Original Force Expands to Europe and Opens Studio in Mainz

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G+ Researcher Spotlight: Stephan Jacob

One of the heads behind the Raw Talent booth collective of universities at gamescom, Stephan Jacob is Professor of Creative Technologies at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and Chairman of the German Society for Game Studies. We portray him in our ongoing series about games researchers.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

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Warren Spector Announces His Retirement as Game Developer

In a post on LinkedIn, legendary game developer Warren Spector has announced his retirement from game development, even though there are still projects he would have liked to work on. He says it is time to write and read books, give talks and perhaps do some consultancy work.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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asap Brand Services Restructures and Appoints David Diekmann as MD

With a series of personnel changes, asap Brand Services, the full-service agency of Web Media Publishing, is restructuring. David Diekmann is being promoted to the management team. In addition, Pascal Pfeifer, Patricia Simon, and Sven Siemen are taking on new or expanded responsibilities.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Giants Software and Sidekick Publishing Reveal Their Gamescom 2026 Line-Up

Sidekick Publishing will be showcasing five games at Gamescom, including two new titles. Giants Software is bringing Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas, as well as Straw Hats.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Stray Fawn Announces Incremental Game Infinity Bounce

Swiss studio and publisher Stray Fawn has announced their upcoming game Infinity Bounce, funded by the Zürcher Filmstiftung. It will be a pinball incremental game.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

German Gaming Market Down at Mid-Year

A decline in hardware sales, in particular, has caused the German gaming market to fall short of last year’s figures at mid-year. However, it is still too early to speak of a trend for the full year.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Gamescom 2026 Breaks First Records Even Before Opening

More exhibitors, more country pavilions, and a larger indie area—gamescom has already broken its first records about a week before opening.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Stephan Jacob

One of the heads behind the Raw Talent booth collective of universities at gamescom, Stephan Jacob is Professor of Creative Technologies at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and Chairman of the German Society for Game Studies. We portray him in our ongoing series about games researchers.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

People

Warren Spector Announces His Retirement as Game Developer

In a post on LinkedIn, legendary game developer Warren Spector has announced his retirement from game development, even though there are still projects he would have liked to work on. He says it is time to write and read books, give talks and perhaps do some consultancy work.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read