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Campus

TIGA Presents 2026 Games Education Awards Finalists

Several universities, teachers, students and graduate game projects are up for election at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2026. The winners will be announced on 5 October.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Awards

TIGA Reveals 2026 Awards Shortlist

UK trade association TIGA has revealed the extensive shortlists for their Games Industry Awards show on 18 November in London.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

gamescom

CD Projekt Red and Sega Were the Big Winners at the gamescom awards 2026

CD Projekt Red and Sega were the most successful at the gamescom awards 2026, with three prizes each. Ubisoft received the Best Business Booth award, while Games Done Quick was honoured with the Heart of Gaming Award.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 17 September 2026: EGDF, EU Kids Act, Woodo Success, Toniebox 2, Pokopia Record & more

The European Commission is tightening the reins on the protection of minors, whilst Deadalic is celebrating a strong sales launch and Nintendo is celebrating a Platinum Award. Also: an interview with Paul Sulyok.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Brussels Places Burden of Proof For Child Protection to Providers Including Games Companies

The European Commission has presented the EU Kids Act, bringing significant changes not only to the use of social media by children but also to online games. As PEGI was named a benchmark, the consequences for the games industry may be limited. Initial reactions have come from Bavaria and the VGE.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Publishing

Daedalic Delighted With Woodo's Strong Launch, Particularly on Switch

Woodo invites players to slow down and appreciate the small things, however its launch has given Daedalic Entertainment plenty to celebrate, especially on Nintendo Switch. This validates Daedalic Entertainment's publishing strategy.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Funding

20 Years of New Media Funding in Berlin-Brandenburg

Since 2006, the New Media Funding Programme run by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg has provided €60 million in funding for games, XR and other innovative audiovisual content and serial formats. This has played a key role in establishing the Capital Region as a major media hub in Germany and Europe.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

People

Paul Sulyok on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Paul Sulyok, CEO Green Man Gaming (UK), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Toniebox 2 x Pokémon (Review)

For the first gaming cooperation between tonies GmbH and The Pokémon Company, we sat down and tested the Toniebox 2 audio device for children and the Pokémon Tonies that rival Nintendo's own amiibos in quality.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read