The Games Industry's Perspective on 2025 - Part #2: Exhibitions and Events Pascal Wagner December 17, 2024 – 2 min read Share this post gamescom 2024 // Polaris 2024 © Koelnmesse GmbH, Bernd Lauter // Hamburg Messe und Congress/Rolf Otzipka Business UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025 To mark the start of the London Games Festival, the British trade association UKIE has released market data on the UK games market in 2025, which has seen growth across almost all segments. According to UKIE, the UK games industry employs 74,000 people and contributes over £6 billion to the GDP. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read (Digitec Galaxus) Business Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #14 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include a new Master's in Game Studies, the TH Cologne's summer school, creepypasta and more. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read Resident Evil Requiem © Capcom & game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche Publishing Resident Evil Requiem Wins Platinum Award in Germany In March 2026, only one game received a Sales Award from game, the German Games Industry Association. That game was Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 200,000 copies in Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Business UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025 To mark the start of the London Games Festival, the British trade association UKIE has released market data on the UK games market in 2025, which has seen growth across almost all segments. According to UKIE, the UK games industry employs 74,000 people and contributes over £6 billion to the GDP. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Modulus: Factory Automation © Happy Volcano & Kwalee Products Modulus: Factory Automation April is set to be a highlight month for fans of factory automation games. Shapez 2 is leaving Early Access, and Modulus has already been released. Modulus' creative aspects and coziness are what make it stand out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read (Digitec Galaxus) Business Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Triple-i Initiative 2026 © Triple-i Initiative Products Triple-i Initiative 2026: All Announcements The third showcase of the Triple-i Initiative featured 40 announcements in under 45 minutes, with contributions from Klei Entertainment, Konami, 11 bit Studios, Shiro Games and Crema. Here's an overview of all the announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Christofer Sundberg / David Bateson / Magnus Bruun © Nordic Game, Sundberg, Bruun, Bateson Events Christofer Sundberg Leads New Wave of Speakers at NG26 Liquid Swords CEO and Samson creator, Christofer Sundberg, is among several new speakers taking part in Nordic Game 26. The line-up also includes David Bateson, Adam Stjärnljus, Klas Eriksson and Trine Laier. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025 To mark the start of the London Games Festival, the British trade association UKIE has released market data on the UK games market in 2025, which has seen growth across almost all segments. According to UKIE, the UK games industry employs 74,000 people and contributes over £6 billion to the GDP. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
(Digitec Galaxus) Business Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #14 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include a new Master's in Game Studies, the TH Cologne's summer school, creepypasta and more. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read
Resident Evil Requiem © Capcom & game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche Publishing Resident Evil Requiem Wins Platinum Award in Germany In March 2026, only one game received a Sales Award from game, the German Games Industry Association. That game was Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 200,000 copies in Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Business UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025 To mark the start of the London Games Festival, the British trade association UKIE has released market data on the UK games market in 2025, which has seen growth across almost all segments. According to UKIE, the UK games industry employs 74,000 people and contributes over £6 billion to the GDP. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Modulus: Factory Automation © Happy Volcano & Kwalee Products Modulus: Factory Automation April is set to be a highlight month for fans of factory automation games. Shapez 2 is leaving Early Access, and Modulus has already been released. Modulus' creative aspects and coziness are what make it stand out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
(Digitec Galaxus) Business Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Triple-i Initiative 2026 © Triple-i Initiative Products Triple-i Initiative 2026: All Announcements The third showcase of the Triple-i Initiative featured 40 announcements in under 45 minutes, with contributions from Klei Entertainment, Konami, 11 bit Studios, Shiro Games and Crema. Here's an overview of all the announcements. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Christofer Sundberg / David Bateson / Magnus Bruun © Nordic Game, Sundberg, Bruun, Bateson Events Christofer Sundberg Leads New Wave of Speakers at NG26 Liquid Swords CEO and Samson creator, Christofer Sundberg, is among several new speakers taking part in Nordic Game 26. The line-up also includes David Bateson, Adam Stjärnljus, Klas Eriksson and Trine Laier. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
