GTA's Shadow: The Effects of a Mega Release on the Industry and the Release Schedule

Business

The Public Gaming Privatization Wave: Why Public Equity Markets Are Losing Their Grip on Video Game Publishing

In his new update industry expert Zoran Roso analyses why the rigid demands of linear quarterly earnings are causing a systematic valuation breakdown against the multi-year, hit-driven development cycles of interactive entertainment.

By Zoran Roso • 5 min read

Business

ZBD Launches Payments Stack Built for Games

ZBD has announced a new platform offering embedded financial infrastructure for money lifecycle in games. This new line of products sees the company expand to support PC and console games.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Harvey Smith and Ben Horne Set Up Black Pony Immersive

Veteran game developers Harvey Smith and Ben Horne have founded Black Pony Immersive, a new game studio specialising in the design and development of first-person action RPGs - specifically, immersive sims - in which players create their own experiences through emergent game systems.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

Bär, Klingbeil, Steinmeier: Live Stream of Openings of Gamescom and Gamescom Congress

Even if you can’t be there in person, you can watch the political opening ceremony featuring Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil and Federal Minister Dorothee Bär, as well as the opening of the gamescom congress with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, live via the Twitch stream.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Mortal Shell II

Six years ago, Cold Symmetry and Playstack released Mortal Shell, a decent but rather sluggish Souls-like game set in an impressive world. With Mortal Shell II, they have now launched a sequel that shows what a true sequel should look like.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

gamescom

Xsolla Unveils Its Largest Product Rollout Yet: New Tools Give Studios Control Over Their Own Growth

Advertorial | Xsolla is heading to Cologne for gamescom dev and gamescom with a range of new services and products. Learn more at xsolla.pro/gmktgc, or connect with the team at gamescom, Hall 2.2, #A030-B035.

By Xsolla • 4 min read

Products

First GamingUp Showcase Features 39 GSA Games

With 39 games from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, among them two premieres, GamingUp Showcase by MotekGames has made a respectable debut on Sunday.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Ricarda Lang and Thomas Hentschel to Visit gamescom 2026

With a press tour through the entertainment area on Wednesday, the Greens enforce their gamescom presence: Ricarda Lang and Thomas Hentschel from Baden-Württemberg will check out the fair this year.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Isabel Grünberg

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 2 min read