The Record-Breaking Edition of First Playable 2026 Confirms the Event's Central Role in the Italian Video Game Industry
Advertorial | The eighth edition of IIDEA's First Playable broke records, with over 700 industry professionals attending the event, including 55 international publishers, investors and agencies from 13 countries. Over 150 Italian dev teams and more than 120 freelancers held over 1,250 meetings.
"Our Mission Is to Carry Forward the Long-Standing Tradition of German Management Classics"
With We Are Football 2027, Cologne-based Winning Streak Games hopes to continue the tradition of popular German football management games. We spoke to Gerald Köhler about the genre, how the team has been scaled down since WAF 2024, and the dedicated community that the game has attracted.
GamesPreis26 Honours Sagewing Studios, Slothmotion and Vivid Arise
400 people visited the GamesFestival26 this Saturday in Munich, playing real life Mario Kart and countless indie games. The annual GamesPreis was awarded as well, to students as well as young studios such as Sagewing and Slothmotion.Latest Articles
gamescom Is Committed to Accessibility, Resource Conservation and Democracy
This year, gamescom is expanding its accessibility guidelines and self-commitment for exhibitors. The awareness initiatives and safer space offerings are also being scaled up. Additionally, this will be the first time that the organisers are collaborating with Kölner Tafel.
Nearly 100 Applications Submitted so Far for New Digital Culture Grant of Zurcher Filmstiftung
Shortly before the start of the second round of funding sessions, the Zurcher Film Foundation announced the first details regarding the volume of applications. Nearly 100 applications were submitted, representing a total funding volume of nearly 7 million CHF.
The Record-Breaking Edition of First Playable 2026 Confirms the Event's Central Role in the Italian Video Game Industry
Advertorial | The eighth edition of IIDEA's First Playable broke records, with over 700 industry professionals attending the event, including 55 international publishers, investors and agencies from 13 countries. Over 150 Italian dev teams and more than 120 freelancers held over 1,250 meetings.
Valve Announces Steam Machine Prices and Begins Sales
With the price of the 512 GB version of the Steam Machine exceeding €1,000, Valve Software has launched sales of the mini-PC. The price is much higher than originally planned due to the current hardware market and the sharp rise in prices for RAM and storage components.GamesMarket Plus
G+ Interview: Boltgun 2 and Nostalgic Shooters From Auroch Digital
Nostalgia plays a major role in boomer shooters, but first and foremost, it's important to recapture that old-school feel. We spoke to Jack Midgley-Munns, Lead Programmer at Auroch Digital, about this genre, its hallmarks, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.
G+ Game Music Makers: Akira Yamaoka
He made the soundtracks for Silent Hill, Shadows of the Damned, Slitterhead, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and much more: We interviewed legendary composer Akira Yamaoka about making game music, his audio pipeline when making games, the best game soundtracks and his favourite ways to work.
G+ "Not Everyone Is Competing for the Same Player" in Regards to the Launch of GTA VI
"Not everyone is competing for the same player," says Adam Smart, AppsFlyer's Global Director of Product – Gaming, regarding the launch of GTA VI in November. He also discusses the potential impact of this major release on the industry and the opportunities it may create.People
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Reportedly Died in a Small Aircraft Crash
Claude Guillemot, one of the five brothers who co-founded the major games company Ubisoft, among other ventures, has reportedly died in a light aircraft crash, according to several news agencies. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Laura Mazgaj
In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.
Pokémon International's North American Champions Crowned in New Orleans
At the 2026 North American Pokémon International Championships, several EU players won the pot as well. Tournaments were held in Pokémon Go, Unite, the TCG as well as the classic Pokémon video games, although fought in Pokémon Champions.
Medienförderung RLP Appoints Anika Thun to Its Board and Funds Five Games with €200k
With the appointment of Dr Anika Thun from Kalypso Media, the board of the Medienförderung RLP has also gained an experienced games manager, who will now help shape the strategic development of the media funding programme. Meanwhile, the results of the 10th funding round have been announced.Products
Valve Announces Steam Machine Prices and Begins Sales
With the price of the 512 GB version of the Steam Machine exceeding €1,000, Valve Software has launched sales of the mini-PC. The price is much higher than originally planned due to the current hardware market and the sharp rise in prices for RAM and storage components.
Latest Articles
gamescom Is Committed to Accessibility, Resource Conservation and Democracy
This year, gamescom is expanding its accessibility guidelines and self-commitment for exhibitors. The awareness initiatives and safer space offerings are also being scaled up. Additionally, this will be the first time that the organisers are collaborating with Kölner Tafel.
Nearly 100 Applications Submitted so Far for New Digital Culture Grant of Zurcher Filmstiftung
Shortly before the start of the second round of funding sessions, the Zurcher Film Foundation announced the first details regarding the volume of applications. Nearly 100 applications were submitted, representing a total funding volume of nearly 7 million CHF.
The Record-Breaking Edition of First Playable 2026 Confirms the Event's Central Role in the Italian Video Game Industry
Advertorial | The eighth edition of IIDEA's First Playable broke records, with over 700 industry professionals attending the event, including 55 international publishers, investors and agencies from 13 countries. Over 150 Italian dev teams and more than 120 freelancers held over 1,250 meetings.
