Comment: The EC is the Carrot, the CPC Network is the Stick

Politics

Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary)

Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Business

Opinion: Sony’s Ruthless But Bold Move Into a New Era of Gaming

Sony has taken everyone by surprise – including its own partners – with its decision to phase out new PlayStation games on discs from 2028. It is hard to say whether this move was right or wrong. Sooner or later, however, it was inevitable. A commentary by Editor-in-Chief Stephan Steininger.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Business

The Home Market Problem: Why German Game Development Is Missing Its Greatest Opportunity

Prof. Dr Malte Behrmann is not only an active figure in politics and business, but is also a pioneer of games funding in Germany. In his new article, he discusses the commercial failure of many funded titles, areas for improvement, and what Germany could do even better than Canada in tax credits.

By Malte Behrmann • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 30 September 2026: CPC Network, Steam Charts & Changes, Coffee Stain Showcase, Womenize! & more

With an attempt to break away from self-regulation in the industry, the EU has made waves today. Also in the news: New personel at Booster Space, weekly Steam charts and a new showcase.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Products

Rokaplay and Mipumi Announce A Game About Digging A Hole Together

As a multiplayer follow-up of the surprise hit, A Game About Digging A Hole Together will release this year from rokaplay and Mipumi Games.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Politics

European Consumer Protection Agencies Take Action Game Companies With Ingame Purchases

The EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network is targeting nine game companies with an EU-wide enforcement to bring their ingame currency practices in line with EU regulations. The companies are Activision Blizzard King, Crytek, InnoGames, Mojang, Plarium, PLR, Riot, Supercell and Ubisoft.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: How Well Do EA Sports FC 27, Control and Transport Fever 3 Resonate?

EA Sports FC 27 tops the weekly Steam charts, but it is considerably less popular than its predecessor. Interestingly, however, the popularity of Control Resonant, Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 differs in Germany compared to the global market.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Development

Next Star Trek Game: Jumpgates GameXcite Signs Licensing Agreement with Paramount Games

The co-production announced in early September between Jumpgate’s subsidiary gameXcite and Daedalic as publisher will be another Star Trek game. A corresponding licence agreement has now been revealed.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Publishing

Steam: Changes to Discounts and Events in Early 2027

In early 2027, Valve Software is planning to change how some promotions work on Steam. They intend to move away from a manual, calendar-based approach to something that is more dynamic and personalised for each customer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read