The Games Industry's Perspective on 2025 - Part #2: Exhibitions and Events

Business

G+ State of D2C Game Monetization Survey

The latest study by FastSpring and Omdia is devoted entirely to the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) strategy.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Scale the Support around the Need of Each Game

Advertorial | Anthony Crouts, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at Level Infinite, talks about Level Infinite working with numerous partners, whilst always keeping the needs of the studios and games in mind.

By Team GamesMarket • 3 min read

gamescom

Meshy at gamescom: Generative 3D Under Production Conditions

Advertorial | The business area is open — and runs through Friday only. At Hall 3.2, Stand A040, Meshy is on site with live demos and the team behind them. The conversation worth having there is not about the models — it is about what generative 3D changes for studios.

By Meshy.ai • 1 min read

gamescom

Frank-Walter Steinmeier Sends Presidential Message to Gaming Industry

In a presidential address, Frank-Walter Steinmeier opened the gamescom congress 2026, paying tribute to the industry while also highlighting risks and challenges. It was the first visit by a German federal president to gamescom.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

Bavaria Continues Funding for Games/Bavaria Initiatives, Including Gamerei

At the Bavaria booth reception during gamescom 2026, Digital Minister Mehring gave away a cheque over 633,100 euros to Games/Bavaria, to secure another 18 months of Gamerei operation in Munich and several other games location initiatives.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

gamescom dev grows 15% From Last Year's Edition

The first gamescom dev under the new name welcomed 15 per cent more visitors than last year. Next up is the leadership summit in Lisbon, from 23-25 March.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

E-Paper

gamescom daily 2026 #2

The official gamescom daily magazine for 27 August 2026, presented by GamesMarket. Topics include the full schedule of the gamescom congress including the visit of President Steinmeier, Indie Hits on the showfloor and more.

By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read

Products

Xbox Phases in Digital Entitlements for Physical Discs

Xbox users can get digital entitlements for the games they own on disc soon, after an Xbox Insider phase starting 31 August has concluded.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

G+ State of D2C Game Monetization Survey

The latest study by FastSpring and Omdia is devoted entirely to the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) strategy.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read