Xsolla Expands DACH Presence With Xsolla Connect Berlin and Sponsorship of Games Ground Berlin

BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 4, 2026--

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announces a comprehensive program of activations across Berlin throughout November 2026. As a main partner of Games Ground Berlin, Xsolla is supporting the festival’s Publisher Connect program and is hosting Xsolla Connect Berlin: Publisher & Content Creator Edition, bringing together developers, publishers, and creators to explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

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During Games Ground Berlin, Xsolla will host Xsolla Connect Berlin, bringing together 15 publishers and over 40 selected German content creators at Alte Münze on November 6 for curated networking, publisher spotlights, and discussions around creator-led monetization through the Xsolla Partner Network (XPN). This invitation-only gathering, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM CET, will include guests from SEGA, Hooded Horse, Raw Fury, Devolver Digital, Owlcat Games, Shochiku Games, Behaviour Interactive, and ByteRockers’ Games, and will feature upcoming and unreleased titles and light refreshments.

Beyond Xsolla Connect Berlin, the company is also sponsoring Games Ground Berlin's Publisher Connect program, which brings together independent video game developers with international publishers and investors through curated matchmaking sessions. The initiative helps studios showcase their projects, receive industry feedback, and explore potential publishing partnerships, with participating companies including Gameforge, Daedalic Entertainment, Tencent, Behaviour Interactive, Fireshine Games, Krafton, Raw Fury, and more. By supporting Publisher Connect alongside its creator-focused networking event, Xsolla helps developers build connections across both publishing and audience development.

"Germany and the broader DACH region represent one of the most dynamic, talented, and influential video game development communities in the world,” said AJ Sath, Country Manager DACH at Xsolla. “As our industry undergoes rapid transformations in distribution, monetization, and community engagement, our goal is to give studios the infrastructure, connections, and support they need to build sustainable relationships with their players and creators. Through our sponsorship of Publisher Connect at Games Ground Berlin, we're helping developers connect directly with international publishers and explore new opportunities for their games. Alongside Xsolla Connect Berlin, we're excited to go beyond providing technology, strengthen local industry connections, and help DACH studios reach new audiences and grow globally.”

“Berlin’s developer and creator communities thrive on collaboration and innovation,” added Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. “By bringing publishers and content creators together in an intimate, collaborative setting, we are creating opportunities for meaningful partnerships that drive growth for the entire regional ecosystem.”

Attendees of Games Ground Berlin can meet with the Xsolla team by visiting: https://xsolla.com/events/games-ground-berlin-2026/booking

To learn more about Xsolla’s presence across the DACH region, visit: https://xsolla.pro/GamesGroundBerlin

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company that builds and provides all the things developers need to launch, grow, and monetize video games. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company supports studios of every size, from indie to AAA, with solutions across direct-to-consumer commerce, intelligent payments, entertainment-based IP, and player engagement products. Xsolla helps developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games at scale. Trusted by more than 70% of the top 100 highest-grossing games, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record across 200+ geographies with access to 1,000+ local payment methods worldwide. Grounded in a deep belief in the future of gaming, Xsolla is resolute in bringing opportunities together and unlocking growth for creators everywhere.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

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Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla

AJ Sath, Country Manager DACH at Xsolla

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PITTSTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 4, 2026--

In 2026, Bayer and America’s Grow-a-Row continued their longstanding partnership to combat food insecurity and expand access to fresh, nutritious produce for communities across the United States.

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Key Facts

Since 2020, Bayer Fund, the philanthropic arm of Bayer in the United States, has provided more than $500,000 in grants to America’s Grow-a-Row, supporting the nonprofit’s mission to grow, harvest and distribute fresh produce. Alongside financial support, Bayer employees have taken part in volunteer initiatives focused on addressing food insecurity.

“Our longstanding partnership with America’s Grow-a-Row brings Bayer’s mission of ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ to life in a very tangible way,” said Trevor Thrun, President of Bayer’s U.S. Consumer Health business. “Through this partnership, Bayer has contributed 5.5 million servings of fresh produce to families in need to-date. It’s a powerful example of the meaningful impact we can make when we come together to support the communities where we live and work.”

More Than 200 Bayer Employees Volunteer with America’s Grow-a-Row

More than 200 Bayer employees volunteered with America’s Grow-a-Row on August 27 and October 1, harvesting 165,500 pounds of produce, equivalent to approximately 662,000 servings. Together, the volunteer days supported efforts to make nutritious food more accessible while bringing people together for a shared purpose.

Through these hands-on opportunities, Bayer employees worked side-by-side to harvest fresh produce and support America’s Grow-a-Row’s mission. The impact of this work was especially evident during the October volunteer day.

“Bayer employees from our New Jersey and Pennsylvania offices harvested 140,000 pounds of winter squash at America’s Grow-a-Row, providing 560,000 servings of fresh, healthy produce for distribution to food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens in the region. Nearly 200 Bayer employees joined the effort this year, learning firsthand about the important work America’s Grow-a-Row is doing to address food insecurity,” said Susan Anderson, Director of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Bayer.

About America’s Grow-a-Row

America’s Grow-a-Row is a nonprofit organization that grows, gleans, and donates fresh, healthy produce to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Founded in 2002 as a father-daughter garden project by Chip Paillex and his daughter Kyra, America’s Grow-a-Row has grown from donating just 120 pounds of fresh produce in its first season to an anticipated 4.3 million pounds in 2026, marking 24 years of extraordinary growth and impact. Operating on 423 acres of preserved farmland in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the organization partners with food banks and hunger relief agencies to distribute millions of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables annually throughout New Jersey, New York City, Philadelphia, and beyond. Through these partnerships and its Free Farm Markets, America’s Grow-a-Row reaches communities in all 21 New Jersey counties. In addition to providing nutritious food, the organization offers hands-on nutrition education to people of all ages, empowering individuals and families to prepare healthy, affordable meals on a limited budget.

About Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses, while creating value through innovation and growth. For more information, visit www.bayer.com

More Than 200 Bayer Employees Volunteer with America’s Grow-a-Row