Giles Derrington Switches from TikTok to Take-Two

People

Constantin Winkler Leads New Project About Anti-Semitism in Gaming

One of the researchers of the now ended RadiGaMe project, Constantin Winkler, now leads the project Anti-Semitism in Gaming at the Center for Critical Social Sciences in Berlin.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Game Music Makers: Louise McMahon

Composer and vocalist Louise McMahon can be heard on the Pacific Drive soundtrack and made the orchestral video game concept Butterfly Wars. We spoke to her about her technical process, inspirations and way into game music.

By Pascal Wagner • 12 min read

People

Jeannine Koch to Take Over as Managing Director of Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft

From Berlin to Hamburg: Jeannine Koch is set to become the new Managing Director of the Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft. She will succeed Egbert Rühl, who is retiring. Koch is currently the Managing Director of medianet berlinbrandenburg.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Bisalina Speedruns for RTL Foundation Collects 22,650€

The biggest edition of Bisalina Speedruns was held at the RTL headquarters ion Cologne last week: €22,650 have been collected for charity, which go to the RTL Foundation.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Politics

A Closer Look at Game Monetization: What Studios Should Bear in Mind Before the Digital Fairness Act Comes into Force

The Digital Fairness Act will likely not stop at ingame monetisation. With the Children Survey done, the European Commission will likely target dark patterns that keep users playing or scrolling longer as well, argues our law expert Sandra Spensberger. What game studios can do right now.

By Sandra Spensberger • 3 min read

Business

Frontier Collaborates With Disney on New Video Game

Cambridge-based video game developer and publisher Frontier Developments has announced an agreement with Disney to develop and publish a new game drawing on Disney's IP portfolio.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

After two stealth-oriented adventures in the A Plague Tale franchise, Asobo and Focus Entertainment are taking a different approach with Resonance: A Plague Tale: Legacy. This spin-off features more action and puzzles set in a stunning world.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Products

tonies and Pokémon Release First Cooperation

The tonies GmbH from Düsseldorf and the Pokémon Company have released their first cooperation: A Pikachu-coloured Toniebox 2 as well as four Tonies with Pokémon stories on them.

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GamesMarket Daily - 2 September 2026: Jeannine Koch, Louise McMahon, Jumpgate X Daedalic, Gavin Verhey, Dubai, Bonn Game Week and more

Jumpgate AB has signed a publishing agreement with Daedalic for a new strategy game, thereby highlighting the importance of federal funding in Germany. In addition, Jeannine Koch is set to become the new Managing Director of Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft (Gamecity Hamburg).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read