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game – the German Games Industry Association congratulates all winners of the German Computer Game Awards 2023
The German Computer Game Awards were presented before a live audience for the first time since 2019. Around 600 guests from the game industry and the cultural, social and political spheres accepted the invitation to celebrate the best German computer and video games, as well as their makers, in Berlin.
The attendees were joined by hundreds of thousands of additional viewers who followed the event via live stream. A total of 800,000 euros in prize money was given out. ‘Chained Echoes’ from Matthias Linda and Deck13 Spotlight was honoured as Best German Game. The award for Studio of the Year went to Paintbucket Games of Berlin. The studio, founded in 2018, has in a period of just a few years made a name for itself with games that take up, and inspire players to reflect on, socially relevant topics through compelling experiences.
Examples include the games ‘Through the Darkest of Times’ and ‘Beholder 3’, the latter of which won in the category Best Serious Game this year. The award in the unendowed category Best International Game went to ‘God of War Ragnarök’ from Santa Monica Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The jury and the community chose Pia Scholz, aka Shurjoka, as Player of the Year. Via live stream, she discusses with her fans not only games but also a broad range of current issues – from diversity to the problems of right-wing radicalism and sexism to mental health and her career as an influencer. With the German Computer Game Awards, the year’s best German-produced computer and video games are honoured by the federal government, represented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), jointly with game – the German Games Industry Association.
‘Congratulations to all winners of the German Computer Game Awards! Finally, we were able to present these awards before a large audience again. This year in particular, the creative minds behind the games more than deserve this large stage, because the nominated games were all created under the difficult conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. And despite these challenges, this period gave rise to outstanding games that have attracted a great deal of attention both in Germany and abroad,’ says Felix Falk, Managing Director of game – the German Games Industry Association.
Overview of all winners
Best German Game (endowed with 100,000 euros for the winning game)
Chained Echoes (Matthias Linda / Deck13 Spotlight)
The other two nominees each receive 30,000 euros:
Beholder 3 (Paintbucket Games / Alawar Entertainment)
SIGNALIS (rose-engine / Humble Games)
Best Family Game (endowed with 40,000 euros)
Die magische Bretterbudenburg (Meander Books)
Newcomer Award – Best Debut (endowed with 60,000 euros for the best debut)
SIGNALIS (rose-engine / Humble Games)
The other two nominees each receive 25,000 euros:
Chained Echoes (Matthias Linda / Deck13 Spotlight)
Dome Keeper (Bippinbits / Raw Fury)
Newcomer Award – Best Prototype (endowed with 50,000 euros for the best prototype)
Light of Atlantis (Alina Fasen, Luisa Höhne, Vincent Krenzke, Simone Mayer, Alexander Nham / HAW Hamburg)
The other four nominees each receive 25,000 euros:
A Sister’s Journey (Florian Lackner)
Mail Tail (Robin Heisterkamp)
Ova Magica (Claudia Gorsky)
Thief of Smiles (Robert Brand, Lars Hinnerk Grevsmühl, Alina Hies, Felix Kosian, Marcel Zurawka)
Best Innovation and Technology (endowed with 40,000 euros)
BEETHOVEN // OPUS 360 (agon e. V.)
Best Graphic Design (endowed with 40,000 euros)
ABRISS – Build to Destroy (Randwerk Games)
Best Audio Design (endowed with 40,000 euros)
SIGNALIS (rose-engine / Humble Games)
Best Game Design (endowed with 40,000 euros)
Dome Keeper (Bippinbits / Raw Fury)
Best Serious Game (endowed with 40,000 euros)
Beholder 3 (Paintbucket Games / Alawar Entertainment)
Best Mobile Game (endowed with 40,000 euros)
Dungeons of Dreadrock (Christoph Minnameier)
Best Expert Game (endowed with 40,000 euros)
Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing (Pumpernickel Studio / Epic Games)
Best International Game (not endowed)
God of War Ragnarök (SIE Santa Monica Studio / Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Player of the Year (not endowed)
Pia Scholz (aka Shurjoka)
Studio of the Year (endowed with 50,000 euros)
Paintbucket Games (Berlin)
Special Jury Award (endowed with 10,000 euros)
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LuckyStreak adds Tier 1 Provider Play’n GO to Content Aggregation Offering
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LuckyStreak announces a major addition to its iGaming content aggregation offering, with a new strategic partnership with tier 1 games provider Play’n GO.
