Immersive Media Days 2026 Showcases Nine Projects from Munich Game Students

Campus

FROG 2026 Shows Full Program

With a full day focusing on the new on-site games exhibition including presentations and a strong international focus with contributions from China, the US and Türkiye, FROG 2026 seems as strong as never before.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

G+ Researcher Portrait: Nadine Trautzsch

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people who bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Nadine Trautzsch of IU International University, professor for Game Design and Game Art.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Campus

SDG+ Lab Opens Games-themed Exhibition in October

On 28 October, the exhibition “Zwischen Umbruch und Aufbruch” (Between Change and a New Beginning) will open at the SDG+ Lab at the University of Kassel and will run until 22 January. It has been organised in collaboration with the Games class at the Kassel Art Academy.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Fatekeeper Hits 500,000 Sales

Fatekeeper, released in early June 2026, has now sold over 500,000 copies. The game is still in the Early Access stage of development and is being developed by Paraglacial and published by THQ Nordic.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Development

Self-Publishing Framework: What SpielFabrique Wants to Offer

With a new accelerator concept, SpielFabrique offers advice on self-publishing in a new sprint-focused online program. We spoke to Project Manager Matthes Lindner about the course, self-publishing as a skill even when signing a publisher, and the costs of an accelerator program.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Events

SimRacing Expo Sees Record High of 29,580 Attendants

The 2026 SimRacing Expo was the biggest yet. The event in Frankfurt will return on 17-18 September 2027.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Don't Nod Faces Financial Difficulties and Has Filed for Safeguard Proceedings

The French video game studio Don't Nod has applied to the Paris Commercial Court for a safeguard procedure due to financial difficulties. The application has been granted.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

G+ Game Music Makers: Edward Ray

He didn't only make the soundtrack to Rogue Ascent: VR by Nooner Bear Studio and Frenzy Extinction as well as pieces for Meat Shot by Tolga Ay, but was also Audio Lead on FIFA Heroes: We spoke to Edward Ray about structure in game music, spotting and his work.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Products

Drill Keeper Gears up for a Q3 2027 Launch

Over two years have passed since the announcement that Hooded Horse would take over publishing Drill Keeper from ShoulderByte in Hamburg. The release window has now been set for late 2027.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read