InnoGames is one of the leading German developers and publishers of mobile and browser games and a certified Great Place to Work®. The Hamburg-based company was founded in 2007 and is now part of Modern Times Group (MTG). Together with about 350 employees from over 40 nations, the company founders develop unique games that provide many years of fun for millions of players around the world. InnoGames is best known for “Forge of Empires”, “Elvenar” and “Tribal Wars”, but the company is continually expanding its now 9-game portfolio across platforms and genres. Most recently, InnoGames launched “Heroes of History”, a novel combination of city builder and hero collection RPG.

Gameforge, founded in 2003 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, is a leading publisher of online games, bringing together a diverse global audience through localised experiences and dedicated community support. Specialising in MMOs and browser-based titles, Gameforge offers a rich portfolio that includes MMORPGs such as “AION Classic”, “Metin2”, and “NosTale”, alongside strategic browser games like “OGame” and “Ikariam”.

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