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Politics

EU Kids Act: Commission Seeks Feedback

The European Commission is collecting public feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act until 26 November. The aim is to give children and parents a say, as well as the platforms affected. Meanwhile, the EGDF has further refined its statement.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Politics

VGE and EGDF Speak of Substantial Disagreement With CPC Regarding Classification of In-Game Currencies

In a joint statement, Video Games Europe (VGE) and European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) have rejected the allegations made by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network. Despite being asked, the CPC has yet not comment the legal basis for its classification of in-game currencies.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Politics

European Consumer Protection Agencies Take Action Game Companies With Ingame Purchases

The EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network is targeting nine game companies with an EU-wide enforcement to bring their ingame currency practices in line with EU regulations. The companies are Activision Blizzard King, Crytek, InnoGames, Mojang, Plarium, PLR, Riot, Supercell and Ubisoft.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Products

Recap: Triple-i Initiative Showcase (October 2026)

Evil Empire's Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured world premieres, gameplay reveals, demo releases and release dates for 40 games, along with other announcements. From Stronghold 4 through Machinarium 2 and Revamp to Windrose and Living Hell.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 08 Oct 26: Xbox XP, 1SP x Orinas, Federico Cardini, Fireshine x Fair Games, Retro Gaming, Games/Bavaria

A new department for Xbox, a close partnership between Japan and Europe, and ongoing consolidation – it was a business-focused day in the news.

By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read

People

Xbox: Kayleen Walters Become President of XP, Maria Angelidou-Smith CEO of Mojang and Minecraft

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is making further changes to the leadership team of Microsoft’s gaming division: Kayleen Walters heads the new XP business unit, which includes the licensing business. Maria Angelidou-Smith, a former manager at Meta and Personio, is taking charge of Mojang and Minecraft.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Safe in Our World Looking for More Visible Mental Health Support in Games

With their Four Billion Gamers campaign, charity Safe in Our World wants to put better visible mental health resources into games and game spaces. For this, it is looking for studios to participate.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Retro Gaming: Atari's 800XL Home Computer Returns

Atari, Retro Games and Plaion Replai are bringing back the 8-bit home computer with a mechanical keyboard, 25 built-in games, cartridge support and HDMI connectivity. The 800XL is set to be released in April 2027.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Central Hub for the Games Industry in Bavaria

Events, funding programs, and a strong network – Games/Bavaria connects studios and publisher, freelancers and companies with policymakers, the public, and related industries. This creates space for innovation, visibility, growth and builds a strong games industry in Bavaria.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read