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Open Stage Games BW goes ITFS with Studio Seufz

Whether independent game studios or major publishers, recent graduates or recruiters looking for artists and graphic designers:  Open Stage Games BW offers a platform for a wide range of players in the games industry to connect, exchange ideas, and bring their topics to the stage. This time, Open Stage Games BW is taking place in cooperation with the GameZone of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) (May 5-10, 2026)!

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in line with the ITFS GameZone and the nominated titles for the Animated Games Award Germany, you can look forward to an impulse talk from the Games BW industry on the intersection and development of animation and games: Anselm Pyta (Studio Seufz) will present “Animation und Immersion in The Longing und Lucky Tower Ultimate.”

Lucky Tower Ultimate, Studio Seufz

After the talk, the stage will – as usual – be open to everyone. Got a topic you’d like to share or want to introduce yourself, your team, or your project? Then decide spontaneously during the event and simply sign up. During the networking session afterwards, you’ll have the chance to connect with others over drinks and light snacks.

The event is free of charge. Registration is required by May 5, 2026.

Date: May 6, 2026, 19:00-22:00 CET | Location: Museum Der Bildenden Künste / Alte Staatsgalerie, Metzler Saal, Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 32, 70173 Stuttgart

At the ITFS GameZone, animation, games, and interactive experiences merge. From May 6 to May 10 (daily 11:00-20:00 CET, Sunday until 17:00 CET), you can discover and try out current games, creative projects, and new forms of digital storytelling. Visit the ITFS GameZone on May 6 before 19:00 CET and then join the Open Stage with your drink!

Open Stage Games BW goes ITFS is jointly organized by MFG Baden-Württemberg, Game Baden-Württemberg, CyberForum, K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro der Stadt Karlsruhe and Film Commission Region Stuttgart, in cooperation with the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart (ITFS), and supported by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg.

Source, further information, and registration: https://www.mfg.de/veranstaltungen/detailansicht/2334-open-stage-games-bw/ | https://itfs.de/en/show/open-stage-games-bw-2/

Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026 – Apply Now!

Indie game studios from Baden-Württemberg can now apply for one of five spots at the THE LÄND booth within the Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom in Cologne (August 26-30, 2026). MFG Baden-Württemberg is once again supporting with exclusive spaces at the Indie Arena Booth. All indie game studios based in Baden-Württemberg are eligible to apply – regardless of whether they have received funding from Games BW (by the way: the next submission deadline is July 30, 2026!). The Indie Arena is considered the platform with the highest visitor reach for independent developers at Gamescom.

The THE LÄND booth at the Indie Arena Booth in the entertainment area of Gamescom 2025. | © MFG Baden-Württemberg / Tobias Vollmer

After the application deadline, an expert jury will decide which studios are selected. Particular emphasis will be placed on the quality and innovative potential of the submitted games.

At last year’s Gamescom, the THE LÄND booth was presented for the first time at the Indie Arena Booth. Four indie studios from Baden-Württemberg showcased their games there (including two AMCRS members, kaleidoscube and Studio Seufz):

  • “Morriton Manor Stories: Nordic Whispers” by Application Systems Heidelberg (Heidelberg)
  • “RECUR” by kaleidoscube (Stuttgart)
  • “Lucky Tower Ultimate” by Studio Seufz (Stuttgart)
  • “Walk The Frog” by Walk the Frog (Ludwigsburg)

Apply now until April 13, 2026! More information & application

Sources: MFG Kreativ | MFG News

GGJ goes THE LÄND: Kokolores Ludwigsburg

Global Game Jam goes THE LÄND 2026 – From January 26 to February 1, 2026, it’s time to design, code, and create amazing things once again: the Global Game Jam, the world’s largest game event, is coming to THE LÄND! Game studios, companies, universities, associations, and (cultural) institutions in Baden-Württemberg are organizing their own “sites” – locations where local game jams take place – often in collaboration with other stakeholders from their region. GGJ goes THE LÄND is coordinated by MFG Baden-Württemberg & Games BW and funded by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg, in partnership with game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. Baden-Württemberg. The goal: to strengthen cooperation and expertise in game development, game design, and game art – regionally, interdisciplinarily, and across university and company boundaries.

