From the implications of improved transparency rules on the use of AI to new line-ups at gamescom – August kicks off with interesting news, new games and a new summit at gamescom dev.
This August, dear readers,
brings not only gamescom, but also new legislation on artificial intelligence in Europe. More specifically, it concerns the obligation to disclose the use of AI. Alongside many other sectors, this also affects the games industry. Sandra Spensberger has analysed the implications of the new transparency regulations in her column, and it’s not just of interest to those who are already using AI.
Alongside the new regulations, however, gamescom naturally continues to dominate our daily news cycle. In addition to new line-ups – including those from the university collaboration project Raw Talent – further day events have also been announced. Please do keep us posted if you hear of any cool events or informative meet-ups at or around gamescom.
Here are the news of the day!
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The EU now enforces certain transparency obligations for AI use. What does that mean for the games industry? GamesMarket law columnist Sandra Spensberger analyses the implications for assets, texts and even deep fakes.
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by Sandra Spensberger
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As part of this year's conference, gamescom dev will once again host its leadership summit, creating an executive forum space for leadership conversations. Speakers at the event include Amir Satvat and Luis Villegas.
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by Marcel Kleffmann
The ESA and The Pokémon Company have announced a cooperation for World Space Week in October. What exactly that entails is not yet public, however.
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Berlin indie publisher ByteRockers' has announced its full gamescom lineup. Four titles will be shown on the showfloor, one only behind closed doors, namely Neo Berlin 2087 by Elysium Game Studio.
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Marcel Kleffmann
The Raw Talent booth brings 81 games from university students around Central and Northern Europe to the gamescom expo hall. It's organised by the German Society for Game Studies (DGSW).
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According to U.S. media reports, Refactor Games, co-developer of Netflix’s FIFA game for the World Cup, has laid off 85% of its workforce. Therefore the end of its partnership with EA remains a financial disaster for FIFA, one that only could potentially be reassessed by the investors behind EA.
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Razer has acquired all of StreamElements’ assets from Live Momentum. Operations are set to continue as usual, and StreamElements will remain a separate brand. Razer has nevertheless strengthened its position in the creator market.
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Marcel Kleffmann
06.07. - 23.08.2026: Esports World Cup (Paris)
05.08. - 07.08.2026: Serious Play Conference (Durham/USA)
23.08. - 25.08.2026: gamescom dev (Cologne)
25.08.2026: gamescom opening night live - tbc - (Cologne/Stream)
26.08. - 30.08.2026: gamescom (Cologne)
27.08.2026: gamescom congress (Cologne)
04.09. - 07.09.2026: PAX West (Seattle)
04.09. - 08.09.2026: IFA (Berlin)
18.09. - 20.09.2026: Gaming Istanbul (GIST) (Istanbul)
18.09. - 20.09.2026: Nexus Nerd Rock Festival (Leipzig)
Find more events in our GamesMarket calendar.
