We reached a new milestone, right before Christmas 🥹 Thank you so so much for 200k IKUMA wishlists! You guys are truly amazing! 🐕❄️❤️

Ho ho ho! We wish you all a peaceful and relaxing holiday season! We look forward to seeing you again in 2026 with a spring in our step! 🎄🙌 We hope you all have some great games underneath the Christmas tree so you can relax with some lovely gaming sessions. Thank you and see you soon!

Join us now live for the Games Lift Graduation 2025! www.youtube.com/live/c_W-BrH...

🚀 From new rounds of our two annual funding programs, to taking Hamburg teams to Nordic, gamescom, and Polaris, to launching Portside Game Assembly. We've had a busy and inspiring year! Check out our 2025 recap now 👉 gamecity-hamburg.de/news/recap-2... #GamecityHamburg #recap2025

Boost your next game pitch at Pitch Level Up 2026! 🎮 Get expert 1:1 feedback on your game pitch, plus inspiring talks and networking. 📆 Next Pitch Level Up will take place on February 17, from 11 am to 6 pm. Tickets are on sale now. 👉 Details & tickets here: gamecity-hamburg.de/events/pitch...

🎮 Game Developers watch out! The second ARD Game Jam is calling for applications until January 11! This Game Jam is a classic edition: Create a music-inspired game in 48h together with the SWR Symphony Orchestra 👉Details & Signup: games.ard.de/gaming/class...

Hamburg games industry is growing: AviaGames, a global mobile skill-based gaming platform, today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Hamburg! 👉 You can read the full press release here: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...

Du willst 2026 etwas verändern? Dann ist jetzt die Gelegenheit: Gamecity Hamburg sucht ab sofort eine*n Projektmanager*in (w/m/d) in Teilzeit (20h/Woche)! 👉 Link zu Details und Bewerbungsformular: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/stellen... Wir freuen uns auf Dich! 🤩

Friendly Reminder: Join us for the Games Lift Graduation on December 16 at 6:30 pm! 🥳 A great opportunity to see upcoming gaming projects come to life, meet fellow developers and get in touch with the Gamecity Hamburg team. 🔗Get your ticket here: tickets.infield.live/event/games-...

In our last Gamecity Impulse, we talked about how games can shape remembrance culture and influence how we engage with history and democracy with our experts Markus Bassermann, Dr. Tabea Widmann, & Jörg Friedrich. Thank you for sharing your insights! You can rewatch it here: youtu.be/_kfCS8gNe8o

New Incubator Log just landed! 🎉 Leif Gutowski’s “Encaged & Ungraded” turns trading-card nostalgia into anomaly horror. A desk, cursed cards, and the thrill of what might break free... 😱 🔗 Read the full Log here: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/games-l...

💰In need for game funding?💰 On December 15, at 2 pm you can learn everything you need to know about EU Video Game Funding in the free online info session by Creative Europe Desk Hamburg. Learn all about the process and ask your questions. 🔗Sign up here: gamecity-hamburg.de/events/get-f...

REMINDER: AMA Publishing 🗓️ Nov 27, 3PM, online: Publishing Agreements Explained: AMA with René Otto (Deviant Legal) Learn about publishing contracts, negotiations, and common red flags directly from an expert: René Otto of Deviant Legal! 🔗 Register for free: tickets.infield.live/event/publis...

Join our Gamecity Impulse Event: "Democracy, History, and Games in Dialogue" on Nov 20, 6 pm with our fantastic panelists Jörg Friedrich, Paintbucket Games, Dr. Tabea Widmann, Consultant, Zeppelin Museum, and Markus Bassermann, Historian & Project Coordinator! 🫶 tickets.infield.live/event/gameci...

Want to be part of the German Creative Economy Summit 2026? We are looking for contributions that showcase creative power beyond the stage: installations, performances, music, games, interactive formats, immersive ideas. Apply until December 8: german-creative-economy-summit.de/en/call-for-... #GCES

Our next Incubator Log is all about chasing a big dream with a tiny team: Ronja & Marc Fleps push Fading Skies further than ever, proving vision and persistence can go a long way. 🐉✨ Read the full story here: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/games-l...

Join us for Games Lift Graduation 2025 on December 16, 6:30 pm! See what new and exciting projects are being made in Hamburg! Our five selected teams have been working hard since entering the Incubator, find out more on-site or in our stream: Register for free: tickets.infield.live/event/games-...

