Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #18

Business

gamescom congress 2026 Opens Submissions

"Playing Field Democracy" and "The Games Effect" are the focus topics of gamescom congress 2026. Submissions for the conference are now open.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

SAE Institute Aims to Continue Setting the “Gold Standard” for Training in Media Professions

The SAE Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is proud to have thousands of alumni and 49 schools across 20 countries. But the institute has no intention of resting on its laurels, as SAE GSA Director Chris Müller says.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #17

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's topics include horror and humanity, Expanded Conference and identity building.

By Rudolf Inderst • 2 min read

Products

Nacon Conncet: New Games From Daedalic and the World of Darkness Universe

After a slight delay, the French publisher Nacon, which is currently in administration, held its Nacon Connect Showcase. The event featured updates as well as new games, highlighting the company’s forward-looking approach. German Publisher Daedalic was also present with a new announcement.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Lars Klingbeil and Dorothee Bär to Open gamescom 2026

Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil and "Federal Games Minister" Dorothee Bär will open gamescom 2026. Hendrik Wüst, the Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, has also been confirmed as attending the opening.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Nintendo Raises Prices for the Switch 2

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 console is set to increase. In Europe, the console will cost €30 more. Price adjustments are also being implemented in the US, Canada, and Japan.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

In Conversation with… Paul Sulyok

In his new ‘Update,’ marketing expert Zoran Roso talks to Green Man Gaming CEO Paul Sulyok about his non-traditional journey from the British Army to the helm of a digital distribution giant, and how his philosophy of decentralized decision-making is shaping the future of the games industry.

By Zoran Roso • 8 min read

Products

Far Far West

Far Far West from Evil Raptor and Fireshine Games is one of this year's indie surprises. It has already sold more than 500,000 copies in Early Access. This is hardly surprising, given that the gameplay is excellent, the game is highly polished, and the co-op action is outstanding.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Business

gamescom congress 2026 Opens Submissions

"Playing Field Democracy" and "The Games Effect" are the focus topics of gamescom congress 2026. Submissions for the conference are now open.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read