German Pavilion Submissions for GDC 2027 Now Open

Events

Paris Game Biz Opens Call For Studio Application

On 20 and 21 October, in the run-up to Paris Games Week, the third Paris Game Biz will take place, bringing together studios with publishers and investors. Studios can now apply to showcase their projects. Nearly 20 publishers have already confirmed their participation, and the number is rising.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Events

Caggtus Wants to Grow and Is Launching Sales Earlier

Leipziger Messe has set a goal of continuing to grow for the upcoming fifth edition of Caggtus. To that end, sales of both exhibition space and LAN spots will begin earlier, in September.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

Update: gamescom Week 2026: All Evening Events

Never have a dull evening at gamescom 2026 with our party guide: Every sundown event, from Sunday to Sunday.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

gamescom

Deadline For Submitting For Age Ratings for Gamescom Content is Approaching

Exhibitors in the B2C section at Gamescom have until August 11 to submit forms and content to the USK in order to receive the appropriate rating in time for the trade show. Existing storefront ratings are not valid at the trade show.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Funding

Federal Funding Goes to Limbic Entertainment and Pong.Li Studios

Two more studios are receiving funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. Limbic Entertainment in Langen and Pong.Li Studios in Karlsruhe are the beneficiaries.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Business

Build your Influencer Database in Hours – not Weeks

Advertorial | Influencer marketing is an important part of promoting your games, but building and maintaining your influencer database can be a tedious task. Pixel Maniacs' Contacts Tool helps you simplify the process. By automating the busywork, you will reach your core audience in no time.

By Pixel Maniacs • 1 min read

Products

Higher Xbox Console Prices in Europe Confirmed

The price increases for Xbox consoles, which were announced in June due to higher storage and memory prices, have now been confirmed for Europe and the UK. Prices are set to rise by between €150 and €200.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

Korean Game Roadshow Brings 13 Companies to gamescom 2026

The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) are bringing 13 companies and games to the business area this year.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Sephiria

After Dungreed, South Korea's Team Horay has proven that it is still possible to make an impact in the crowded action-roguelite genre with Sephiria — not only with charming pixel art graphics and fluid combat, but also with strategic inventory management.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read