Bonn Lab for Analog Games Starts Science Gaming

Campus

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Rudolf Thomas Inderst

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Rudolf Inderst of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and regular science columnist here at GamesMarket.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #29

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's edition focuses on Sierra's Gold Rush, the use of RPGs to communicate historical research, the ecological patterns of Pokémon, and Nintendo's legal battle over US tariffs.

By Rudolf Inderst • 4 min read

Campus

Powell Group Launches Learning Platform For Game Developers

The Powell Group Business School is designed to serve as a professional development platform to help game developers build stronger businesses. To begin with, 14 online courses will be offered, with plans for ongoing expansion.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

SAGA Barcelona Names Japan as Guest Country and Expects Manami Matsumae and Miki Higashino

The SAGA Barcelona Game Fest is taking shape: at a press conference, Japan was revealed as the guest country, along with the visual identity designed by Conrad Roset. The first speakers were also announced.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Tabletop

Riftbound's First European Regional Championship Takes Place in Stuttgart

Riot Games' TCG Riftbound will hold its first European Regional Championship in Stuttgart this November. Players can qualify for the World Championship as well as fight for a prize pool of $50,000.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

Gamescom Asia Features Invest Circle and VIP Mixer Once Again

Following last year’s success, gamescom asia is planning to host an Invest Circle and a VIP Mixer again in 2026. To register, you must hold a valid Delegate or VIP ticket.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

"Germany and Europe Should Aspire to a Leading Role as a Games Production Location," Demands Game

Ahead of the 2026 gamescom, game - The German Games Industry Association has published a statement outlining political demands. These demands extend beyond merely strengthening Germany's and Europe's international competitiveness as a hub for game production.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

EA's Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Completed

The $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has been completed. The company will become a private company once again, while the consortium of the three firms brings long-term capital and strategic support for EA's next chapter.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Publishing

How Many Dudes?

How Many Dudes? from Butterscotch Shenanigans sold over 100,000 copies in just 50 hours. It's the studio's fastest-selling game to date. But what exactly is this roguelike autobattler all about?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read