The Kokolores Creative Collective e.V., in cooperation with the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and the Wirtschaftsförderung Ludwigsburg, is also taking part. GGJ goes THE LÄND: Kokolores Ludwigsburg will take place from Monday, January 26 to Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Filmgalerie of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Akademiehof 10, 71638 Ludwigsburg.
There are still free spots available. Registration and further information can be found here.

Poster GGJ goes THE LÄND – Kokolores Ludwigsburg

Further sites of GGJ goes THE LÄND (including Heilbronn, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, and the Lake Constance region) can be found here: https://hola.mfg.de/

In addition, GGJ26 @ Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart will take place at the Stuttgart City Library with Chasing Carrots from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, 2026. Further information and registration can be found here.

Prix Italia Nomination for Pixelcloud’s GreenGuardiansVR

Great excitement for our HEROES at Pixelcloud: their VR game GreenGuardiansVR has been nominated in the “Digital Innovation” category of the prestigious Prix Italia. The award honors outstanding productions in the fields of radio, podcast, TV, and digital media, and is organized by the Italian broadcaster RAI.

SWR / Pixelcloud – GreenGuardiansVR

GreenGuardiansVR was produced by Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and Pixelcloud for ARD. The creative team included Christoph Rasulis (Director), Tim Philipp (Project Manager), Rolf Rothgerber (Developer), and Jonas Kirchner (Producer).

About the game:
Young people under 25 often see the climate crisis as abstract, overwhelming — or both. We want to change that! We reimagine climate journalism through GreenGuardiansVR: a satirical co-op VR game combining action, teamwork, and humor. Instead of feeling helpless, players fight the root causes of global warming with up to four players in a gripping story that playfully teaches facts and media literacy.

A mega-corporation turns you into a robot, forcing you into a seemingly rosy future — while unstoppable climate change looms. Rebels hack the system to warn you: only together can you break the propaganda machine, take on the corporation, and save the planet.

The award show will be presented during the Prix Italia Festival (October 20 to 24, 2025) in Naples. We’re keeping our fingers crossed!

About the Prix Italia: https://www.rai.it/prixitalia/
All Nominations in the Digital Category | All Nominations

Open Stage Games BW, September 24, 2025

Whether independent developer studios or large publishers, recent graduates or recruiters looking for artists and graphic designers – the diverse players in the games industry have the opportunity to exchange ideas at Open Stage Games BW. The open stage character also gives everyone the opportunity to bring their concerns to the stage.

The next Open Stage Games BW will take place on September 24, 2025 from 19:00 to 22:00 CET in Karlsruhe (Alte Hackerei, Alter Schlachthof 11a, 76131 Karlsruhe).

Part of the program is an impulse talk from the games industry: Dominik Schön, kaleidoscube GmbH, will share his experiences with the Indie Arena Booth and the Business Area at Gamescom 2025.

Dominik Schön at Gamescom
(all photos: THE LÄND @ Gamescom 2025 (c) Tobias Vollmer)
State Secretary Dr. Patrick Rapp and MFG Managing Director Carl Bergengruen at the Kaleidoscube booth in the Indie Area
The Kaleidoscube team at the THE LÄND joint booth

After the talk, the stage will – as always – be open to everyone. Do you have a topic, or would you like to present yourself, your team, or your project? Feel free to decide spontaneously during the event and simply sign up on site.

During the networking session that follows, you can connect over drinks and snacks, showcase your games, and exchange ideas.

Target group: Cultural and creative professionals, founders, freelancers, and small business owners from the games sector as well as the wider cultural and creative industries.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required by September 23. More information and registration here

The Open Stage Games BW is jointly organized by MFG Baden-Württemberg, game Baden-Württemberg, CyberForum, the K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro Karlsruhe, and the Film Commission Region Stuttgart, and is funded by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Games BW: https://games-bw.mfg.de/

Source: MFG Baden-Württemberg

Heroes as heroes can be – kaleidoscube and their Game “Recur“ at SWR Kultur

RECUR (2026)

The team behind the Stuttgart-based indie game studio and AMCRS CREATOR kaleidoscube is currently working on their new title “Recur” – the focus of a recent feature on SWR Kultur. Tune in to learn more about the game and its development directly from the team!

