Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring: Economic Growth Is Also Driven by Video Games

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Sandbox Interactive and stillalive studios

Two more studios are receiving funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. The beneficiaries are Sandbox Interactive in Berlin and stillalive studios in Munich.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Funding

G+ BKM Funding Update: These Studios Received 15.2 Million Euros

Following an overhaul of the list, details of grants awarded in 2025 from the Federal Minister for Culture’s fund are now once again publicly available. The number of studios has risen from 35 to over 50, and the total amount has increased from just under 10 million euros to over 15 million euros.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Funding

UKIE Calls For Continuity as Impact of Games Growth Package Becomes Apparent

One year on from its launch, the UK games industry and policymakers have given an initial positive assessment of the Games Growth Package. UKIE chief Nick Poole has called for continuity. The successes achieved are a cause for optimism, but are still fragile.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Tabletop

Hasbro Closes German Warehouse and Donates Board Games

Hasbro's German board game warehouse has been closed in Q1 2026, but the games in there aren't lost. The toy maker has donated them to the Teaching and Research Collection for Board Games in Altenburg.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Corsair Cove

Since its announcement a little over three months ago, Corsair Cove from Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse has generated considerable interest. The pirate city-builder launches for PC today and already has over 500,000 wishlist entries. It's no wonder, given what a great game it is.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily 30 July 2026 - Xbox Numbers, Saxony at gamescom, Verho, eSports Mentoring & More

GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Xbox numbers, esports mentoring, an Adidas partnership and various releases.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

gamescom

Third Saxony Joint Booth Brings 24 Studios and Organizations to Gamescom

For the third time, Saxony is participating in gamescom with a joint booth, showcasing a diverse and broad range: From studios, creators, initiatives, and organizations to trade show and event organizers and hardware companies, the entire spectrum of the industry is represented at the Saxony booth.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

CobraTekku and Kasur Games Launch Verho – Curse of Faces on Consoles

Nine months after the PC launch, CobraTekku and Kasur Games bring their PSX King's Field-like Verho – Curse of Faces to all consoles.

By Pascal Wagner •

gamescom

How to Find Your Way around gamescom and Cologne

Getting around gamescom can be hard if you've never been before. We collected all info on accessibility, food and help on-site as well as useful tricks for getting around Cologne and finding the places you want to be at in the city.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read