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European Space Agency and Pokémon Announce Cooperation

The ESA and The Pokémon Company have announced a cooperation for World Space Week in October. What exactly that entails is not yet public, however.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

A minimalist tower defense game in which you face tens of thousands of orcs all at once - that's Sir, We Have an Orc Problem. Developed in just four months, the game has been a huge success for Mumpitz Games, a small studio based in Winterhausen, Germany.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Unbeatable

From D-Cell Games and Playstack comes Unbeatable, a rhythm adventure set in a world where music is illegal. It is both a narrative experience and an engaging arcade rhythm game with an extraordinary audiovisual impact.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

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How Many Dudes?

How Many Dudes? from Butterscotch Shenanigans sold over 100,000 copies in just 50 hours. It's the studio's fastest-selling game to date. But what exactly is this roguelike autobattler all about?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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GamesMarket Daily - 4 August 2026: AI Transparency, ESA x Pokémon, Leadership Summit, ByteRockers, Raw Talent

From the implications of improved transparency rules on the use of AI to new line-ups at gamescom – August kicks off with interesting news, new games and a new summit at gamescom dev.

By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read

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Gamescom Dev Leadership Summit Program With Amir Satvat and Luis Villegas

As part of this year's conference, gamescom dev will once again host its leadership summit, creating an executive forum space for leadership conversations. Speakers at the event include Amir Satvat and Luis Villegas.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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European Space Agency and Pokémon Announce Cooperation

The ESA and The Pokémon Company have announced a cooperation for World Space Week in October. What exactly that entails is not yet public, however.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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ByteRockers' Shows gamescom 2026 Lineup

Berlin indie publisher ByteRockers' has announced its full gamescom lineup. Four titles will be shown on the showfloor, one only behind closed doors, namely Neo Berlin 2087 by Elysium Game Studio.

By Pascal Wagner •

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Full Raw Talent Booth Lineup for gamescom 2026

The Raw Talent booth brings 81 games from university students around Central and Northern Europe to the gamescom expo hall. It's organised by the German Society for Game Studies (DGSW).

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read