Gamescom 2026 Breaks First Records Even Before Opening

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gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site (Update)

Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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EarReality Showcases Audio Games and Its Platform Twist Tales at Cinemo and ARD

EarReality is showcasing its platform for interactive audiobooks and audio games at gamescom. At both the ARD booth and that of in-car infotainment specialist Cinemo, the studios shows how games work without a screen, thanks to its no-code engine Twist and the Twist Tales platform.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Seligenstadt Now Houses the "German Pinball and Arcade Museum"

Seligenstadt Pinball and Arcade Museum is now the German Pinball and Arcade Museum. The fully volunteer-driven museum by For Amusement Only e.V. will show its new exhibition first at the gamescom retro area in hall 10.2.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

German Gaming Market Down at Mid-Year

A decline in hardware sales, in particular, has caused the German gaming market to fall short of last year’s figures at mid-year. However, it is still too early to speak of a trend for the full year.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Stephan Jacob

One of the heads behind the Raw Talent booth collective of universities at gamescom, Stephan Jacob is Professor of Creative Technologies at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and Chairman of the German Society for Game Studies. We portray her in our ongoing series about games researchers.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

People

Warren Spector Announces His Retirement as Game Developer

In a post on LinkedIn, legendary game developer Warren Spector has announced his retirement from game development, even though there are still projects he would have liked to work on. He says it is time to write and read books, give talks and perhaps do some consultancy work.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Esports

Esports Foundation Postpones Esports Nations Cup to November 2027

The Esports Foundation has postponed the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, which was originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh in November 2026, to November 2027. This decision follows an ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation and consultation with key stakeholders.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Gentle Troll Entertainment

Würzburg-based Gentle Troll Entertainment has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for its project, "Packing Orders" (WT). This is the company's fifth grant to date.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Events

Zurich Pop Con & Game Show Shows Hall Plan 2026

The Zurich Pop Con & Game Show has released the hall plan for its 2026 issue. It will fill the entire Messe Zürich area. A new podcast stage has also been announced, filled with Swiss variety podcast live sessions.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read