It won’t be long until gamescom. So not only is Christoph Hartmann starting a new job and Stillfornt beginning the search for a new CEO, but we’re also launching our ‘Road to gamescom’ special, in which we’ll be bringing together all the key information about the event over the coming weeks.
Have you packed your bags yet, dear readers,
for Cologne? I must admit, I’m not quite that far along myself, although I’m really itching to finally head off to the industry’s biggest event. Because even though there’s no new generation of consoles on the horizon and GTA VI will probably be the talk of the town but won’t be on the show floor, unless Rockstar Games has suddenly shed its reservation about attending trade fairs, there’s certainly plenty to discuss.
Starting with PlayStation’s move to phase out physical games from 2028, which I reckon Microsoft will soon follow, through to consumer and youth protection regulations looming over the industry, right up to the question of how long the industry’s crisis will last. Or should I say ‘transformation’?
Even though some of these topics may be a bit hard to take in, I’m looking forward to exchanging views with you all and would like to take this opportunity to highlight our ‘Road to gamescom’ special, where – thanks to the support of Xsolla – we’ll be bringing together all the information you need for a successful visit to gamescom over the coming weeks.
Here are the news of the day!
Your Stephan Steininger
Ubisoft has confirmed another key member of its future management: Christoph Hartmann, who previously established the 2K label for Take-Two Interactive, is General Manager of Creative House 2, which is responsible, for the Tom Clancy’s sub-brands The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell.
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by Stephan Steininger
Subscribers to GamesMarkt have access to our extensive archive of GM+ content, including articles, interviews and background articles, as well as electronic versions of our print editions. Here are three examples from the archive:
Alexis Bonte is stepping down from his role as CEO of the Swedish Stillfront Group, the parent company of Goodgame, Playa Games and Sandbox Interactive, amongst others. Bonte will remain in his post until a successor has been found.
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by Stephan Steininger
He made the soundtracks for DEP winner Mindlock - The Apartment and the upcoming Atomic Age: We interviewed German composer Chris Kohler about making game music, his audio pipeline when making games, the best game soundtracks and his favourite ways to work.
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by Pascal Wagner
The Creative Europe Media Desk Germany has given a positive assessment of EU funding to date: most of the projects supported from Germany have already been completed or are currently being implemented. However, games account for less than 10 per cent of the projects.
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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.
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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.
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Exhibitors can now register for the Taipei Game Show 2027. In addition to the trade fair, there will also be an Indie Award in 2027, open to studios worldwide, as well as the Game Linker conference
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