EU Kids Act: Commission Seeks Feedback

Politics

VGE and EGDF Speak of Substantial Disagreement With CPC Regarding Classification of In-Game Currencies

In a joint statement, Video Games Europe (VGE) and European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) have rejected the allegations made by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network. Despite being asked, the CPC has yet not comment the legal basis for its classification of in-game currencies.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Politics

European Consumer Protection Agencies Take Action Game Companies With Ingame Purchases

The EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network is targeting nine game companies with an EU-wide enforcement to bring their ingame currency practices in line with EU regulations. The companies are Activision Blizzard King, Crytek, InnoGames, Mojang, Plarium, PLR, Riot, Supercell and Ubisoft.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Politics

Federal Government Answers Parliamentary Questions on Federal Funding

In a document running to over 80 pages, the Federal Government has responded to the minor parliamentary question on federal funding submitted by members of the AfD parliamentary group. The new insights gained are limited; most of the data was already publicly available.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Games Education under Bavarian Skies

Games research is big at Bavarian education institutions. The free state has several of the best games programs in Germany, as well as some truly unique offers. We have collected all universities with games courses, as well as some highlights.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Aion 2 Rises, but How Are Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 Faring?

After spending just one week at the top of the weekly Steam charts, EA Sports FC 27 has dropped several places. On the other hand, Aion 2, Ace Combat 8, and Transport Fever 3 are performing really well. But what about Gears of War: E-Day?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Events

Momentum Wien Announces New Event Brands'n'Games in February 2027

The new Brands'n'Games conference aims to bring together professionals from the worlds of branding and advertising with gaming experts to explore areas of overlap and synergies. The conference, which takes place on 27 February, is organised by Momentum Wien.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Tabletop

Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X Join United Wizards of the Coast

After the Magic: The Gathering Arena team had already unionised, now the teams behind tabletop Magic and Dungeons & Dragons are joining United Wizards of the Coast. Leadership is asked to recognise the union until 13 October.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Complete Shake-up in German Games Charts in September

September brought the expected shake-up in the monthly charts. As anticipated, EA Sports FC 27 took the top spot, but there was no shortage of new entries or comebacks into the top 20 either.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Awards

TOMMI Nominations 2026 Include ChromaGun 2, Tiny Bookshop, Walk the Frog

The TOMMI 2026 nominations are online now, and the winners are now being decided by the children and youth jury. From 30 October, winners will be revealed daily on KiKA. Included game nominations are Pixel Maniacs, Walk the Frog, neoludic, Quantumfrog and more.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read