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Funding

June 2026: Bavaria Funds 5 XR Experiences with €360,000

Five XR experiences get 360,000 euros from FFF Bayern's current funding round. Two of those projects are in development at Reynard Films, one at Tellux next. Ignota and Jost von Harlessem are funded as well.

By Pascal Wagner •

Funding

Nearly 100 Applications Submitted so Far for New Digital Culture Grant of Zurcher Filmstiftung

Shortly before the start of the second round of funding sessions, the Zurcher Film Foundation announced the first details regarding the volume of applications. Nearly 100 applications were submitted, representing a total funding volume of nearly 7 million CHF.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Medienförderung RLP Appoints Anika Thun to Its Board and Funds Five Games with €200k

With the appointment of Dr Anika Thun from Kalypso Media, the board of the Medienförderung RLP has also gained an experienced games manager, who will now help shape the strategic development of the media funding programme. Meanwhile, the results of the 10th funding round have been announced.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Google UK Confirms Launch of the Play Store Business Model

Back in March, Google announced significant changes to its business model for the Google Play Store and a phased roll-out starting on 30 June. Google UK has now confirmed the launch.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Enshrouded Leaves Early Access in October

After over two years in Early Access, remarkable player numbers and a lot of nominations and awards, Keen Games' hit Enshrouded will release as 1.0 on 15 October 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

June 2026: Bavaria Funds 5 XR Experiences with €360,000

Five XR experiences get 360,000 euros from FFF Bayern's current funding round. Two of those projects are in development at Reynard Films, one at Tellux next. Ignota and Jost von Harlessem are funded as well.

By Pascal Wagner •

GamesMarket Plus

G+ How Aldamami Games' Bloodletter Is Holding Up in Early Access

Bloodletter, the debut game from Aldamami Games, has been in Early Access since late March 2026. We spoke to Katharina 'Mikey' Müller to find out how satisfied the team is with the launch, how the game is faring in the competitive deck-building genre, and what their plans are for the future.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

gamescom

Gamescom Dev Talk Review: From AAA to III – My Journey Into Poverty

Not sure what sort of talks to expect at gamescom dev? Together with gamescom dev, we’re taking a look back at selected talks from 2025. This time, a short but fascinating talk by Espen Sogn, Founder & Head of Studio Jotun Games, on the desire to bring his own project to life.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Events

Showcases and Steam Events to Submit To

Which showcases are coming up that you can submit your game to? Check it out here in the GamesMarket Showcase Calendar.

By Team GamesMarket • 2 min read