DevGamm Lisbon Returns 17-18 November 2026

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G+ How Housemarque made Saros' Design, Art & Audio Shine Golden

What made Saros the golden achievement of Housemarque, and how did art, design and audio come to pass? From Nordic Game talks and Q&A's with Brand, Art, Design and Audio Lead as well as an interview with Creative Director Gregory Louden, we assembled the ultimate oral history of Saros' design.

By Pascal Wagner • 10 min read

Events

TactiCon Returns in July

TactiCon, the annual digital event hosted by Hooded Horse and Firesquid, is returning for its fifth year. The digital convention will once again focus on strategy and tactical games, offering new releases and discounts.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Games Hike 2026 Sees 60 Entrepeneurs At Lake Starnberg

The traditional Games Hike of FFF Bayern this year wasn't stopped by rain: 60 people from all ranges of the Bavarian games industry hiked to Ilkahöhe at Lake Starnberg.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

EGDF Calls on EU to Take Action in Response to US Export Controls on AI Tools

Following the export ban on the AI tools Fable 5 and Mythos 5, the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) calls the EU for immediate action to defend Europe’s cultural and digital sovereignty. In the EGDF’s view, the US is no longer a reliable partner in the digital sphere.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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UK Trade Body TIGA Appoints New Board Members

The UK games developers’ trade body has announced a total of nine new members of its Board of Directors. This is intended to further strengthen the body’s ability to champion the interests of the industry across all sectors.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

G+ How Housemarque made Saros' Design, Art & Audio Shine Golden

What made Saros the golden achievement of Housemarque, and how did art, design and audio come to pass? From Nordic Game talks and Q&A's with Brand, Art, Design and Audio Lead as well as an interview with Creative Director Gregory Louden, we assembled the ultimate oral history of Saros' design.

By Pascal Wagner • 10 min read

People

Claas Grimm Is the New Chief Business Officer at Ulysses Graphics

In a move designed to strengthen its position as an AAA art partner, Ulysses Graphics, a Ukrainian provider of video game art services for the games industry, has appointed Claas Grimm as its new Chief Business Officer.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Covic and Assemble Reveal Voice-Controlled Coop Game Caaahr!

As a successor to Paddle Paddle Paddle, Mateo Covic alias ZoroArts has revealed Caaahr!, another coop friendslop title, again published by Assemble Entertainment.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Irox Publishes Nightwater by Studio Ashty

Irox Games from Munich has taken on Nightwater from Bosnian and Herzegovinan Studio Ashty as publisher. It is set to release in Q3 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read