Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #18

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Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #24

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's topics include what it takes to become a ludologist, Xbox and talks with James Bentley and Alexander Vandewalle.

By Rudolf Inderst • 5 min read

Campus

G+ Further Education in Games Skills: An Overview

Just because you already work in the games industry, the joy of learning new things and the urge to educate yourself further doesn’t stop. Here, we collect opportunities of further education around game skills in all of Europe.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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Survey Looks for Public Value of Archiving Analogue Games

A survey of Sabine Fürst at the BFI Wien is looking for the Public Value of Archiving Analogue Games. It is endorsed by several board game associations and archives from around Germany.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Quebec Confirms gamescom Presence

In conversation with GamesMarket, Quebec's General Delegate for Germany Geneviève Rolland confirmed that the region would have its own gamescom booth again in 2026. Over 60 people from more than 30 companies will be part of the delegation.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Publishing

Wild River Games Expands Horse Club Franchise with Ride West

Wild River Games is set to release the next game in the Horse Club franchise from toy manufacturer Schleich this October. ‘Horse Club Ride West’ will be released on 9 October for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series and PC (Steam).

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

astragon and Team17 Are Returning to gamescom 2026

Both subsidiaries of the British everplay group, astragon and Team17 will be returning to Cologne for gamescom this year. They will be exhibiting in the entertainment area and business section of the event.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase Returns in August

Just like in recent years: THQ Nordic has announced its Digital Showcase 2026 for early August. In just a few weeks, the Austrian publisher will present its line-up across a wide range of its core IPs.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

gamescom Is Committed to Accessibility, Resource Conservation and Democracy

This year, gamescom is expanding its accessibility guidelines and self-commitment for exhibitors. The awareness initiatives and safer space offerings are also being scaled up. Additionally, this will be the first time that the organisers are collaborating with Kölner Tafel.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Funding

Nearly 100 Applications Submitted so Far for New Digital Culture Grant of Zurcher Filmstiftung

Shortly before the start of the second round of funding sessions, the Zurcher Film Foundation announced the first details regarding the volume of applications. Nearly 100 applications were submitted, representing a total funding volume of nearly 7 million CHF.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read