GamesMarkt 458 (2024/01)

E-Paper

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Topics in this issue include: Austrian market showcase, a spotlight on Griffin's Indie Fund, an interview with Nitrado and much more.

By Team GamesMarket • 3 min read

E-Paper

LFG Conbook 2026

(German Magazine) Das offizielle Messeheft der LFG Con 2026 in Hof: Powered by GamesMarkt und frei zum Download verfügbar.

By Team GamesMarket • 2 min read

E-Paper

GamesMarkt+ Special: Working in Games 2026

Salaries, Unions, Sales Numbers and AI Challenges: Make your free GamesMarket account now and not only receive our optional daily newsletter with all important news from the industry, but get the PDF of this essential ressource about working in games gratis as well!

By Team GamesMarket • 2 min read

Products

Salmi Games Announces PvE VR Extraction Shooter Drifters: Blackout Crew

Munich-based VR games developer Salmi Games, the creators of Sweet Surrender, has unveiled its new project at the VR Games Showcase: the co-op extraction shooter Drifters: Blackout Crew, which is being developed for Meta Quest and SteamVR.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

Quebec Confirms gamescom Presence

In conversation with GamesMarket, Quebec's General Delegate for Germany Geneviève Rolland confirmed that the region would have its own gamescom booth again in 2026. Over 60 people from more than 30 companies will be part of the delegation.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Publishing

Wild River Games Expands Horse Club Franchise with Ride West

Wild River Games is set to release the next game in the Horse Club franchise from toy manufacturer Schleich this October. ‘Horse Club Ride West’ will be released on 9 October for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series and PC (Steam).

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

astragon and Team17 Are Returning to gamescom 2026

Both subsidiaries of the British everplay group, astragon and Team17 will be returning to Cologne for gamescom this year. They will be exhibiting in the entertainment area and business section of the event.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase Returns in August

Just like in recent years: THQ Nordic has announced its Digital Showcase 2026 for early August. In just a few weeks, the Austrian publisher will present its line-up across a wide range of its core IPs.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

gamescom Is Committed to Accessibility, Resource Conservation and Democracy

This year, gamescom is expanding its accessibility guidelines and self-commitment for exhibitors. The awareness initiatives and safer space offerings are also being scaled up. Additionally, this will be the first time that the organisers are collaborating with Kölner Tafel.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read