From its origins in building casino games for mobile phones prior to the invention of the smartphone, today Play’n GO is one of the leading providers of entertainment to the casino industry, with more than 400 premium game titles available with operators in more than 35 regulated jurisdictions.
Through this collaboration, Play’n GO’s vast and varied portfolio of beautifully executed and very entertaining games are instantly made available via LuckyStreak’s powerful aggregation API solution, LuckyConnect.
All LuckyConnect content customers can now access Play’n GO’s stunning games in one place, including the phenomenally popular titles like the Book of Dead series, Reactoonz and Rise of Olympus, without any additional tech work. And as new games are regularly added, all content is auto-synced with customer games management systems.
This partnership acknowledges and strengthens the reputation of LuckyConnect, an aggregation solution with over 6000 games from leading providers, a proven and secure API integration, and an extensive network of casino operator customers and players hungry for world class entertaining content.
Rory Kimber, Commercial Director at LuckyStreak, said: “Going live with Play’n GO is a fantastic moment for LuckyStreak and our LuckyConnect aggregation solution, proving we can attract world class suppliers in the industry who will benefit from our access to top operators in a range of worldwide markets.
Play’n GO’s offering is renowned for a reason and has tremendous appeal across a wide range of territories, which makes them the perfect addition to our portfolio.
Adding Tier 1 content is a focus for us, which balances perfectly with the innovative start-ups we brought in over the summer period, and I’m delighted that Play’n GO is now live, as are our casino customers.”
Michele Steffaneli, Head of Account Management at Play’n GO, said: “I strongly believe that Play’n GO’s portfolio of content is one of the most compelling in the industry. And with players all over the world looking for entertainment, excitement and the quality assurance that Play’n GO’s titles bring, no operator’s offering can be complete without Play’n GO.
“LuckyStreak’s reach is the perfect way to bring Play’n GO games to more players in more places, and we can’t wait to get started working with their high-energy team.
“Play’n GO doesn’t just make deals; we form deep and enduring partnerships. I’m sure this is the just the first step of a long journey together.”
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Fish Tales Are Back with a Haunted Twist in Booming Games’ Fish Tales: Halloween
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Get ready for a spine-tingling splash with Fish Tales: Halloween from Booming Games! This spooky twist on the beloved Fish Tales: Monster Bass takes you to a haunted underwater world where ghoulish fish and creepy cash prizes await.
The beloved spook-tacular mechanics remain intact, but with an eerie makeover—fog-drenched waters, zombified fish, and a fang-tastic new design.
All your favourite features are back: Fishnet Modifier, Cash Add and the iconic Monster Bass now appears as a terrifying full-reel stack during Free Spins. Collect undead fish for cash prizes or trigger the haunted Free Spins round by landing three or more eye-popping Scatter symbols. With the same thrilling gameplay you love, and a frightfully fun theme update, Fish Tales: Halloween delivers the perfect mix of familiar mechanics and Halloween horror.
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“Fish Tales has always been one of our most beloved series, and with Fish Tales: Halloween, we wanted to give players a fresh, seasonal twist without losing the mechanics they know and love,” said Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games. “The eerie new design, complete with fog-drenched waters and spooky characters, perfectly complements the fan-favourite features like the Fishnet Modifier and Monster Bass. It’s a frightfully fun addition to the series that keeps the excitement alive while celebrating the Halloween spirit.”
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Gaming Corps brews up 3 Pots of Potions ahead of Halloween
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Gaming Corps – a publicly-listed game development company based in Sweden, is preparing to enchant players this October with the launch of its latest slot, 3 Pots of Potions. Arriving just ahead of Halloween, the high-volatility release combines imaginative design with feature-rich gameplay and the potential to conjure wins of up to 10,000x the stake.
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Alexandros Mavroudis, Product Owner at Gaming Corps, said: “3 Pots of Potions combines striking design with mechanics that encourage sustained engagement. The Potion collections introduce variety to the base game, and the Bonus Pot mechanic creates a clear crescendo during Free Spins. It’s a slot that adds both depth and replay value, and we look forward to seeing how it performs this spooky season.”
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