#GamesCapitalSpringBerlin

The coming week is full of great events – first and foremost the presentation of the German Computer Game Award 2025. Here we give you an overview:

• May 14, 2025
• Palais am Funkturm, Hammarskjöldpl., 14055 Berlin
• Overview of Nominees

The most important award in the German games industry, the German Computer Game Award (DCP), will be presented in Berlin in 2025. The award ceremony, sponsored by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, will take place on May 14 at the Palais am Funkturm in Berlin.

The DCP is the most important prize for the German games industry and has been awarded since 2009. It is awarded by the German government, represented by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, together with game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V. (German Games Industry Association) for the best computer and video games of the year from Germany.

High-ranking specialist and general juries select the best games based on aspects such as quality, innovative content, playability, and cultural and educational appeal. The DCP Awards office is located at the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur.

With a total of 11 nominations for the capital region of the DCP, #GamesSpringBerlin is picking up speed. The Berlin-based developers of Megagon Industries have not only been nominated for Best German Studio, their MBB-funded game “Lonely Mountains: Downhill” and its expansion “Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders” are now competing in the top category for Best German Game. 3 MBB funded games are nominated: Vampire Therapist, Oddada and Echoes of Mora.

• Megagon Industries for Best German Studio
• “Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders” by Megagon Industries for Best German Game
• “Thronefall” by Grizzly Game for Best German Game and Best Game Design
• “Duck Detective: The Secret Salami” by Happy Broccoli Games for Best Mobile Game and Best Audio Design
• “Mini Mini Golf Golf” by Three More Years for Best Story
• “Erinnern. Die Kinder vom Bullenhuser Damm” by Paintbucket Games for Best Serious Game

• May 14, 2025
• 10:30 am to 04:00 pm
• Rotes Rathaus Berlin, Rathausstraße 15, 10178 Berlin
• Program

Berlin’s spring is all about games: not only will the German Computer Game Award be presented on 14 May, but the 2nd edition of Spotlight Games Berlin, curated by Medienboard, will once again put the spotlight on the most important topics in the games industry. The event for game developers, publishers and politicians offers panels, networking and the best contacts for the entire industry. Together with the industry, politics and the press, we will discuss current developments in the games industry in Berlin, Brandenburg and beyond in talks, panels and direct dialogue!

• May 14–17, 2025
• Silent Green, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin
• Program

A MAZE. / Berlin is an international festival, a platform for independent and arthouse games and explores the world and culture of playful media.

A MAZE. / Berlin is back in 2025 for the 14th time, bringing together the worldwide community of arthouse game developers, artistic world builders, digital artists and playful media creators. From May 14–17th 2025 the international Games and Playful Media Festival will take place in Silent Green and Panke Club (Berlin Wedding), and includes hybride components that connects the physical festival programme with the virtual world.

• May 15, 2025
• 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
• Atelier Rooftop, Prinzenstraße 84.2, 10969 Berlin
• Participation is by invitation only.
• More Information

In the relaxed atmosphere of the Atelier Rooftop, the morning after the presentation of the German Computer Game Award will be celebrated with a delicious brunch, networking and chill-out beats.

Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with representatives from the national and international games industry and enjoy the view over Berlin in hopefully sunny weather. Afterwards, you can visit A MAZE. / Berlin 2025, which is taking place nearby. At the showcase, you will have the opportunity to play all the games nominated for the DCP from Berlin-Brandenburg – and there will also be a surprise or two waiting for you!

• May 24–25, 2025
• Silent Green, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin
• Program
• Tickets

Festival and conference celebrating the design process and craftsmanship in film, animation, and games. In 2025, The Art Department returns to Berlin for its 5th edition, this time at Silent Green.

Expect a vibrant program featuring artist talks, demos, workshops, portfolio reviews, and a cozy bookshop stocked with must-have art books. A true playground and meeting place for the creative industry.

• May 27, 2025
• STATION Berlin, Luckenwalder Str. 4–6, 10963 Berlin
• Programm

On May 27, the most important players from the media industry in the Capital Region will gather at ON SCREEN during re:publica: Funded events from the games, XR, series, and tech sectors will curate high-level sessions with leading industry experts, workshops, and an

interactive exhibition area showcasing the media hub of the future. In the evening, MBB invites attendees to the Sundowner – a networking event for policymakers and industry professionals.

At the intersection of different industries, technologies, and disciplines, ON SCREEN is purposefully focused on fostering new collaborations and fresh impulses. For the first time this year, the program special at re:publica 25 is being developed in close cooperation with Seriesly Berlin, MediaTech Hub Conference, Games Ground, A MAZE. / Berlin and dokumentale.

The Gaming Revolution:

Video games shape our entire digital culture. In a session curated by Games Ground, we’ll explore how games are redefining interactions, media consumption, and even marketing strategies across generations. How is the gaming industry changing how we communicate and tell stories?

ON SCREEN and the media track of re:publica 25 are funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.