European Games Markets: Nordics

Development

Consistency Over Volume: The Real Test for AI-Generated 3D Assets in Game Production

Advertorial | Generative AI has long been able to produce a 3D model in seconds. For studios, however, its value hinges on a different question: whether the results are consistent enough to actually save production time.

By Meshy.ai • 3 min read

Business

Microsoft Is Testing Ad-Supported Game Streaming

According to Microsoft, the company has launched a trial of ad-supported game streaming. The feature is available to the Xbox Insider Community for testing with select Xbox games.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

The First Quarter of Ubisoft's Transition Year

Ubisoft's first quarter was slightly above expectations in a year that is seen as a transition period, with sales down 9% year-on-year. However, Assassin's Creed Black Flag exceeded its annual targets in just 14 days.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Development

Consistency Over Volume: The Real Test for AI-Generated 3D Assets in Game Production

Advertorial | Generative AI has long been able to produce a 3D model in seconds. For studios, however, its value hinges on a different question: whether the results are consistent enough to actually save production time.

By Meshy.ai • 3 min read

Events

Paris Game Biz Opens Call For Studio Application

On 20 and 21 October, in the run-up to Paris Games Week, the third Paris Game Biz will take place, bringing together studios with publishers and investors. Studios can now apply to showcase their projects. Nearly 20 publishers have already confirmed their participation, and the number is rising.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

Ubisoft Announces gamescom 2026 Lineup

At gamescom 2026, Ubisoft will be giving a prominent showcase to Rayman Legends Retold. The French publisher will also be bringing back the popular Community Lounge.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 27. July 26: Magic-Interview, Funding, GDD Awards, RLP, Minnameier, Square Enix, NullRef

Whether it’s the Final Fantasy Fan Fest in Berlin or GermanDevDays in Frankfurt – there’s plenty going on outside of gamescom too. Although, of course, this Monday also brought new exhibitors, new games and new events for gamescom.

By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read

Products

Christoph Minnameier Unveils New Project Monster Mash

The multi-award-winning German solo developer Christoph Minnameier has unveiled a new project, Monster Mesh. Minnameier, also known as Pig Knight Games, will also be speaking at the Open House at Gamerei on 13 August about puzzle games like his Dungeons of Dreadrock series.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

NullRef Entertainment Reaches Wishlist Milestone With Chop Chop Inc.

NullRef Entertainment’s debut game, Chop Chop Inc., is maintaining its momentum: over the past two months or so, the number of wishlist entries has doubled to over 100,000.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read