European Games Markets: Eastern Europe Marcel Kleffmann September 10, 2024 – 6 min read Share this post © GamesMarkt Felix Falk, Managing Director of game © Dirk Mathesius Business "Germany and Europe Should Aspire to a Leading Role as a Games Production Location," Demands Game Ahead of the 2026 gamescom, game - The German Games Industry Association has published a statement outlining political demands. These demands extend beyond merely strengthening Germany's and Europe's international competitiveness as a hub for game production. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read Andrew Wilson, current CEO of Electronic Arts. © Electronic Arts Business EA's Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Completed The $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has been completed. The company will become a private company once again, while the consortium of the three firms brings long-term capital and strategic support for EA's next chapter. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Business AI-Generated Game Content: When Does It Need a Label? The EU now enforces certain transparency obligations for AI use. What does that mean for the games industry? GamesMarket law columnist Sandra Spensberger analyses the implications for assets, texts and even deep fakes. By Sandra Spensberger • 5 min read Daily GamesMarket Daily - 05 August 2026: A Slew of gamescom News, New Aesir CBO, Saga Fest Barcelona, Board Game Science GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Science communication with games, a whole lot of gamescom news, EA's takeover and the hosts of the Future Game Show. By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano (Picture by Future Game Show) gamescom Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano Are Co-Hosts of Future Games Show The gamescom edition of the Future Games Show, which will take place on the Wednesday of the fair, will feature over 40 games. The organisers have now announced the co-hosts: Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano, who worked on Resident Evil: Requiem as voice actors and motion capture performers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read The Nintendo stand – pictured here in 2025 – is always one of the most popular stands at gamescom (Photo: Koelnmesse) gamescom Nintendo Unveils Its Gamescom Line-Up Nintendo was one of the first major publishers to confirm its participation at gamescom. Details have now been released regarding its presence at the event, featuring numerous released and upcoming first- and third-party games, alongside a varied supporting programme. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read A student making chocolate bunnies at the ZDS (ZDS) gamescom German Confectionery Industry School Exhibits at gamescom 2026 One of the sweeter booths at gamescom 2026 will be the one by the Central Vocational School of the German Confectionery Industry in cooperation with Indie Hub in Hall 10.1. The focus: sweets, of course, but also the study courses in the confectionery industry. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read From humble beginnings... the Level Infinite Booth at gamescom 2022 (Tencent) gamescom Level Infinite Showcases Unannounced Game at gamescom 2026 The full lineup of Tencent brand Level Infinite at gamescom 2026's entertainment area in Hall 6.1: Control Resonant, Dune: Awakening, Hunt: Showdown and a new, unannounced title. By Pascal Wagner • Full house is expected on all gamescom days - not just Wednesday (gamescom) gamescom Wildcard Tickets for gamescom 2026 all Sold Out Wildcard tickets for gamescom's Wednesday have been sold out, says the fair. The Saturday is also nearing capacity. By Pascal Wagner •
Felix Falk, Managing Director of game © Dirk Mathesius Business "Germany and Europe Should Aspire to a Leading Role as a Games Production Location," Demands Game Ahead of the 2026 gamescom, game - The German Games Industry Association has published a statement outlining political demands. These demands extend beyond merely strengthening Germany's and Europe's international competitiveness as a hub for game production. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Andrew Wilson, current CEO of Electronic Arts. © Electronic Arts Business EA's Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Completed The $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has been completed. The company will become a private company once again, while the consortium of the three firms brings long-term capital and strategic support for EA's next chapter. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business AI-Generated Game Content: When Does It Need a Label? The EU now enforces certain transparency obligations for AI use. What does that mean for the games industry? GamesMarket law columnist Sandra Spensberger analyses the implications for assets, texts and even deep fakes. By Sandra Spensberger • 5 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily - 05 August 2026: A Slew of gamescom News, New Aesir CBO, Saga Fest Barcelona, Board Game Science GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Science communication with games, a whole lot of gamescom news, EA's takeover and the hosts of the Future Game Show. By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read
Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano (Picture by Future Game Show) gamescom Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano Are Co-Hosts of Future Games Show The gamescom edition of the Future Games Show, which will take place on the Wednesday of the fair, will feature over 40 games. The organisers have now announced the co-hosts: Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano, who worked on Resident Evil: Requiem as voice actors and motion capture performers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The Nintendo stand – pictured here in 2025 – is always one of the most popular stands at gamescom (Photo: Koelnmesse) gamescom Nintendo Unveils Its Gamescom Line-Up Nintendo was one of the first major publishers to confirm its participation at gamescom. Details have now been released regarding its presence at the event, featuring numerous released and upcoming first- and third-party games, alongside a varied supporting programme. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
A student making chocolate bunnies at the ZDS (ZDS) gamescom German Confectionery Industry School Exhibits at gamescom 2026 One of the sweeter booths at gamescom 2026 will be the one by the Central Vocational School of the German Confectionery Industry in cooperation with Indie Hub in Hall 10.1. The focus: sweets, of course, but also the study courses in the confectionery industry. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
From humble beginnings... the Level Infinite Booth at gamescom 2022 (Tencent) gamescom Level Infinite Showcases Unannounced Game at gamescom 2026 The full lineup of Tencent brand Level Infinite at gamescom 2026's entertainment area in Hall 6.1: Control Resonant, Dune: Awakening, Hunt: Showdown and a new, unannounced title. By Pascal Wagner •
Full house is expected on all gamescom days - not just Wednesday (gamescom) gamescom Wildcard Tickets for gamescom 2026 all Sold Out Wildcard tickets for gamescom's Wednesday have been sold out, says the fair. The Saturday is also nearing capacity. By Pascal Wagner •
