Omdia: XR Market to Hit Rock Bottom in 2026, With Recovery on the Horizon

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 •

VR-XR-MR

Vertigo Games Shutters Amsterdam Studio, Formerly Force Field

Plaion daughter Vertigo Games has announced the closure of its Amsterdam office, the former Force Field Entertainment. CEO Richard Stitselaar says that "the VR market remains a challenging space".

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Two Zero Latency VR Locations Are Opening in Germany

Leading global free-roam VR company Zero Latency VR will be bringing its line-up to two new German cities. Two new venues are set to open in northern Germany, one in Bad Oeynhausen and one in Bremen.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Kusan: City of Wolves

Think Hotline Miami meets John Wick, but with anthropomorphic animals, and that's pretty much Kusan: City of Wolves in a nutshell. This hardcore top-down shooter from CIRCLEfromDOT and PQube is all about one-hit kills.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 05 August 2026: A Slew of gamescom News, New Aesir CBO, Saga Fest Barcelona, Board Game Science

GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Science communication with games, a whole lot of gamescom news, EA's takeover and the hosts of the Future Game Show.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

gamescom

Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano Are Co-Hosts of Future Games Show

The gamescom edition of the Future Games Show, which will take place on the Wednesday of the fair, will feature over 40 games. The organisers have now announced the co-hosts: Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano, who worked on Resident Evil: Requiem as voice actors and motion capture performers.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

Nintendo Unveils Its Gamescom Line-Up

Nintendo was one of the first major publishers to confirm its participation at gamescom. Details have now been released regarding its presence at the event, featuring numerous released and upcoming first- and third-party games, alongside a varied supporting programme.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

German Confectionery Industry School Exhibits at gamescom 2026

One of the sweeter booths at gamescom 2026 will be the one by the Central Vocational School of the German Confectionery Industry in cooperation with Indie Hub in Hall 10.1. The focus: sweets, of course, but also the study courses in the confectionery industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

Level Infinite Showcases Unannounced Game at gamescom 2026

The full lineup of Tencent brand Level Infinite at gamescom 2026's entertainment area in Hall 6.1: Control Resonant, Dune: Awakening, Hunt: Showdown and a new, unannounced title.

By Pascal Wagner •