Insights Newzoo: PC and Console Gaming Market Enters New Phase of Growth Good news for the industry, according to Newzoo in its new PC & Console Gaming Report 2026: the market is growing significantly again, leaving the post-pandemic plateau behind. However, the market has undergone structural changes. By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read
Business LFG Con Organises Business Hub for the First Time and Calls For Speakers This year, LFG Con will also have a business hub for the first time. There, interested parties can learn about entering the games industry through talks, panels and workshops. The organisers are looking for interested speakers until the end of April. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Products The Horror Returns to the German Games Charts in February February brings a new number one to the official German sales charts of game: Capcom's Resident Evil: Requiem came, saw and made everyone else shake in their (football) boots. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The founder of Zestum (from Left to Right): Levin Vonester, Salomo Bertram, Jasmin Blekic und Samuel Wiebe | Picture: Thilo Schmülgen/TH Köln Business Zestum Starts Scentbar Kickstarter: Smell What You Play The start-up Zestum wants to use its Scentbar to bring smells to life on screen to match what's happening. A Kickstarter campaign is set to fund the first product line. Three scent sets are planned for the launch: nature, racing and action. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The game HorseWorld Show Jumping was also developed by Tivola Games and brought to the app stores by Trophy Games | Screenshot Products Jumpgate: Financing for Tivola Project With Publisher Trophy Games Secured Jumpgate announces the successful financing of the new project by its Hamburg-based subsidiary Tivola. The budget of SEK 19 million, approximately €1.8 million, comes from publishing partner Trophy Games and federal funding from Germany. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Events Game Industry Conference to be Held Twice in 2026 And is Seeking Speakers The organisers of the GIC - Game Industry Conference have launched their call for speakers. At the same time, the website shows that GIC 2026 will take place twice, at the usual time in October in Poznań and at the end of June in Katowice. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Archive Picture by USK Politics USK Submits Statement to Expert Commission on Youth Protection in Games With a written statement and participation in a closed hearing, the USK has actively contributed to the development of recommendations on online risks and digital participation, which a commission of experts appointed by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs is working on until the summer break. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Picture by gamescom dev gamescom Gamescom Dev: Ticket Variations And Applications for Sponsored Indie Expo Spots Now Open The new 5-day ticket, which grants access to gamescom dev, is now available in 5 variants – from student to VIP – as part of the Early Bird offer. Indies can also apply for a sponsored spot at the gamescom dev indie expo for just 299 euros. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
US Government Reportedly Concerned About Tencent's Gaming Investments According to a yet unconfirmed report in the Financial Times, there is debate within the Trump administration whether Chinese publisher Tencent should be allowed to retain its stake in Western gaming companies due to security concerns. This could play into the hands of Saudi Arabia. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Kalypso Media Group CEO Dr Anika Thun and Timea Edvi, Publishing Director Kasedo Games (right) | Pictures by Kalypso/Kasedo People Kalypso Media Appoints Timea Edvi as Publishing Director for Kasedo Games Timea Edvi is moving from Square Enix to Kalypso Media, or more precisely to its publishing label Kasedo Games. In her new role as Publishing Director, she will be responsible for global publishing strategy, portfolio development and partner relations. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The south entrance of gamescom | Picture: Koelnmesse, Thomas Klerx gamescom Gamescom: 15% More Exhibitors Registered During Early Bird, New 5-Day Ticket for Trade Visitors Launched Koelnmesse and game have announced promising initial figures for exhibitor registrations for Gamescom 2026. Ticket sales are also starting. Trade visitors can now purchase a 5-day ticket that includes access to gamescom dev. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Ole Schaper, Co-founder of Minit Games Business How Minit Games Wants to Build a Breathing Gaming Ecosystem Ole Schaper, co-founder of Minit Games, reveals why games are losing attention, which target group the Instant Play platform aims to reach, and how Minit Games and the studios will earn money with these bite-sized games. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
