GamesMarket Daily - 10 September 2026: German Federal Funding Recap, Harvey Elliot, Kojima & Xbox, David Scarborough, EGDF Open Letter, VaultN, NY Games Week and more

Events

Inaugural New York Games Week Launches in October

The inaugural New York Games Week aims to establish New York City as a global destination for the gaming industry. It will celebrate the video game industry across a variety of venues in the city.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

VaultN and Paysafe Team up to Offer Real-Time B2B Payment Settlements for Game Distribution

In partnership with Paysafe, VaultN integrates payments directly into the distribution process, allowing transactions to be settled instantly rather than through lengthy reconciliation procedures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Harvey Elliot on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Harvey Elliot, CEO Playstack (UK), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

David Scarborough Joins Blizzard as EMEA Comms Senior Manager

The former Senior Account Director at Brands 2 Life is now Blizzard's new Senior Manager for EMEA Comms: David Scarborough joins the Microsoft subsidiary in London.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

G+ German Federal Government Funds Games with Over €260 Million

For years, the German federal government has supported the production of computer and video games in Germany, sometimes more, sometimes less. Where did the money go? How much was handed out, and to whom? And most importantly, is it all even worth it?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 11 min read

Products

Kojima's Physint Moves From PlayStation to Xbox

Sony Interactive Entertainment has unexpectedly cancelled Physint, the stealth-action project of Hideo Kojima. In its search for a new partner, Kojima Productions has found a match in Xbox. This collaboration will extend beyond Physint and OD.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read