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Deadline For Submitting For Age Ratings for Gamescom Content is Approaching
Anyone who displays games in the entertainment area must have a rating in accordance with German youth protection laws. Existing ratings from storefronts are not sufficient for this purpose. (Picture by USK)

Deadline For Submitting For Age Ratings for Gamescom Content is Approaching

Exhibitors in the B2C section at Gamescom have until August 11 to submit forms and content to the USK in order to receive the appropriate rating in time for the trade show. Existing storefront ratings are not valid at the trade show.
By Stephan Steininger 2 min read

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Researcher Spotlight: Rudolf Thomas Inderst
Rudolf Thomas Inderst is professor for Game Design and Game Studies at University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm (Inderst/HNU)

Researcher Spotlight: Rudolf Thomas Inderst

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Rudolf Inderst of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and regular science columnist here at GamesMarket.
By Pascal Wagner 6 min read
BKM Funding Update: These Studios Received 15.2 Million Euros
Although fewer products from North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse received funding, the studios there received a higher total amount than those in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate (Source: Federal Funding Portal; calculations by GamesMarket)

BKM Funding Update: These Studios Received 15.2 Million Euros

Following an overhaul of the list, details of grants awarded in 2025 from the Federal Minister for Culture’s fund are now once again publicly available. The number of studios has risen from 35 to over 50, and the total amount has increased from just under 10 million euros to over 15 million euros.
By Stephan Steininger 3 min read

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