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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

Business

G+ Made in Austria – Austrian Success Showcase – Part 1

In terms of turnover, the Austrian games market, much like that of Switzerland, 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.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Products

Focus on Fallout: Bethesda's Roadmap After the Xbox Reset

Following the Xbox reset, Bethesda Game Studios revealed their plans for the years ahead. In particular, they are developing several new Fallout games. However, they are also bringing their teams closer together.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

gamescom

What is… gamescom? Everything You Need to Know About Areas, Side Events and Show Specials

gamescom isn’t just one event. gamescom has many facets. Each one is exciting, but not every one is suited to every target audience. We’ll show you what lies behind the different areas and side events, and how we support your success with gamescom Daily.

By Stephan Steininger • 10 min read

gamescom

HoYoverse Announces Gamescom 2026 Lineup

The global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse (Cognosphere, miHoYo) has announced its lineup for gamescom 2026. Honkai: Nexus Anima, and Petit Planet will make their gamescom debuts. Additionally, HoYoverse will be present in the business area for the first time.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Publishing

Toplitz and SpaceRocket Delay Permafrost

Publisher Toplitz Productions and developer SpaceRocket are giving the title Permafrost more time to polish. Instead of launching in the height of summer, Early Access will now begin in October.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #28

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's edition focuses on difficulty versus challenge in indie games, the history of German game studies, the clash between Miyamoto and Eno, and the goal of design.

By Rudolf Inderst • 6 min read

Products

Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Launches its Expansion Pass

One of Daedalic Entertainment's biggest successes in recent years was Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, released in February 2026. The publisher has now launched the Expansion Pass and the first story DLC.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read