Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #17

Business

19. GameCamp Munich Takes Place in October

The 19. GameCamp Munich will take place from 23-25 October 2026 at the SAE campus. Before that, the next GameCamp is coming up in May in Bayreuth.

By Pascal Wagner •

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #16

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include Horses, the VGHF hiring, and great papers from game studies and game design.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read

Campus

New Young Workers Event Press A To Learn in Leipzig

With Press A To Learn, Games & XR Mitteldeutschland, MacroMedia Leipzig and Next Level: Saxony! are introducing a new knowledge transfer format. It will take place on 10 May 2026 for the first time.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

The End of "Steam and Pray": How data is saving indies in gaming's VC winter

In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why having a good game on Steam and hoping for a favourable algorithm is no longer enough; developers now need reliable data to survive.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Toukana, Nukuna, Quantumfrog and Studio Monstrum Can Hope For Goldener Spatz Award

Along with the programme, the organisers of the Goldener Spatz (Golden Sparrow) Children’s Media Festival have also announced the nominees for the various competitions. Game studios are also on the shortlist for the Interactive & Digital Storytelling competition.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Windrose

Yarrr! Windose by Kraken Express has sold over a million copies in just six days. This open-world survival adventure, set in the age of pirates, has enjoyed a successful Early Access launch. But what makes the game so captivating?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

People

ZR Consulting Kicks Off DCP With Relaxed Warm-up

ZR Consulting rounded off the afternoon before the awards ceremony in Munich with a networking event ahead of the DCP. Around 40 selected industry representatives gathered not far from the DCP venue for a pre-show get-together.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

German VR Organisations Present a Joint Strategy Paper on Virtual Worlds

In order to translate existing strengths in the field of VR into value-added opportunities, several VR associations and organisations in Germany have developed a joint strategy paper and have now presented a ten-point list of recommendations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

BAFTA-winning Best British Game “Atomfall” is Being Adapted for TV

Two Brothers Pictures has announced a television adaptation of Atomfall. The UK‑based post‑apocalyptic survival‑action game from Rebellion recently won the Best British Game category at this year’s BAFTA Game Awards.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read