Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #36

Campus

University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm Founds Game Institute

The University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm (Hochschule Neu-Ulm, HNU) has founded a new Game Institute that brings together interdisciplinary experts and game studies scholars. The goal is to pave the way to becoming the "Game University Bavaria".

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #35

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's edition focuses on calls, the Japanese industry and what is 'retro'.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read

Campus

Student Games Festival 2026 in Warsaw

The second edition of the Student Games Festival will take place from 8 to 9 October 2026 at the Palace of Culture & Science in Warsaw. This international event is dedicated to the work of students and emerging game developers.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Funding

Games Industry Relevant EU Funding Launches With a Significantly Larger Budget

The EU has launched the next funding rounds for both the Games and Immersive Content and the Innovative Tools and Business Models Programme. In both cases, considerably more funding is available than in previous years, likely because the EU’s current financial framework is coming to an end.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

QSSR: AI Upscaling on a Standard PlayStation 5

Sony has announced Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), an AI-powered upscaling technology which will be made available for standard PlayStation 5 consoles.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Publishing

Galaxies Autumn Showcase Features Over 40 Studios and Publishers

Galaxies returns on 15 October 2026, bringing together over 40 studios and publishers, ranging from major global publishers to independent developers. The event will feature premieres, reveals and announcements.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Campus

University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm Founds Game Institute

The University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm (Hochschule Neu-Ulm, HNU) has founded a new Game Institute that brings together interdisciplinary experts and game studies scholars. The goal is to pave the way to becoming the "Game University Bavaria".

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Products

Nivalis Nights

Ion Lands' third game is quite ambitious. Called Nivalis Nights, it is a cyberpunk slice-of-life simulation combining narrative elements, life simulation and management gameplay.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 01 Oct 26: NC's Anel Ceman, Open Source in Game Dev, Jumpgate's C-Suite, VGE & EGDF Reject CPC's Allegations and more

The new quarter begins with personnel changes at Jumpgate and the final naming of Ubisoft's Creative House 2. Other topics include open source game development, Anel Ceman's on NC's mobile offensive and reactions from VGE and EGDF to allegations made by CPC Network.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read