NRW Minister Neubaur Visits gamescom and Quebec Booth

gamescom

gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site

Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Rudolf Thomas Inderst

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Rudolf Inderst of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and regular science columnist here at GamesMarket.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

People

Yoshi-P on Fostering Engaged Audiences – and Never Retiring

At the Berlin press conference, director Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida gave his view on how Final Fantasy fostered its enamoured audience. He also gave his view on retirement: If he ever were to retire from Square, he'd want to remain in the audience as an indie studio founder.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

gamescom

gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site

Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Rudolf Thomas Inderst

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Rudolf Inderst of Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and regular science columnist here at GamesMarket.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 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