Game Playtest Night #4 at XPERION Hamburg was packed with fresh builds, great chats, and tons of creative energy.🤩 A huge Thank You to all the staff, developers and players who made it special! 👉 More photos + full recap here: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/recap-t...

At our next "Gamecity Impulse: Democracy, History and Games in Dialogue" on November 20, 6 pm, three experts from the fields of history, game development, and research, will reflect on games as part of democracy education and memory culture. Register for free: tickets.infield.live/event/gameci...

REMINDER: Tomorrow is our FLINTA* (and allies!) Meetup at PLAY Creative Gaming Festival! 📍Nov 13, 6pm at Urbaneo There will be a talk on "Levelling up together - the importance of community and allyship". 👾 No registration needed, just drop by! See you there! gamecity-hamburg.de/events/flint...

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Nov 27, 3PM, online: Publishing Agreements Explained: AMA with René Otto (Deviant Legal) Learn about publishing contracts, negotiations, and common red flags directly from an expert: René Otto of Deviant Legal! 🔗 Register for free via tickets.infield.live/event/publis...

One week until our FLINTA* Treff at PLAY - Creative Gaming Festival! We'll meet at 6pm at Urbaneo. Allies are welcome!🚀🕹️⭐ Isa Spitznagel will be talking about "Levelling up together - the importance of community and allyship". 👾 No registration needed, just drop by! See you there!

Hacking, snacking, and slaying! 🍲⚔️ Learn more about the team behind Project Slimepot cooks in our Games Lift Log. Here Calluna Games blends dungeon action, monster meals, and fairy-tale twists into one tasty adventure! 👉Read the full Log here: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/games-l...

Heyoo! We'll be testing another area of our game this week at @gamecityhamburg.bsky.social 's Playtest Night! Come around to see some exclusive new mechanics we're currently working on 😮 #playtest #indiegamedev #metroidvania #gamenightideas

🎟️ Reminder: Get your ticket now! Join our Game Playtest Night on Nov 6, 6:30 pm at XPERION Hamburg and play 15 (!😱) upcoming indie games before release. 👉 Tickets and all games here: tickets.infield.live/event/game-p...

Join us for Gamecity Impulse: Democracy, History, and Games in Dialogue on Nov 20, 6 pm! A panel discussion with experts from game development and digital remembrance culture. We’ll explore how games can contribute to education and remembrance. Register for free: tickets.infield.live/event/gameci...

All aboard! 🚢 Portside Game Assembly (@portside-game.bsky.social) returns to Hamburg Harbour on June 25–26, 2026. Registration for established indie studios is now open. Set sail, connect & share with international peers from around the world. Registration Details here: portsideassembly.com ⚓

🎮 Want to play tomorrow’s indie hits today? Join us next week for Game Playtest Night! 🗓 November 6, 6:30 PM 📍 XPERION Hamburg (18+ event) 🎟 Grab your ticket now: tickets.infield.live/event/game-p... #IndieGame #Playtesting #Demo #GamecityHamburg #HamburgEvents

Gamecity Treff meets Polaris brought together 230+ industry pros and visitors for networking, drinks, and a business speed meeting for new ideas. For 20+ years, Gamecity Treff has been connecting Hamburg’s games community, thanks for being part of it! More photos: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/gamecit...

The Games Lift Incubator 2025 is already in full swing, and we can't wait to see what the teams come up with. Sharon Sacks and Vincent Will are working on "The Wrong Horse," a detective mystery adventure. You can read all about it in our latest Incubator Log: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/games-l...

🎟️ Ticket sale is now live! Join our Game Playtest Night #4 on Nov 6, 6:30 pm at XPERION Hamburg and play upcoming indie games before release. Developers can still apply with their games until Oct 26! 👉Ticket link: tickets.infield.live/event/game-p...

Join us for the next FLINTA* Meetup on November 13, 6 pm! This time, two special things are happening: we're hosting in cooperation with the @play-festival.bsky.social at urbaneo and are opening this event for allies. Anyone who supports the FLINTA* people in their lives is welcome to join us :)

We're introducing a new way for you to share ideas, suggestions, or comments with us at Gamecity Hamburg! You can now leave feedback - anonymously, if you prefer via gamecity-hamburg.de/feedback Of course, you can also still leave your feedback on the “feedback-gamecity” channel on our Discord!

Tune in tonight for our Gamecity XP Boost, that will teach us all about self-publishing indie games with Victoria Tran, Director of Communications at Innersloth/Outersloth. The event starts at 7:00 pm CEST & will be streamed live on the Gamecity Hamburg YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/DqlH9Rn...

