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Business

German Bundestag Approves 2026 Budget, Budget for Games Funding Increased

In the end, as expected, there were no surprises: the Bundestag approved the 2026 budget with the votes of the governing coalition. This means that more money will be available for the funding of games in the future.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Bankruptcy: Nodwin Gaming Cuts Off Funding for Freaks 4U

India's Nodwin Gaming has pulled the plug on Berlin-based Freaks 4U, halting further investment and writing off its previous investment. It intends to accompany and support the insolvency proceedings in the search for new investors.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist #47

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include layers of reality, an apolyptic anthology and other newsletter recommendations.

By Team Gamesmarkt • 3 min read

People

New Board Members and Vice Presidents at Italy's Industry Association IIDEA

The Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA) has appointed two new board members and two new vice presidents: Andy Tomilson, Raffaele Zeppieri, Chrisian Born, and Cédric Momouni.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

"It Happens on PS5" and in Berlin

Sony Interactive Entertainment is hosting a two-day community event in Berlin (live and streamed). PlayStation fans in the German capital will have the opportunity to try out various PS5 titles in a dedicated area and see a crashed spaceship.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

German Bundestag Approves 2026 Budget, Budget for Games Funding Increased

In the end, as expected, there were no surprises: the Bundestag approved the 2026 budget with the votes of the governing coalition. This means that more money will be available for the funding of games in the future.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

The Berlin Apartment

Blue Backpacks first release after the rebranding is a truly heartfelt exploration of the German twentieth century through the eyes of its victims. The German voice actors carry much of its emotional appeal.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Products

The New Steam Machine: Valve's Second Swing at the Living Room

In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn, speaking from the heart for many in the industry. GamesMarkt is now republishing the update with Zoran's consent. This time's topic: Steam Machine.

By Zoran Roso • 6 min read

StreamAwards 2025 Will Be Even Bigger

Following a record-breaking year in 2024, the 2025 StreamAwards are set to be even bigger. On 4 December, the awards will once again bring together fans, creators and industry representatives to celebrate the impact of the German-speaking streaming scene.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read