Gamescom 2026: Snapshots From the Business Area - Part 2

Politics

Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary)

Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

Minister Kaweh Mansoori: "Hesse Supports the Industry in the Tax Incentive Discussion"

We spoke to Hesse Economic Minister Kaweh Mansoori after his gamescom reception about what Hesse, home of Nintendo of Europe, Crytek, Keen Games, Deck13 and many more, can and wants to do better for the games industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

People

EGDF Elects New Board and Sets Agenda For Next 2 Years

At the traditional general assembly held during gamescom, members of the European Games Developer Federation e.f. (EGDF) elected a new board and set the agenda for the next two years.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

SAE Institute Vienna Internationalises Courses

From March 2027 onward, several courses at the SAE Institute Vienna will be offered in English as well. The private education group reacts to increased international demand with this move.

By Pascal Wagner •

Business

Double Fine Reboots Amnesia Fortnight, Kickstarter Now Live

Double Fine's Kickstarter for the return of their Amnesia Fortnight game jam is already two thirds funded after one day. The newly independent studio is bringing back the project that was discontinued under Microsoft.

By Pascal Wagner •

Products

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom is bringing back a legendary game series: Onimusha (franchise sales: 9.1 million copies). Following the remasters of Onimusha 1 and 2, released in 2019 and 2025 respectively, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the franchise's first new title in 20 years.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

gamescom

Meshy Creator Day in Cologne: An Afternoon Built Around Making

Advertorial | AI 3D platform Meshy closed out a busy gamescom week — its booth drew attention from industry visitors and users well beyond the company's expectations.

By Meshy.ai • 2 min read

Politics

Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary)

Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

Minister Kaweh Mansoori: "Hesse Supports the Industry in the Tax Incentive Discussion"

We spoke to Hesse Economic Minister Kaweh Mansoori after his gamescom reception about what Hesse, home of Nintendo of Europe, Crytek, Keen Games, Deck13 and many more, can and wants to do better for the games industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read