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Wiebke Wiesner Becomes New MD of MFG Baden-Württemberg

Wiebke Wiesner has become the new managing director of Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (MFG). She succeeded Carl Bergengruen on July 1, 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

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About Tough Decisions and Great Joy Putting Together the Gamescom Dev Sessions

The countdown to gamescom and to gamescom dev is on. The first speakers have been announced. In this interview, Head of Programme Nico Balletta reveals how the session list is put together, how he ensures a good balance, and why he believes it is essential to give young talents a stage.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

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ESBD Members Elects New VPs And Create New Role For Regional Representatives

At their general meeting, the members of the ESBD filled three vice-presidential posts with Klemens Witt, Christian Hotz and Markus Möckel. Florian von Keller was also appointed as a vice-president; he will be the first representative of the regional associations on the ESBD Executive Committee.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

GamesMarket Daily 1 July 2026 - Sony Discontinues Discs, GamesMarket Anniversary, Bavarian Funding Reform, Gamescom Exhibitor News & More

Sony is discontinuing both the PS3 and PS Vita stores as well as physical disc production come 2028. The secondary market will be impacted. Our GamesMarket Daily from 01 July 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

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Xsolla Launches Scholarship to Bring 20 Developer to Gamescom

Xsolla has launched the Xsolla Developer Scholarship Programme – Cologne 2026. Developers can apply until 15 July, provided they hold a visa for Germany or do not require one to enter the country. Xsolla will cover the cost of accommodation and gamescom tickets for 20 developers.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Wiebke Wiesner Becomes New MD of MFG Baden-Württemberg

Wiebke Wiesner has become the new managing director of Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (MFG). She succeeded Carl Bergengruen on July 1, 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

gamescom

IGN to Produce Gamescom Awesome Indies Show For The First Time

Studios can now apply for both the editorial segment and the sponsored slots on the ‘gamescom awesome indies show’, which will be broadcast on 27 August. The show is being produced by IGN for the first time.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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It's our Indieversary! Get GamesMarket+ for Just 1€ a Week

To mark one year of independent publishing, we are offering the deepest discount yet: A full year of GamesMarket+ access for one euro a week. That's just 52€, more than half off!

By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read

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Borussia Dortmund Brings Street Football to Fortnite

On 3 July, Borussia Dortmund is launching its own map, ‘Bolzplatz-Liebe’, in Fortnite. This makes BVB the first club to release a football-themed map in Fortnite.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read