Oliver Bulloss and Maria Redin © MTG Business MTG Renames Its ‘Gaming Village’ Districts to Playamp and Playsimple The renaming primarily affects the business unit known as the Midcore District, which includes InnoGames, Snowprint, Hutch, Ninja Kiwi, and Futureplay. The unit previously known as the Casual District consisted mainly of the Indian company PlaySimple, which MTG plans to take public separately. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Products Ubisoft Raises the Pirate Flag Over the German Games Charts in July It was a victory waiting to happen: The release of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced sailed right into German charts by game in July. The second half of the Top 20 consists almost entirely of re-entries. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 10. Aug 26: Games Hub, gamescom, Funding, Game Dev Days Graz, Chop Chop Inc. A new hub for gaming startups in Frankfurt and plenty of gamescom—the week is off to a strong start, though it’s not entirely dominated by the trade show in Cologne. But there’s also news about funding and games in Graz. By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read
Bernhard Grieb, Stephanie Wüst und Charlie Müller (from Left to Right; Picture by Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt) Frankfurt Expands Startup Funding Program and Relocates Games Hub Frankfurt is gradually improving the conditions for startups, including those in the gaming industry. At the turn of the year, the city will close the existing startup center, which also housed the 2025 Games Hub Frankfurt. It will move to the Futury Startup Space. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Wyrm Saga is developed by Borb Games gamescom Artex Brings Wyrm Saga and American Cooking Simulator to Gamescom Artex, a German indie publisher founded a year ago, is traveling to Cologne with two of its seven signed teams. There, Artex will present American Cooking Simulator, which is scheduled for release in October. Developer Borb Games will also showcase Wyrm Saga. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Picture by Koelnmesse (archive image) gamescom Lineup and Side Program for Gamescom City Festival Announced For the 16th time, gamescom will be accompanied by the City Festival, featuring free concerts including Thees Uhlmann & Band, The Notwist, Elias, and Guildo Horn. In the city center there will be also numerous gaming-related attractions like the PUBG Hungerzone and an eFootball arena. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily - 7 August 2026: Fenris Creations, gamescom Arrival, New Daedalic CI & more Politicians making the switch to the gaming industry, Daedalic’s new identity, and the fallout from the now-completed EA acquisition—the news continues to be exciting. And, of course, gamescom remains a hot topic. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
gamescom Spain Arrives With Record-Breaking Delegation to Gamescom 50 companies and institutions, more than 100 industry professionals, and a record 30 games showcased in the Indie Area – Spain will have its largest ever presence at gamescom this year located in the business area as well as in the entertainment area. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Business Devolver Digital Shareholders Are Due to Vote on Delisting in September The costs of the listing outweigh the benefits, and the market capitalisation does not reflect the company’s true market value. For these reasons, Devolver’s board of directors is in favour of delisting, a decision on which shareholders are to vote at the next meeting in September. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Franz Mann joins Apollo GG as Senior Communications & PR Manager People Apollo GG Brings on Franz Mann and the German PR-Budget From Electronic Arts The esports and gaming agency Apollo GG, part of fischerAppelt Group, has brought on Franz Mann, an experienced communications professional, as Senior Communications & PR Manager. Among other responsibilities, Mann will handle key account management for Apollo GG’s new client, Electronic Arts. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
gamescom Marqed Agency Organises The District for Esports and Brands at Gamescom Spanning around 3,000 square metres, gamescom will host the first edition of ‘The District by marqet agency’, an area dedicated to the competitive gaming ecosystem. The District is organised by the new Berlin-based agency marqet agency, run by Marija and Michael Haenisch. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano (Picture by Future Game Show) gamescom Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano Are Co-Hosts of Future Games Show The gamescom edition of the Future Games Show, which will take place on the Wednesday of the fair, will feature over 40 games. The organisers have now announced the co-hosts: Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano, who worked on Resident Evil: Requiem as voice actors and motion capture performers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
