Minister Kaweh Mansoori: "Hesse Supports the Industry in the Tax Incentive Discussion"

Politics

Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary)

Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

EGDF Elects New Board and Sets Agenda For Next 2 Years

At the traditional general assembly held during gamescom, members of the European Games Developer Federation e.f. (EGDF) elected a new board and set the agenda for the next two years.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Politics

Michael Kretschmer Takes on the Role of Patron for Saxony's Games Industry

Michael Kretschmer, the Minister-President of Saxony, has become the patron of the state's games industry. This acknowledges the sector's growth and will help to further develop Saxony as a games hub.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Meshy Creator Day in Cologne: An Afternoon Built Around Making

Advertorial | AI 3D platform Meshy closed out a busy gamescom week — its booth drew attention from industry visitors and users well beyond the company's expectations.

By Meshy.ai • 2 min read

Politics

Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary)

Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Politics

European Commission Designates Roblox as Very Large Online Platform (DSA)

The European Commission has designated Roblox and Reddit as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). ChatGPT has also been classified as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE). Roblox is the first game to be classified as a VLOP.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 31 August 2026: game: no cooperation with AfD, Snapshots from the Business Area, Games Research, gamescom Figures and more

As usual, the first newsletter following gamescom focuses heavily on the event itself, covering the figures, highlights and business people in attendance at the Cologne trade fair.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

gamescom

Gamescom 2026: Snapshots From the Business Area - Part 1

The business area is the most important place for trade visitors from around the world. It's where the who's who of the industry meets. Including: Giants Software, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Ubisoft, Secret Mode, Saber, Saxony, Wizards of the Coast, Atari, Hesse and more...

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Tabletop

Gatherers' Tavern Previews Final Fantasy Plush Deckboxes

The first Final Fantasy Arty deck boxes have been previewed at gamescom. Gatherers' Tavern will realise its first Square Enix collaboration through these plush boxes. The product ships in October.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read