European Commission Designates Roblox as Very Large Online Platform (DSA)

Politics

game: No Cooperation, No AfD at gamescom

"Video games aren't a spectator sport, and neither is democracy": At the gamescom congress opening, shortly before President Steinmeier's speech, game CEO Felix Falk has made the position of the association clear: no cooperation with the AfD, no invitations to gamescom for them in the future.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Campus

Spillover Effects from Games Research: Several Associations Promise Cooperation

With a roundtable at gamescom congress and a reception by BMFTR and DLR later that day, the topic of spillover effects from games research and industry has been a focal point of last week. The DGSW and the German Informatics Society promised further collaboration.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Campus

gamescom congress 2026 Sets Attendance Record

This year's gamescom congress wasn't only the first ever to be opened by a German head of state in the form of President Steinmeier, but also the biggest one so far, seeing 1,100 attendees.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 31 August 2026: game: no cooperation with AfD, Snapshots from the Business Area, Games Research, gamescom Figures and more

As usual, the first newsletter following gamescom focuses heavily on the event itself, covering the figures, highlights and business people in attendance at the Cologne trade fair.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

gamescom

Gamescom 2026: Snapshots From the Business Area - Part 1

The business area is the most important place for trade visitors from around the world. It's where the who's who of the industry meets. Including: Giants Software, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Ubisoft, Secret Mode, Saber, Saxony, Wizards of the Coast, Atari, Hesse and more...

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Tabletop

Gatherers' Tavern Previews Final Fantasy Plush Deckboxes

The first Final Fantasy Arty deck boxes have been previewed at gamescom. Gatherers' Tavern will realise its first Square Enix collaboration through these plush boxes. The product ships in October.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Nvidia's Gamescom 2026 Announcements and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Launched

At gamescom 2026, Nvidia announced the release of DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, as well as more games with RTX features and more developers supporting RTX Spark, including Ubisoft (Anno 117) and Embark (ARC Raiders).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Esports

Vitality Rising Bees Win the Equal Esports Cup

At gamescom 2026, Deutsche Telekom and SK Gaming hosted the fourth Equal Esports Cup, a League of Legends tournament for women and non-binary players.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Politics

game: No Cooperation, No AfD at gamescom

"Video games aren't a spectator sport, and neither is democracy": At the gamescom congress opening, shortly before President Steinmeier's speech, game CEO Felix Falk has made the position of the association clear: no cooperation with the AfD, no invitations to gamescom for them in the future.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read