GamesPreis26 Honours Sagewing Studios, Slothmotion and Vivid Arise

Esports

Esports Leaders Honours Winners Announced; Leipzig eSports Receives the Local Hero Award

The inaugural Esports Leaders Honours ceremony took place on 19 June 2026 as part of Global Esports Industry Week in Cologne. Leipzig eSports was awarded the Local Hero Award during the ceremony.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Awards

Sweden Honours Hazelight Studios With Government’s Export Award For CCI

The Swedish Government has recognised the achievements of Stockholm-based Hazelight Studios as an export company. The studio behind A Way Out, It Takes Two and Split Fiction received the Government’s Export Award in the Cultural and Creative Industries category.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Awards

Paintbucket Games, Yaldi Games And Reynard Films Among Finalists of Games for Change Awards

The finalists for the Games for Change Awards have been announced, and German studios and developers are among the nominees, with a total of five nominations. Paintbucket Games and Reynard Films have each received two nominations, whilst Yaldi Games, based in Scotland and Germany, has received one.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Events

Games for Peace Mixer Announced for gamescom Week

Volunteers from Game:in, Positive Impact Games, Neoludic and others are organising a new Games for Peace Mixer on gamescom dev Tuesday in Cologne, bringing together NGOs, activists, media and the industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

33 Immortals

33 players teaming up to fight a boss? That's something we usually see in MMORPGs, but Thunder Lotus demonstrates that the same concept can work in an action roguelike with 33 Immortals. It's a unique experiment indeed.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Business

STJV Calls for Full French Games Industry Strike

French union STJV has called for a strike of the entire French games industry in solidarity with Quantic Dream workers this Thursday.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

DOSB Appoints Jörg Adami as Managing Director of Its Esports Subsidiary

Just a few weeks ago, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) announced the launch of a not-for-profit esports subsidiary. The head of the new organisation has now been appointed: Jörg Adami, who previously set up the esports player foundation, will become managing director.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

GamesMarket Exclusive

Interview: Boltgun 2 and Nostalgic Shooters From Auroch Digital

Nostalgia plays a major role in boomer shooters, but first and foremost, it's important to recapture that old-school feel. We spoke to Jack Midgley-Munns, Lead Programmer at Auroch Digital, about this genre, its hallmarks, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Business

PwC Presents First Results of This Years Global Entertainment and Media Outlook

Globally, the entertainment and media sectors are set to grow by an average of 3.4 per cent, reaching a turnover of 4.2 trillion dollars. It is unclear to what extent games will contribute to this growth. According to a media report, PwC forecasts a dip in turnover for the US gaming market in 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read