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Business

Applications for Gamecity Hamburg Prototype Funding 2026

This year, Gamecity Hamburg is offering €400,000 of prototype funding for games. Applications are open until 30 March. Eligible applicants include founders, start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Hamburg.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Funding

Saarland Relaunches Games Funding in March

After a brake, Saarland is relaunching its funding program for computer games. Applications can be submitted again starting March 1. A budget of €300,000 is available. The funding rate is high, covering up to 75% of project-related development costs. The game welcomes the restart.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Epic Games Acquires Meshcapade and Will Establish a Presence in Tübingen

Meshcapade, a start-up based in the 'Cyber Valley' in Tübingen, has been acquired by Epic Games. As part of the acquisition, Epic Games will establish a presence in the area. The Meshcapade team will join the AI Research division at Epic and contribute to Unreal Engine and MetaHuman technologies.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Applications for Gamecity Hamburg Prototype Funding 2026

This year, Gamecity Hamburg is offering €400,000 of prototype funding for games. Applications are open until 30 March. Eligible applicants include founders, start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Hamburg.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Funding

Saarland Relaunches Games Funding in March

After a brake, Saarland is relaunching its funding program for computer games. Applications can be submitted again starting March 1. A budget of €300,000 is available. The funding rate is high, covering up to 75% of project-related development costs. The game welcomes the restart.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Epic Games Acquires Meshcapade and Will Establish a Presence in Tübingen

Meshcapade, a start-up based in the 'Cyber Valley' in Tübingen, has been acquired by Epic Games. As part of the acquisition, Epic Games will establish a presence in the area. The Meshcapade team will join the AI Research division at Epic and contribute to Unreal Engine and MetaHuman technologies.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

People

Markus Wilding joins the Infinite Wishes Games Industry Advisory Committee

Markus Wilding, experienced industry manager and founder of Beyond the Wall Consulting, is now involved in the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Infinite Wishes Advisory Committee. There, too, the growing importance of games for children is evident.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Shiro Unlimited To Publish Funday Games' Next Title

French studio Shiro Games' publishing arm will distribute the next title from Danish studio Funday Games, makers of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. The game reveal will take place in April.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Alina Gribanova

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 3 min read