
- Attendance was limited to 70 invited guests, consisting of high-level decision-makers from across the games and digital media sectors.
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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.
Games Compass: AI in Game Development
The Games Compass event, held on November 16, 2023, in Hamburg, served as a strategic forum for industry decision-makers to explore the integration of artificial intelligence within the game development lifecycle.
- The Games Compass event held on November 16, 2023, focused on the practical integration of AI into game development workflows, artistic asset creation, and project management.
- Industry leaders from Scenario, Endava, and InnoGames confirmed that AI has transitioned from a theoretical concept to a functional tool for optimizing production processes.
- The event was organized by Gamecity Hamburg and InnoGames to address the necessity for leadership to adapt to rapid technological shifts in AI to maintain global competitiveness.
Senators Roundtable 2024: Industry Decision Makers and Politics
The Senators Roundtable 2024 served as a strategic forum for aligning the interests of the Hamburg gaming industry with local government policy.
- The 2024 Senators Roundtable in Hamburg served as a strategic forum to align local government policy with the needs of the regional gaming industry.
- Key industry stakeholders including Bigpoint, InnoGames, Goodgame Studios, and Daedalic Entertainment participated in the dialogue to address operational challenges.
- Discussions centered on optimizing the professional environment to maintain Hamburg’s competitiveness as a hub for established studios and emerging developers.
InnoHub: Hamburg-based developer InnoGames offers work spaces
InnoGames, a prominent game developer based in Hamburg, has launched an initiative known as InnoHub to provide flexible office space for rent within its six-story headquarters in the Hamburg-Hammerbrook district.
- Hamburg-based developer InnoGames has launched InnoHub, an initiative offering flexible office space for rent within its six-story headquarters in the Hammerbrook district.
- The available workspace spans over 2,600 square meters, with individual units ranging in size from 14 to 200 square meters.
- Rental terms are designed for flexibility with a minimum commitment duration of one month.
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.
Senator's Roundtable 2025: Hamburg City Hall
The Senator's Roundtable 2025, held on January 29 at Hamburg City Hall, served as a strategic forum for aligning the local gaming industry with political leadership.
- Hamburg's gaming sector identifies access to municipal and federal funding as the primary driver for industry stability and growth.
- Recruitment of specialized senior-level talent remains a significant operational hurdle for Hamburg-based game studios.
- The increasing complexity of commercial user acquisition in the free-to-play market is a critical concern requiring potential policy intervention.
InnoGames Reaches 2 Billion Euros in Lifetime Revenue
InnoGames, a prominent Hamburg-based developer, has officially surpassed 2 billion euros in lifetime revenue.
- InnoGames has surpassed 2 billion euros in lifetime revenue, driven by established titles including Forge of Empires, Tribal Wars, Grepolis, and Elvenar.
- In-app purchases account for 99 percent of the company's total revenue, cementing this as their primary economic model.
- Mobile device contributions to total earnings have grown significantly, rising from 27 percent to 43 percent.
Gamecity Hamburg at Gamescom 2025: All You Need to Know
Gamecity Hamburg facilitates the participation of local independent game studios at Gamescom 2025, held in Cologne from August 20 to 24.
- Gamecity Hamburg is hosting a delegation of four indie studios at the Indie Arena Booth (Hall 10.2) during Gamescom 2025, held August 20–24 in Cologne.
- The four featured indie studios are Mooneye Studios (IKUMA: The Frozen Compass), Tiny Roar (Lou's Lagoon), Wetterfest (Frisia – Tales & Tides), and solo developer ThinMatrix (HomeGrown).
- Major established companies from the Hamburg region, including Bigpoint, InnoGames, Daedalic Entertainment, Exit Games/Photon, Gamigo, and Toneworx, are confirmed to attend for B2B engagement.
Recap: Gamecity Hamburg Celebrates Two Years of FLINTA Games Meetup
Gamecity Hamburg marked the two-year anniversary of its FLINTA Games Meetup on September 23, 2025, by hosting its inaugural Mentoring Dinner.
- Gamecity Hamburg evolved its FLINTA Games Meetup, established in summer 2023, into a structured Mentoring Dinner format on September 23, 2025.
- The inaugural mentoring event featured eight professional mentors from major companies including Capcom, Bigpoint, InnoGames, and Daedalic Entertainment.
- Mentoring sessions covered diverse industry disciplines, specifically indie studio management, programming, art direction, PR, marketing, product management, and localization.
Recap 2025: Gamecity Hamburg
The 2025 recap for Gamecity Hamburg highlights a year of significant growth and community engagement within the Hamburg games industry.
- Gamecity Hamburg awarded 80,000 euros each to five projects through its Prototype Funding program to support local development.
- The Games Lift Incubator provided five teams with a structured support ecosystem consisting of mentoring, workshops, and networking.
- Gamecity Hamburg facilitated international industry exposure for 16 local teams by coordinating their presence at major events including gamescom, Nordic, and the Polaris Convention.