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gamescom Tips: Surviving Cologne's Summer Heat

August is hot in Cologne. The gamescom week can be quite a strain if you are not used to the climate here. To make your stay a bit cooler and a lot safer, we have collected tips against the heat that will help you keep hydrated and functional during your time at gamescom.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Update: Wildcard Tickets and Saturday for gamescom 2026 all Sold Out

Wildcard tickets for gamescom's Wednesday have been sold out, says the fair. The Saturday is also at capacity now, but more tickets for Opening Night Live have been made available.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Beyerdynamic Is Teaming up With Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026

The German audio specialist beyerdynamic, based in Heilbronn, teamed up with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026. The long-standing company, which has recently expanded its gaming initiatives, is equipping indie developers with headsets.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Aerosoft and Z-Software Announced Autobahn Police Simulator 4

The German Autobahn is calling: One of the most successful franchises from Aerosoft and Z-Software is the Autobahn Police Simulator series, which began with the release of the first instalment in 2015. Now, Autobahn Police Simulator 4 has been announced for PC and consoles.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Safeguard Proceedings Initiated: How Nacon's Future Will Be Secured

Bigben Interactive, Nacon's parent company, announced an agreement in principle with the main financial creditors, as well as the filing of a petition for the commencement of accelerated safeguard proceedings. This is what it means for Nacon.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

G+ Game Music Makers: Olivier Derivière

He made the soundtrack to Remember Me, Vampyr and A Plague Tale: Legendary composer Olivier Derivière from Paris is leading us through his work process, his favourite soundtracks and the best ways to involve composers in your game dev workflow.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Business

MTG Renames Its ‘Gaming Village’ Districts to Playamp and Playsimple

The renaming primarily affects the business unit known as the Midcore District, which includes InnoGames, Snowprint, Hutch, Ninja Kiwi, and Futureplay. The unit previously known as the Casual District consisted mainly of the Indian company PlaySimple, which MTG plans to take public separately.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Remedy Q2 26: Marketing Activity Increased While Revenue Decreased

Rising marketing expenses impacted Remedy Entertainment's profitability in Q2 2026. However, the Finnish company is feeling optimistic about the September launch of Control Resonant. The game has amassed 1.5 million wishlists across all platforms. Meanwhile, Alan Wake 2 has reached 3 million sales.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Ubisoft Raises the Pirate Flag Over the German Games Charts in July

It was a victory waiting to happen: The release of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced sailed right into German charts by game in July. The second half of the Top 20 consists almost entirely of re-entries.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read