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Company profile	BBG Entertainment is a Munich-based game publisher and developer with a team of experienced industry professionals covering development, publishing, marketing, and distribution. Founded in 2008, BBG focuses on two core segments: family-friendly casual games offering accessible, non-violent entertainment, and educational games that combine learning with engaging gameplay. The company gained international recognition with Einstein Brain Trainer, a premium educational title licensed from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which reached #1 on the iPad charts in multiple countries. BBG owns and manages a portfolio of classic video game IPs. In 2016, the company acquired the legendary BOULDER DASH® franchise, followed by ASTROSMASH® and SHARK! SHARK!® in 2023. In 2026, BBG reintroduces the historic publishing label First Star Software (founded in 1982), positioning it as a key pillar for future growth with a strong focus on retro games and global publishing.
Products & Services	BBG Entertainment develops and publishes games across PC (Steam, Windows, Mac), consoles (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox), and mobile platforms. The company revitalizes classic IPs through remakes, remasters, ports, and new developments. This includes the global release of BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary in 2025, as well as the relaunch of the iconic Intellivision® titles ASTROSMASH® and SHARK! SHARK!®, combining modern remakes with original legacy versions. A specialized in-house team provides strong expertise in retro game emulation, remastering, and efficient porting pipelines for modern platforms. A key strategic focus lies on Japanese retro games and retro-inspired indie titles.
References and export activities	BBG’s foundation is closely linked to Living Mobile, founded in 2002, which became one of Europe’s leading publishers of premium mobile games for i-mode and other early mobile platforms, with more than 100 titles developed/published. An early milestone for BBG was the release of a brain-training title under the official Dr. Kawashima license, demonstrating its expertise in bridging gaming concepts between Japan and the West.
Target group	Retro gaming enthusiasts, indie game fans, casual players, and audiences seeking family-friendly entertainment.
Competitive advantages	BBG offers a proprietary emulation framework and an efficient pipeline for remastering and porting games to modern platforms. This supports a wide range of retro systems and covers most relevant platforms, including PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Nintendo Wii, enabling efficient multi-platform releases. BBG combines technical expertise with strong experience in working with Japanese partners and in international marketing.
Ideal Business Partners	IP holders seeking to revive classic games, and Japanese indie developers and publishers aiming to bring their titles to Western markets.