Gamescom Latam Closes Its Third Year With Another Record

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Road to gamescom – Everything You Need For a Successful Business Week in Cologne

Whether it’s your first time at the trade fair or you’re a gamescom veteran – Road to gamescom gives you everything you need to know about gamescom 2026. Facts and overviews, interviews and tips on what’s on at and around gamescom, and which numbers you should have saved on your mobile.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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Cologne Nights: What to Do after gamescom Closes

When gamescom closes down for the day, your Cologne visit doesn't have to stop being great. Find restaurants and bars, event tips and sightseeing ideas in our Cologne guide.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

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Gamescom Dev Talk Review: Inception Publishing: The Shift to Indie Self-Publishing

This week’s gamescom dev talk review takes us to an exciting panel featuring Jason Della Rocca, Philomena Schwab, Kirsten-Lee Naidoo and Rodrigue Duperron, which explores why indie developers should take publishing into their own hands, not only because  the vast majority of pitches are rejected.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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GamesMarket Daily – 03. July 26: Aesir Interactive, Mick Prinz, Cyberpunk, GDD, Tommi, ERA, Sony Interactive Entertainment

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Business

UK Retailer Association ERA Criticises Sony Interactive Entertainment

The UK retailers’ association ERA has spoken out strongly against the planned phase-out of PlayStation discs from 2028. Sony has prioritised “corporate convenience over consumer choice”.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Opinion: Sony’s Ruthless But Bold Move Into a New Era of Gaming

Sony has taken everyone by surprise – including its own partners – with its decision to phase out new PlayStation games on discs from 2028. It is hard to say whether this move was right or wrong. Sooner or later, however, it was inevitable. A commentary by Editor-in-Chief Stephan Steininger.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Products

Cyberpunk 2077 Breaches 40 Million Sales

As of today, Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies over all platforms.

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Awards

GermanDevDays announces nominations for the Indie Award

On 22 July, the GDD Indie Awards 2026 ceremony will take place as part of GermanDevDays. The shortlist is dominated by Blue Backpack, which has received a total of 7 nominations for two games

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

PlayStation Disc Stop: Reorders for Earlier Games Not Affected

Sony's disc manufacturer Sony DADC in Thalgau, Austria has said that games released before 2028 will be able to be reordered as game discs after the production stops as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read