Xsolla: Why Cross-Platform Games Are Important to Developers and Publishers

Business

SpielFabrique Publishes African Industry Report 2026

In the African Industry Report 2026, SpielFabrique and Analytics for Africa have laid out the situation of game development, engines, games hubs and players on the continent in 2025.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

All 'Press Start' Scholarship Recipients Started Their Own Businesses

The 'Press Start' games scholarship has sparked a wave of start-ups in Germany. Its 132 recipients have founded 75 new games studios. This 100 per cent start-up rate highlights the success of this funding instrument for companies in the games industry.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Hesse Plans Gamescom Booth, Reception with Minister and Continues ‘Making Games in Hessen’

The state of Hesse will once again be represented with its own stand in the business area in 2026. Companies from Hesse can apply until the end of March. Another ‘Making Games in Hessen’ event is also planned for April.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

SpielFabrique Publishes African Industry Report 2026

In the African Industry Report 2026, SpielFabrique and Analytics for Africa have laid out the situation of game development, engines, games hubs and players on the continent in 2025.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspring Stories: Dani Valkova

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 3 min read

Business

All 'Press Start' Scholarship Recipients Started Their Own Businesses

The 'Press Start' games scholarship has sparked a wave of start-ups in Germany. Its 132 recipients have founded 75 new games studios. This 100 per cent start-up rate highlights the success of this funding instrument for companies in the games industry.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Products

Menace

Overhype Studios has made a name for itself with Battle Brothers. Now, together with Hooded Horse, they have released Menace in Early Access, offering turn-based tactical combat that is unparalleled in its intensity.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read

Business

Hesse Plans Gamescom Booth, Reception with Minister and Continues ‘Making Games in Hessen’

The state of Hesse will once again be represented with its own stand in the business area in 2026. Companies from Hesse can apply until the end of March. Another ‘Making Games in Hessen’ event is also planned for April.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Paananen on an Industry Coasting, Innovation, and Supercell's Investments in Studios

In his annual ‘Ilkka's Long Text’, CEO Ilkka Paananen not only provided insight into Supercell's business development in 2025. He also addressed the challenges of a stagnating mobile market, shared lessons learned and promised further investments in external studios.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read