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Business The Player Trust Gap: Why Consumer Skepticism Is the Real Headwind for AI in Game Development In his latest update, Zoran Roso analyses a survey of core Steam users, which raises the question of whether the biggest hurdle for AI in gaming is not the technology itself, but rather the people who buy the games. By Zoran Roso • 3 min read
Business G+ Made in Austria – Austrian Success Showcase – Part 2 In terms of turnover, the Austrian games market has always been somewhat overshadowed by Germany. However, the picture is quite different when it comes to games production and marketing. This article highlights five examples from Austria and is reminiscent of the greats of the past. By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read
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Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy and Commissioner responsible for digital and frontier technologies © Mikko Mäntyniemi gamescom EC Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen to Visit Gamescom Henna Virkkunen will be visiting gamescom for the first time this year. As the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, as well as the Commissioner responsible for digital and frontier technologies, she will be taking part in the political opening. By Marcel Kleffmann •
London Games Festival 2026 - Games Finance Market & Self-Publishing © Michael Bowles Events New Venue for the London Games Festival 2027 The London Games Festival 2027 will take place in mid-April at a larger venue in the heart of the city. It will offer greater accessibility and an expanded professional programme. Significant audience growth was seen among B2B and international attendees in 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Business The Player Trust Gap: Why Consumer Skepticism Is the Real Headwind for AI in Game Development In his latest update, Zoran Roso analyses a survey of core Steam users, which raises the question of whether the biggest hurdle for AI in gaming is not the technology itself, but rather the people who buy the games. By Zoran Roso • 3 min read
Patricia Sato, Executive Manager at Brazil Games, and Rodrigo Terra, President Abragames gamescom Brazil Games Confirms Dual Presence at Gamescom Brazil Games will return to gamescom in 2026 not with just one, but with two separate presences. In addition to its stand in the business area, Brazilian studios will also be present at the Indie Arena Booth. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
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