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Amir Satvat to Open Gamescom Dev With Keynote Speech; Further Speakers Confirmed
Amir Satvat and Seth Rosen are two of the speakers now announced for gamescom dev 2026 | Pictures: gamescom dev

Amir Satvat to Open Gamescom Dev With Keynote Speech; Further Speakers Confirmed

A good two months before the start of gamescom dev, the organisers have announced Amir Satvat as the opening keynote speaker. Seth Rosen, Fleur Marty, Kim Belair, Fiona Cherbak, Nikky Armstrong, Mia Ginaé Watkins, Noor Amin and Emi Nguyen have also been confirmed as speakers.
By Stephan Steininger 3 min read
Gamescom Dev Talk Review: Reclaiming the Workplace
Emese-Anna Hoppa (Ubisoft), Jamie Elms (Bytro), Rüdiger Brandis (Playing History), Devan Soyka (Crytek) and Jelmer Lukkien (Limbic Entertainment; from Left to Right)´

Gamescom Dev Talk Review: Reclaiming the Workplace

Not sure what sort of talks to expect at gamescom dev? Together with gamescom dev, we’re taking a look back at selected talks from 2025. The panellists at today’s session will be discussing the experiences and challenges faced when workers in the games industry organise themselves.
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
"Not Everyone Is Competing for the Same Player" in Regards to the Launch of GTA VI
GTA VI | Adam Smart, AppsFlyer's Global Director of Product – Gaming © Rockstar Games | AppsFlyer

"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.
By Marcel Kleffmann 5 min read

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"Not Everyone Is Competing for the Same Player" in Regards to the Launch of GTA VI
GTA VI | Adam Smart, AppsFlyer's Global Director of Product – Gaming © Rockstar Games | AppsFlyer

"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.
By Marcel Kleffmann 5 min read
Jesper Kyd: "Do Whatever You Can to Keep Making Music"
Jesper Kyd is one of the most important game musicians. His career goes back to the first big European games and spans countless AAA releases and franchises, from Assassin's Creed and State of Decay to Warhammer and Borderlands (photo: Jesper Kyd)

Jesper Kyd: "Do Whatever You Can to Keep Making Music"

Legendary composer Jesper Kyd reflects on his early career in Denmark, the beginnings of the European games industry in the demo scene and what it needs to break into game music today, in our big interview held at Nordic Game 2026.
By Pascal Wagner 6 min read
How Housemarque Made Saros' Design, Art & Audio Shine Golden
The Saros team at Nordic Game 26, from left: Brand Director Mikael Haveri, Audio Lead Ari Pulkkinen, Associate Design Director Mitja Roskaric and Art Director Simone Silvestri (photos: Pascal Wagner / GamesMarket)

How Housemarque Made Saros' Design, Art & Audio Shine Golden

What made Saros the golden achievement of Housemarque, and how did art, design and audio come to pass? From Nordic Game talks and Q&A's with Brand, Art, Design and Audio Lead as well as an interview with Creative Director Gregory Louden, we assembled the ultimate oral history of Saros' design.
By Pascal Wagner 10 min read

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EGDF: "Commission Should Treat Games Preservation as a Priority"
EGDF MD Jari-Pekka Kaleva finds agreeable, but also disappointing points in the Commissions statement around Stop Killing Games (EGDF, Stop Killing Games)

EGDF: "Commission Should Treat Games Preservation as a Priority"

EGDF is taking a dual-stance after the European Commissions statement on Stop Killing Games: While the association agrees that blanket legal obligations are no option, it asks for much more in terms of digital preservation of games nevertheless.
By Pascal Wagner 2 min read
Medianet Elects New Advisory Board
Top, from left to right: Boris Wasmuth (© Boris Wasmuth), Sven Slazenger (© Sven Slazenger), Dr. Florian Heinemann (© Saskia Uppenkamp), Axel Menneking (© Deutsche Telekom AG). Bottom, from left to right: Ina Remmers (© Katja Hentschel), Bernd Schiphorst (© Paul Probst), Dr. Susanne Stürmer (© Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf), Eike Wolf (© Foto di Matti)

Medianet Elects New Advisory Board

This morning, medianet berlinbrandenburg held its regular general meeting, during which a new supervisory board was elected. The board is primarily set with film industry professionals, but also with with GameDuell founder Boris Wasmuth of Winkipop.
By Pascal Wagner 1 min read

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EGDF: "Commission Should Treat Games Preservation as a Priority"
EGDF MD Jari-Pekka Kaleva finds agreeable, but also disappointing points in the Commissions statement around Stop Killing Games (EGDF, Stop Killing Games)

EGDF: "Commission Should Treat Games Preservation as a Priority"

EGDF is taking a dual-stance after the European Commissions statement on Stop Killing Games: While the association agrees that blanket legal obligations are no option, it asks for much more in terms of digital preservation of games nevertheless.
By Pascal Wagner 2 min read