European Games Markets: Eastern Europe Marcel Kleffmann September 10, 2024 – 6 min read Share this post © GamesMarkt Picture by IIDEA Business Italy’s Games Industry Uses London Games Festival to Network With UK Colleagues With a reception at the Italian Embassy, Italy’s ITA Agency and the industry association IIDEA built a bridge between the Italian and British games industries during the London Games Festival. Collaboration with key markets is essential, according to IIDEA-MD Thalita Malagò. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Picture by Newzoo Insights Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20 In a further analysis, Newzoo examined the revenue potential of titles outside the top 20 and found that there is scope for good business even among titles other than the big brands. This is particularly true for the PC platform. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Ian Murray, Creative Industries Minister | Picture: House of Commons Funding Applications Now Open For New £28.5 Million UK Games Fund During the London Games Festival, the new UK Game Fund will be launched, distributing £28.5 million to British studios over the coming years. Funding will be provided across three categories, with grants of £20,000, £100,000 and £250,000. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Picture by IIDEA Business Italy’s Games Industry Uses London Games Festival to Network With UK Colleagues With a reception at the Italian Embassy, Italy’s ITA Agency and the industry association IIDEA built a bridge between the Italian and British games industries during the London Games Festival. Collaboration with key markets is essential, according to IIDEA-MD Thalita Malagò. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Picture by Newzoo Insights Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20 In a further analysis, Newzoo examined the revenue potential of titles outside the top 20 and found that there is scope for good business even among titles other than the big brands. This is particularly true for the PC platform. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read Plus Made in Switzerland: Swiss Success Showcase - Part 2 From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the realms of digital entertainment and technology, Switzerland is not only renowned for its chocolate and precision watches; it has also quietly become an influential force in these fields. This article highlights five examples from Switzerland. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read Watershadow Games © Watershadow Games Funding Federal Funding Goes to Watershadow Games Watershadow Games has been awarded funding from the federal government's video game funding programme. The Baden-Württemberg-based studio specialises in developing casual games for mobile platforms. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Gate is one of the classics returning in Warhammer Classics (Games Workshop, SNEG) Products SNEG and Games Workshop Bring Back Classic Warhammer Video Games Games Workshop and SNEG have brought back more than 20 classic Warhammer titles on Steam, with future-proof compatibility options as well as Steam integrations. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read City Transport Simulator 2026 © ViewApp & Nplay Games Products City Transport Simulator 2026 Launches Today Austrian developer ViewApp and German publisher Nplay Games have announced the latest addition to their public transport simulation series: City Transport Simulator 2026. Building on the foundation of City Transport Simulator, this new title enhances the core experience further. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Picture by IIDEA Business Italy’s Games Industry Uses London Games Festival to Network With UK Colleagues With a reception at the Italian Embassy, Italy’s ITA Agency and the industry association IIDEA built a bridge between the Italian and British games industries during the London Games Festival. Collaboration with key markets is essential, according to IIDEA-MD Thalita Malagò. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Picture by Newzoo Insights Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20 In a further analysis, Newzoo examined the revenue potential of titles outside the top 20 and found that there is scope for good business even among titles other than the big brands. This is particularly true for the PC platform. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Ian Murray, Creative Industries Minister | Picture: House of Commons Funding Applications Now Open For New £28.5 Million UK Games Fund During the London Games Festival, the new UK Game Fund will be launched, distributing £28.5 million to British studios over the coming years. Funding will be provided across three categories, with grants of £20,000, £100,000 and £250,000. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Picture by IIDEA Business Italy’s Games Industry Uses London Games Festival to Network With UK Colleagues With a reception at the Italian Embassy, Italy’s ITA Agency and the industry association IIDEA built a bridge between the Italian and British games industries during the London Games Festival. Collaboration with key markets is essential, according to IIDEA-MD Thalita Malagò. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Picture by Newzoo Insights Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20 In a further analysis, Newzoo examined the revenue potential of titles outside the top 20 and found that there is scope for good business even among titles other than the big brands. This is particularly true for the PC platform. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Plus Made in Switzerland: Swiss Success Showcase - Part 2 From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the realms of digital entertainment and technology, Switzerland is not only renowned for its chocolate and precision watches; it has also quietly become an influential force in these fields. This article highlights five examples from Switzerland. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Watershadow Games © Watershadow Games Funding Federal Funding Goes to Watershadow Games Watershadow Games has been awarded funding from the federal government's video game funding programme. The Baden-Württemberg-based studio specialises in developing casual games for mobile platforms. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Gate is one of the classics returning in Warhammer Classics (Games Workshop, SNEG) Products SNEG and Games Workshop Bring Back Classic Warhammer Video Games Games Workshop and SNEG have brought back more than 20 classic Warhammer titles on Steam, with future-proof compatibility options as well as Steam integrations. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
City Transport Simulator 2026 © ViewApp & Nplay Games Products City Transport Simulator 2026 Launches Today Austrian developer ViewApp and German publisher Nplay Games have announced the latest addition to their public transport simulation series: City Transport Simulator 2026. Building on the foundation of City Transport Simulator, this new title enhances the core experience further. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
