Stärkung der Main-Conference ist immer das Ziel Stephan Steininger August 02, 2023 – 3 min read Share this post Die devcom war schon immer mehr als nur eine Konferenz und deshalb gab es auch 2022 diverse digitale Elemente und Streams © Koelnmesse Events DevGamm Postpones Its First Dubai Conference Until 2027 In the end, it was inevitable: DevGamm is postponing DevGamm Dubai, originally scheduled for early April, until 2027. Ticket holders have already been contacted. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read GDC President Nina Brown | Picture by GDC Business GDC 2026 Saw a Drop in Visitor Numbers, But Did it Gain in Quality? With 20,000 visitors, the GDC saw its attendance figures drop by around a third in the year of its rebranding compared to the previous year. However, GDC veterans also see hope that this drastic cut marks the start of a genuine fresh start. By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read Stage at MagicCon Amsterdam 2025 (Wizards of the Coast) Business MagicCon Amsterdam Returns 17-19 July 2026 Europe's biggest Magic: The Gathering event MagicCon returns to RAI Amsterdam from 17-19 July, with ticket sales open 19 March. The Pro Tour Series will be centered on Marvel Super Heroes. Newly added: an arcade area with retro games and the Gathering Grounds celebrating diverse communities. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Events DevGamm Postpones Its First Dubai Conference Until 2027 In the end, it was inevitable: DevGamm is postponing DevGamm Dubai, originally scheduled for early April, until 2027. Ticket holders have already been contacted. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read This is how DLSS 5 works © Nvidia Development Nvidia: "DLSS 5 Is the GPT Moment for Graphics" Nvidia has announced DLSS 5 as an 'AI-powered breakthrough' that will enhance the visual fidelity of games. However, this was met with considerable criticism from gamers. Nevertheless, Nvidia has confirmed that developers will retain artistic control. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Insights USK Annual Statistics: One in Ten Games in 2025 Was Rated 18+ In 2025, the proportion of adult games reached its second-highest level since 2004. The number of games assessed using the traditional method rose to 1,675. In addition, there were 1.3 million ratings via the automated IARC system. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read THQ Nordic celebrates 25 years of Gothic © THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic Celebrates 25 Years of Gothic With a mobile version (iOS) of Gothic 1, a new range of merchandise and, of course, the upcoming release of the remake, THQ Nordic is celebrating 25 years of Gothic. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on PlayStation 5 Pro © Sony Interactive Entertainment Products Upgraded PSSR Rolling out on PlayStation 5 Pro Sony Interactive Entertainment has released an updated version of PSSR as part of a system software update for PlayStation 5 Pro. This upgraded PSSR is already supported by titles such as Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Crimson Desert. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Resident Evil Requiem © Capcom & game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche Publishing Resident Evil Requiem Wins Game Sales Award In February 2026, only one game received a Sales Award from game - the German Games Industry Association. Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem won the award, despite not hitting the market until the end of the month. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Events DevGamm Postpones Its First Dubai Conference Until 2027 In the end, it was inevitable: DevGamm is postponing DevGamm Dubai, originally scheduled for early April, until 2027. Ticket holders have already been contacted. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
GDC President Nina Brown | Picture by GDC Business GDC 2026 Saw a Drop in Visitor Numbers, But Did it Gain in Quality? With 20,000 visitors, the GDC saw its attendance figures drop by around a third in the year of its rebranding compared to the previous year. However, GDC veterans also see hope that this drastic cut marks the start of a genuine fresh start. By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read
Stage at MagicCon Amsterdam 2025 (Wizards of the Coast) Business MagicCon Amsterdam Returns 17-19 July 2026 Europe's biggest Magic: The Gathering event MagicCon returns to RAI Amsterdam from 17-19 July, with ticket sales open 19 March. The Pro Tour Series will be centered on Marvel Super Heroes. Newly added: an arcade area with retro games and the Gathering Grounds celebrating diverse communities. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Events DevGamm Postpones Its First Dubai Conference Until 2027 In the end, it was inevitable: DevGamm is postponing DevGamm Dubai, originally scheduled for early April, until 2027. Ticket holders have already been contacted. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
This is how DLSS 5 works © Nvidia Development Nvidia: "DLSS 5 Is the GPT Moment for Graphics" Nvidia has announced DLSS 5 as an 'AI-powered breakthrough' that will enhance the visual fidelity of games. However, this was met with considerable criticism from gamers. Nevertheless, Nvidia has confirmed that developers will retain artistic control. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Insights USK Annual Statistics: One in Ten Games in 2025 Was Rated 18+ In 2025, the proportion of adult games reached its second-highest level since 2004. The number of games assessed using the traditional method rose to 1,675. In addition, there were 1.3 million ratings via the automated IARC system. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
THQ Nordic celebrates 25 years of Gothic © THQ Nordic Products THQ Nordic Celebrates 25 Years of Gothic With a mobile version (iOS) of Gothic 1, a new range of merchandise and, of course, the upcoming release of the remake, THQ Nordic is celebrating 25 years of Gothic. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on PlayStation 5 Pro © Sony Interactive Entertainment Products Upgraded PSSR Rolling out on PlayStation 5 Pro Sony Interactive Entertainment has released an updated version of PSSR as part of a system software update for PlayStation 5 Pro. This upgraded PSSR is already supported by titles such as Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Crimson Desert. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Resident Evil Requiem © Capcom & game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche Publishing Resident Evil Requiem Wins Game Sales Award In February 2026, only one game received a Sales Award from game - the German Games Industry Association. Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem won the award, despite not hitting the market until the end of the month. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read