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Austrian Showcase Makes Its Debut at Gamescom Asia

In collaboration with the association Pioneers of Game Development Austria (PGDA), the ‘Spielschön in Austria 2026’ showcase will be making its debut appearance at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show. Registrations are only open until the end of June.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Switzerland Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence

With 17 studios, SwissGames will once again exhibit at gamescom. The She Got Game program will also be featured. Studios include obleak games, Conradical, Squared Games and Old Cake Factory.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Gamescom Dev Talk Review: From AAA to III – My Journey Into Poverty

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. This time, a short but fascinating talk by Espen Sogn, Founder & Head of Studio Jotun Games, on the desire to bring his own project to life.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Funding

Aesir Partner NightinGames Receives Federal Funding For Its Own Project

With nearly 150,000 euros in funding from the federal government, the Bayreuth-based indie team NightinGames can now work on the Exsomnis: Fires of Vesuvius project. Shortly before this, the serious games studio ProLog had also been awarded a grant of over 800,000 euros.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Business

CD Projekt, Mother of CD Projekt Red, Rebrands to CD Projekt Red

The mother firm of developer CD Projekt Red, the CD Projekt S.A., has now rebranded to CD Projekt Red S.A., to align the brand to better "correspond to the Company’s core business activities".

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

GermanDevDays Extend Ticket Registration

Submissions for the GermanDevDays in July have been extended until 11 July. The event takes place on 22-23 July.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

ESBD Members Elects New VPs And Create New Role For Regional Representatives

At their general meeting, the members of the ESBD filled three vice-presidential posts with Klemens Witt, Christian Hotz and Markus Möckel. Florian von Keller was also appointed as a vice-president; he will be the first representative of the regional associations on the ESBD Executive Committee.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Events

Brandmania 2026 Sees 1,000 Participants

The second Brandmania sees 1,000 attendants in Essen. Last year, Brandmate had rebranded into the new identity.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Endix Spring 2026 Reaches 10,000 Downloads

The playable game showcase Endix has reached 10,000 downloads and 2.1 mil impressions on Steam with its Spring edition.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read