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G+ Researcher Spotlight: Michael Hebel, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Michael Hebel of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

People

G+ Andreas Deptolla on Atari Europe's Position and Co-Development

In our interview with the new Atari Europe President Andreas Deptolla, we spoke to him about Münster a a European headquarters for Atari, the co-dev pipeline within Atari, and reconnecting with European gamers.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

People

Atari Appoints Andreas Deptolla as President for Europe and Expands Its European HQ in Münster

Atari is expanding its presence in Europe and has chosen Germany as the location for its European headquarters. Andreas Deptolla will head up the European business as President from Münster. Richard Snowdon has been appointed Vice President of Studios Europe.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Gothic 1 Makes a Top-10 Debut in German Games Charts in June 2026

THQ’s role-playing game remake failed to take the top spot, partly because EA Sports FC has returned to number one, boosted by the World Cup

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Campus

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Michael Hebel, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Michael Hebel of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

gamescom

The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Channels in Gaming

Advertorial | The gaming industry is witnessing a significant shift as publishers move toward direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels, bypassing traditional platform gatekeepers like app stores and console marketplaces. Visit Xsolla at Gamescom to learn more.

By Xsolla • 1 min read

daily

GamesMarket Daily – 07. July 26: Atari Europe, Thomas Lehr, Frithjof Michaelsen, Switch, gamescom, FROG, Portside Game Assembly

Following yesterday’s big announcement at Microsoft, the focus today is on Europe, where Nintendo is withdrawing the Switch from the market in line with EU battery regulations, Atari is appointing a European head, and a small but significant event called gamescom is set to take place very soon.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Products

New Pokémon Lego Sets Include Pokéball Diorama, Rayquaza and Arcanine

Five new Pokémon sets have been announced by Lego: Arcanine, Munchlax, Rayquaza, Trainer Red and an openable Pokéball diorama. The ball and trainer will release in October, the rest in August. All are open for preorder.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

IO Interactive Closes Istanbul Office, Gets Right to Project Fantasy

IO Interactive has secured the IP for their Project Fantasy and will finish it independently. However, the loss of their publishing partner means they are closing down their Istanbul office, only established in 2023.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read