HANDYGAMES NEWSLETTER // SEP22
September 2022
We survived Gamescom.
So GC is over, and we are still tidying up mail inboxes, sorting the leftovers, and counting the fallen. There are not many, surprisingly. With that many meetings and that many people on Gamescom – honestly, we thought there might be more casualties. But we can call ourselves lucky:
We met so many nice people! New ones and old friends alike. The overall feeling was joyous and happy to meet them all again after such a long time.
I wish I could tell you all about the topics we discussed and the indie dev pitches we saw (and found interesting), but that will have to wait. 😉
In the meantime, enjoy this “post-gamescom” newsletter!
As always, stay safe and healthy!
Bernhard Richter, PR-Manager HandyGames
HandyGames At Gamescom / Indie Arena Booth
As we all know, gamescom and IAB did not take place in real life for two years. Instead, the events were planned and held online. It had its pros and cons. This year, we were finally able to meet and exchange ideas in real life again - and we loved it!
Roughly 265,000 visitors from about 100 countries were on site. This year's gamescom didn't break any records, but it was a complete success. Big winners were the indie games, and we've shown everyone that not only AAA games were celebrated! We've certainly enjoyed the time and would like to thank everyone who was there for their presence and input!
HandyGames' gamescom Streams at THQ Booth
Our trade show schedule was booked up to the last minute. And while our B2B was moving from one appointment to another, our Community Manager, Consti, together with some of our developers, gave interviews. The most wanted games were A Rat's Quest and Airhead, of course.
Consti also addressed the question of who the heck we actually are and why imagination alone isn't enough to make a game successful. Over several days, he was a guest in the THQ broadcast booth from time to time and also answered questions in the live chat.
A small overview with links to the videos:
THQ Nordic Stream from Wednesday
THQ Nordic Stream from Thursday
THQ Nordic Stream from Saturday
Wreckfest is coming to mobile!
Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme that which I desire – our next premium mobile title is on the way! Experience the fast computing power and furious physics of Wreckfest – only thought possible on dedicated high-powered machines – on the screen of your mobile device! The fast-paced racing game is generally considered a spiritual successor to classics such as FlatOut, Destruction Derby, and Street Rod.
Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line, and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation once brought into this world by legendary developer Bugbear Entertainment! Now it is your turn to pre-register this neck-breaking, dust-eating, sheet-metal-bending mayhem for your mobile device – at Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store (iOS to be announced soon)!
Do you want a job in the gaming industry? Check out our job offerings below!
Our Job openingsLethal honor is in the making
We announce a hand-drawn comic action adventure with a new take on roguelites: Lethal Honor – Order of the Apocalypse! Slay hordes of eldritch creatures in relentless isometric close-quarter battles with an art style reminiscent of the 1980s dark age of adult superhero graphic novels.
Set in a shady and beset post-apocalyptic world, you play various characters to unfold a complex story. With countless abilities, a dozen combat styles, and several secondary mechanics, every run is like a new issue of a comic book series! Lethal Honor will be available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch!
More construction work impressions
While we devote ourselves to our games, construction continues at a wild pace. Our team restaurant is taking shape more and more every week. And while some things aren't obvious, a lot is happening. The elaborate electrical system has to be installed so that not only will the lights soon shine in warm tones, but the sound will also match the food. In any case, we do not want to withhold from you what is happening in the meantime.
Some gamescom impressions
Last but not least, we would like to share a few impressions from this year's gamescom. There was a lot going on at our booth! Besides the hustle and bustle in the visitor's hall, we were, of course, talking to many developers, game designers, press, and agencies, as well as to our game studios, deepening relationships. Just as you would expect from the biggest games fair in the world.
You were there and even visited us? Then, of course, we would like to deeply thank you as well, because without you, something like this wouldn't even happen. See you next time!
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