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G+ Game Music Makers: Olivier Derivière

He made the soundtrack to Remember Me, Vampyr and A Plague Tale: Legendary composer Olivier Derivière from Paris is leading us through his work process, his favourite soundtracks and the best ways to involve composers in your game dev workflow.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Jessica Bitter

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 • 4 min read

People

Former Iceland Minister Now Leads AI Partnerships for Fenrix Creations

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, formerly Minister of Justice and Minister of Education and Research in Iceland, has now taken a job in the private sector: as Senior Director of AI Partnerships at Fenris Creations, formerly CCP Games.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Sentiment Within the German Games Industry is Improving

The game association has published its annual report on the German games industry for 2026. According to the industry barometer, a higher proportion of companies expect the industry to develop positively than in the previous year. However, negative assessments still slightly outnumber positive ones.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Campus

7th Wavelab Incubator Seeks Media & Gaming Start-Ups

The Wavelab Incubator at Munich University of Music and Performing Arts has opened submissions from the fields of music, arts, game & media tech. Applications can be submitted until 22 September.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Awards

Submissions for 2027 BAFTA Games Awards Opened With Rule Changes

The next BAFTA Games Awards will be presented in London on 14 April 2027. Games can be submitted for these prestigious awards from now until 18 September. However, there have been some changes to the rules.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Swipe Right has Taken Over PR for Square Enix Europe

Swipe Right has gotten the contract for Square Enix Europe's PR agency. The UK agency will be at gamescom for a first big stop.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

Webedia Unveils Mercedes-Benz at gamescom 2026 Booth Partner

The car maker Mercedes-Benz will be main partner of Webedia's GameStar FYNG City booth at gamescom's entertainment area. It will also be featured prominently in the live stream.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

gamescom

Arriving at gamescom: Your Guide for Train, Plane and Car

Your gamescom experience starts long before the fair begins, and arriving at the event can be an adventure in and of itself. To make your arrival smoother, we collected the best and easiest way to arrive, whether you come by train, by airplane or by car.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read