Sunday, July 6, 2025 17:30 CET, SWR Kultur, SWR

Online feature:
https://www.swr.de/swrkultur/leben-und-gesellschaft/kaleidoscube-stuttgarter-game-studio-videospiele-kunstwerke-100.html
https://www.swr.de/swrkultur/leben-und-gesellschaft/mehr-als-gute-unterhaltung-stuttgarter-game-studio-kaleidoscube-macht-aus-videospielen-kunst-100.html

Gamescom 2024: Exhibitors wanted for the THE LÄND joint stand

THE LÄND joint stand 2023, photo: Tobias Vollmer

Games companies and institutions from Baden-Württemberg will once again have the opportunity to present themselves to the public at Gamescom in Cologne from August 21 to 23, 2024. This year,  MFG Baden-Württemberg is once again organizing THE LÄND joint stand in the business area of the world’s largest trade fair for computer and video games. Interested companies can now apply to exhibit at the stand.

At the trade fair, participants present themselves to the trade audience and make contacts in the international games scene. Co-exhibitors at THE LÄND joint stand benefit from discounted participation conditions, a comprehensive service package and joint communication activities.

All information about the Gamescom appearance can be found on the website. Places for co-exhibitors are limited. An application is necessary. This is uncomplicated and possible until April 1, 2024 via an online form.

The stand is organized by MFG Baden-Württemberg in cooperation with Baden-Württemberg International (BW_i), supported by K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro Karlsruhe and funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism.

Source and further information: MFG Baden-Württemberg

In 2023, our HEROES from Pixelcloud were part of the stand, and in 2022 Zeitland Media & Games.

Games BW at Gamescom 2023 – with Pixelcloud!

Gamescom 2022 – MFG Games BW joint booth The Länd | Photo: Tobias Vollmer Fotografie

Since 2013, MFG Baden-Württemberg has been organizing a joint booth in the business area of Gamescom in Cologne (Business Area Hall 4.1, Booth C64). The exhibiting games companies have the opportunity to present their latest developments to the trade visitors and to establish contacts with the international games scene. For the second time, the 2023 event will be held under the motto “THE LÄND – Games made in Baden-Württemberg”.

Among the games companies from Baden-Württemberg represented there are also our HEROES from Pixelcloud!

On August 24, a Baden-Württemberg reception will take place at the THE LÄND booth starting at 13:30 CET.

To make it possible to experience the diversity of game productions from the southwest of Germany, MFG invites all trade visitors to the Publisher Pitch Pitch & Rise: Hangover Edition on August 25 from 10:00 to 12:30 CET at THE LÄND joint booth. At this pitch, selected game developers from Baden-Württemberg will meet publishers eager to make new discoveries. More info

Further information here

The trade fair appearance is supported by the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism Baden-Württemberg. Partner of the Games BW joint booth is the K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro of the city of Karlsruhe.

Impressions of the joint booth at Gamescom 2022:

GAMESTATE Festival BW 2023

GAMESTATE Festival BW 2022

The GAMESTATE Festival BW on July 14 brings together professional developers, students and career changers from Baden-Württemberg to strengthen the local exchange within the games industry and to highlight future development opportunities.

A broad spectrum of talks, roundtables, a panel discussion as well as a party at the end offer many opportunities for intensive exchange and networking.

By the way: Our HEROES will also be there – Dominik Schön (Managing Director Kaleidoscube) will talk from 16:30 to 17:00 about “Navigating the Publisher Maze: Was wir bei der Publisher-Suche gelernt haben“.

See the full program here www.gamestate-bw.de

When: July 14, 2023, 14:00 to 23:00 CET

Where: Kulturwerk, Ostendstraße 106A, 70188 Stuttgart, Germany

Organizer: MFG Baden-Württemberg, game Baden-Württemberg

The event is free of charge, please register by July 7, 2023 here (button on the top right).