CreaTech Bulgaria Joins EGDF

Politics

A Closer Look at Game Monetization: What Studios Should Bear in Mind Before the Digital Fairness Act Comes into Force

The Digital Fairness Act will likely not stop at ingame monetisation. With the Children Survey done, the European Commission will likely target dark patterns that keep users playing or scrolling longer as well, argues our law expert Sandra Spensberger. What game studios can do right now.

By Sandra Spensberger • 3 min read

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

People

Minister Kaweh Mansoori: "Hesse Supports the Industry in the Tax Incentive Discussion"

We spoke to Hesse Economic Minister Kaweh Mansoori after his gamescom reception about what Hesse, home of Nintendo of Europe, Crytek, Keen Games, Deck13 and many more, can and wants to do better for the games industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Events

Play26 Festival Focuses Music from 18-21 November

Hey, Listen! From 18-21 November, the topic for this years Play26 festival in Hamburg will be music. An extended schedule is offered for school classes and a youth team is co-curating the festival.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Astragon Launched Bus Simulator 27: More Buses, Longer Journeys

Bus Simulator 27 has been released by astragon Entertainment and developer Simteract for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The latest instalment in this popular series features new brands, coach buses and long-distance journeys.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Wanderburg

The Berlin-based duo Randwerk and Sidekick Publishing have launched Wanderburg in Early Access. In this survival-like/rogue-like game, players control a mobile fortress that devours and destroys everything in its path, growing in size as it goes.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Business

Jo Cooke: "FY26 Was a Landmark Year for Frontier Developments"

Frontier Developments has reported a record year. Chief Executive Officer Jo Cooke said, "FY26 was a landmark year for Frontier." The UK-based company plans to release one creative simulation game per year; the next is Planet Zoo 2.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

GamesMarket Daily - 8 September 2026: Shams Jorjani, Daedalic Entertainment, Grace Cloud, The Legend of Zelda, and more

Today, GamesMarket is launching a three-week interview series with games industry executives, with a new interview published daily. Meanwhile, we take a look at how Daedalic Entertainment is setting itself up for the future and what plans Nintendo has for the 40th anniversary of Legend of Zelda.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Products

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 and More

During today's Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct presentation, Nintendo celebrated four decades of adventures in Hyrule by announcing new products and events set to launch between now and 2027. The release date for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time finally came to light.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read