European Games Key Markets: France in 2023 Marcel Kleffmann September 04, 2024 – 4 min read Share this post © GamesMarkt Games Composed in Germany © Games Germany Business Over 400 Games Featured in the Fifth 'Games Made in Germany' Steam Sale The fifth "Games Made in Germany" Steam sale, under the theme "Games Composed in Germany", will kick off on 20 July 2026. Organised by Games Germany, the event will showcase over 400 games developed in Germany. The event will also feature a digital showcase. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read (Picture: MediaMarktSaturn) Business MediaMarktSaturn is Opening Third TechVillage During Gamescom in Cologne and Relocating Xperion To mark the start of gamescom in Cologne, MediaMarktSaturn is opening its third Tech Village in Germany. This flagship store is being set up on Hohe Straße in the city centre and will also become the new home of Xperion, which was previously located on Hansaring. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Business The Player Trust Gap: Why Consumer Skepticism Is the Real Headwind for AI in Game Development In his latest update, Zoran Roso analyses a survey of core Steam users, which raises the question of whether the biggest hurdle for AI in gaming is not the technology itself, but rather the people who buy the games. By Zoran Roso • 3 min read Daily GamesMarket Daily – 21. July 26: Gamescom Sold Out + Main Theme + Interview, Meshy, Unity, Knights Peak X Saber The future as the main theme, indie games and social engagement as trends, and a sold-out venue. Today is all about gamescom, and we’ve got a brilliant interview with Stephan Reichart and Frederik Hammes. By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read Meshy Raises Nearly $400m and Plans to Use it for R&D and Global Market Expansion Meshy, a company that develops foundational models for AI-powered 3D generation, has raised nearly $400 million in fresh capital in a Series B funding round. Following this latest round of funding, Meshy has also disclosed its public valuation for the first time. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Publishing Knights Peak and Saber Interactive Extent Publishing Agreement Knights Peak and Saber Interactive have extended their existing agreement to publish Tempest Rising to include the expansion The Veti’s Wrath as well. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read Felix Falk, Managing Director of game (Picture: Dirk Mathesius) gamescom ‘Games Spark Excitement for the Future’ is Main Theme of Gamescom 2026 As part of the July press conference for gamescom, game and Koelnmesse have, as is traditional, also unveiled the fair’s main theme and two trend themes for the show. The focus is on social responsibility and indie games. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Tim Endres, Director of gamescom at Koelnmesse gamescom Gamescom Exhibition Space Fully Booked For The First Time No space available: the exhibition space at gamescom 2026 is completely sold out for the first time. This was announced by Koelnmesse during the first press conference for gamescom 2026, at which further exhibitor names were also revealed. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Nintendo has confirmed its presence for gamescom 2026 as one of the first companies. Who is at the fair as well this year? (Background: KoelnMesse) gamescom Update: Confirmed gamescom Exhibitors 2026 Want to know which exhibitors have already confirmed their gamescom presence? We are keeping count: In our always up to date list of companies, delegations and joint booths with links to additional info on the exhibition presence. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Games Composed in Germany © Games Germany Business Over 400 Games Featured in the Fifth 'Games Made in Germany' Steam Sale The fifth "Games Made in Germany" Steam sale, under the theme "Games Composed in Germany", will kick off on 20 July 2026. Organised by Games Germany, the event will showcase over 400 games developed in Germany. The event will also feature a digital showcase. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
(Picture: MediaMarktSaturn) Business MediaMarktSaturn is Opening Third TechVillage During Gamescom in Cologne and Relocating Xperion To mark the start of gamescom in Cologne, MediaMarktSaturn is opening its third Tech Village in Germany. This flagship store is being set up on Hohe Straße in the city centre and will also become the new home of Xperion, which was previously located on Hansaring. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Business The Player Trust Gap: Why Consumer Skepticism Is the Real Headwind for AI in Game Development In his latest update, Zoran Roso analyses a survey of core Steam users, which raises the question of whether the biggest hurdle for AI in gaming is not the technology itself, but rather the people who buy the games. By Zoran Roso • 3 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 21. July 26: Gamescom Sold Out + Main Theme + Interview, Meshy, Unity, Knights Peak X Saber The future as the main theme, indie games and social engagement as trends, and a sold-out venue. Today is all about gamescom, and we’ve got a brilliant interview with Stephan Reichart and Frederik Hammes. By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read
Meshy Raises Nearly $400m and Plans to Use it for R&D and Global Market Expansion Meshy, a company that develops foundational models for AI-powered 3D generation, has raised nearly $400 million in fresh capital in a Series B funding round. Following this latest round of funding, Meshy has also disclosed its public valuation for the first time. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Publishing Knights Peak and Saber Interactive Extent Publishing Agreement Knights Peak and Saber Interactive have extended their existing agreement to publish Tempest Rising to include the expansion The Veti’s Wrath as well. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Felix Falk, Managing Director of game (Picture: Dirk Mathesius) gamescom ‘Games Spark Excitement for the Future’ is Main Theme of Gamescom 2026 As part of the July press conference for gamescom, game and Koelnmesse have, as is traditional, also unveiled the fair’s main theme and two trend themes for the show. The focus is on social responsibility and indie games. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Tim Endres, Director of gamescom at Koelnmesse gamescom Gamescom Exhibition Space Fully Booked For The First Time No space available: the exhibition space at gamescom 2026 is completely sold out for the first time. This was announced by Koelnmesse during the first press conference for gamescom 2026, at which further exhibitor names were also revealed. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Nintendo has confirmed its presence for gamescom 2026 as one of the first companies. Who is at the fair as well this year? (Background: KoelnMesse) gamescom Update: Confirmed gamescom Exhibitors 2026 Want to know which exhibitors have already confirmed their gamescom presence? We are keeping count: In our always up to date list of companies, delegations and joint booths with links to additional info on the exhibition presence. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
