Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #40

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Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #39

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's topics include horror studies, a critical deconstruction of game studies and more.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read

Campus

FROG 2026 Shows Full Program

With a full day focusing on the new on-site games exhibition including presentations and a strong international focus with contributions from China, the US and Türkiye, FROG 2026 seems as strong as never before.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

G+ Researcher Portrait: Nadine Trautzsch

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people who bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Nadine Trautzsch of IU International University, professor for Game Design and Game Art.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Products

Assassin's Creed Franchise Outlook (Fall 2026)

Ubisoft has provided an update on various projects within the Assassin's Creed franchise, and has confirmed its intention to work more closely with the franchise's community.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

PUBG Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix

Krafton has announced that a live-action series based on PUBG will be produced by Netflix. Donald Glover will direct, write the screenplay and serve as executive producer, as well as taking on the lead role.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

The Duskbloods Postponed to 2027

Exclusively announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, The Duskbloods will not be released this year. Following the latest network test, From Software confirmed the decision to push back the release to 2027.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Politics

Ahead of Election: Spain’s Games Associations Issue a Joint Call to Politicians

With one month to go before the general election, the two Spanish industry associations, AEVI and DEV, are joining forces and setting out five joint demands. Among other things, they are calling for tax incentives and a Spain Video Games Hub.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Esports

ESL One Heads to Munich in April 2027

A major esports event is set to take place at BMW Park in Munich in April 2027: ESL One, the flagship Dota 2 tournament organised by the ESL Faceit Group.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Softgames Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary, With Much More to Come

Founded by brothers Alexander and André Krug in 2006, Softgames, a developer and publisher of instant games, is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. The company remains independent and founder-owned. Its games reach around 2.5 million daily active players.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read