🎟️ Ticket sale is now live! Join our Game Playtest Night #4 on Nov 6, 6:30 pm at XPERION Hamburg and play upcoming indie games before release. Developers can still apply with their games until Oct 26! 👉Ticket link: tickets.infield.live/event/game-p...

Want to self publish your indie game, but don't know how? Searching for marketing resources and a roadmap for releasing your game? Then register now for our next Gamecity XP Boost Online Event with @victoriatran.bsky.social on “Self-Publishing”, Oct 21, 7 pm, 🫶. tickets.infield.live/event/gameci...

More halls, more guests, more games! 🎮✨ At Polaris 2025, Gamecity Hamburg showcased 8 Hamburg-made titles, met fans & even welcomed the city’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher. A weekend full of creativity, community & games galore! 👉 Read the full recap here: gamecity-hamburg.de/news/recap-g...

Want to see games made in Hamburg live on the big screen and learn from the developers how the game was actually made? Learn all about Map Map, IKUMA, Lou's Lagoon, and join "Pixel & Popcorn: Indie Games on Screen" on October 20, 7 pm at the Savoy Kino Hamburg. savoy.premiumkino.de/specials/sta...

🚨 Last two game introductions for @polarisconvention.bsky.social!🚨 At Polaris 2025 from October 10 to 12 you can play in total 8 games at the Gamecity Hamburg booth in the Sandbox Area. These two are for all fans and lovers of quirky animals and unconventional game mechanics. 🐱🐶 Games below.👇

Want to know how a game studio is run, and how you can get started in the industry? Join us for a visit to Hamburg-based @fishlabs.bsky.social on Nov 12. They have been developing video games for over 15 years and look forward to welcoming you. Register for free: tickets.infield.live/event/stippv...

Time to introduce the next two games you can play at the Gamecity Hamburg Booth at @polarisconvention.bsky.social from October 10 to 12! If you can't wait for Halloween, these two perfect games will get you in the right spooky mood with their gloomy atmosphere. 🎃👻 Answers below!👇

We had the great pleasure of talking to Reese Wright (Devolver Digital), Frank Meijer (Focus Entertainment) and Vlad Calu (Bright Gambit) about Game Scouting and their careers. A big thank you to our panel and everyone who joined, it was a blast! Here are 3 key takeaways from our experts:

Want to self-publish your game but don’t know where to start? Join our next Gamecity XP Boost with Victoria Tran (Innersloth / Outersloth) on Oct 21, from 7 pm online. Get insights, tips & ask your questions about self-publishing and marketing. Free registration: tickets.infield.live/event/gameci...

Time to introduce our next two games from Hamburg, which will be playable at the @polarisconvention.bsky.social next week! Tip: These two games are for all the summer lovers among us, who enjoy long warm days with exploring nature or planting lovely greens in your garden. 🍃 Answers below! 👇

You do not have a "Gamecity Treff meets Polaris" ticket yet? No worries, there is still time! Join us on October 10, from 6 pm at Grüner Jäger for a nice evening with Hamburg’s games industry to rewind, and discuss all things games industry. Get your ticket here: tickets.infield.live/event/gameci...

🚨 Attention, Hamburg game developers! 🚨 Apply now for Game Playtest Night #4 on November 6 at XPERION Hamburg. Showcase your game and get valuable player feedback for the further development. 📆 Deadline: October 26 👉 Details & application here: gamecity-hamburg.de/events/game-...

REMINDER: Live today at 6:00 pm: Game Starter - Game Scouting Meet three game scouts to learn about their jobs and what they would have liked to know when they first started out. Join us on Youtube: 👉 www.youtube.com/live/4Rruwi9...

Join us for "Pixel & Popcorn: Indie Games on Screen" on October 20 at Savoy Hamburg! Learn all about how these games are made, and get behind-the-scenes insights on the big screen! These are the three games that will be presented and talked about: savoy.premiumkino.de/film/pixel-u...

The @polarisconvention.bsky.social is right around the corner! From October 10 to 12 the Hamburg trade fair grounds will be filled with lot's of cosplay, comics, pop-culture aaand GAMES! 🎮😍 Time to introduce the 8 great games you can play at the Gamecity Hamburg booth in the Sandbox Area! (1/9)

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow, September 30, 6pm, to our Game Starter: Game Scouting event. How do scouts find the next indie hit? Ask our experts everything you need to know about Game Scouting and starting out in the games industry: Register for free: tickets.infield.live/event/game-s...