A "sony tax": Stop Killing Games and Does it Play claim that the pricing on the PlayStation store is too high, and sue Sony in the Netherlands (Stop Killing Games) Politics Stop Killing Games and Does It Play Sue PlayStation Over Digital Pricing Stop Killing Games and Does It Play are suing Sony in the Netherlands. The lawsuit claims that Sony, especially in light of their discontinuation of physical games, is taking too much money in their closed shop ecosystem. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 10. Aug 26: Games Hub, gamescom, Funding, Game Dev Days Graz, Chop Chop Inc. A new hub for gaming startups in Frankfurt and plenty of gamescom—the week is off to a strong start, though it’s not entirely dominated by the trade show in Cologne. But there’s also news about funding and games in Graz. By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read
Bernhard Grieb, Stephanie Wüst und Charlie Müller (from Left to Right; Picture by Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt) Frankfurt Expands Startup Funding Program and Relocates Games Hub Frankfurt is gradually improving the conditions for startups, including those in the gaming industry. At the turn of the year, the city will close the existing startup center, which also housed the 2025 Games Hub Frankfurt. It will move to the Futury Startup Space. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
(Background: Kampus Production) gamescom gamescom Tips: Surviving Cologne's Summer Heat August is hot in Cologne. The gamescom week can be quite a strain if you are not used to the climate here. To make your stay a bit cooler and a lot safer, we have collected tips against the heat that will help you keep hydrated and functional during your time at gamescom. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Full house is expected on all gamescom days - not just Wednesday (gamescom) gamescom Update: Wildcard Tickets and Saturday for gamescom 2026 all Sold Out Wildcard tickets for gamescom's Wednesday have been sold out, says the fair. The Saturday is also at capacity now, but more tickets for Opening Night Live have been made available. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Beyerdynamic X Indie Arena Booth © Beyerdynamic & IAB gamescom Beyerdynamic Is Teaming up With Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2026 The German audio specialist beyerdynamic, based in Heilbronn, teamed up with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026. The long-standing company, which has recently expanded its gaming initiatives, is equipping indie developers with headsets. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Wyrm Saga is developed by Borb Games gamescom Artex Brings Wyrm Saga and American Cooking Simulator to Gamescom Artex, a German indie publisher founded a year ago, is traveling to Cologne with two of its seven signed teams. There, Artex will present American Cooking Simulator, which is scheduled for release in October. Developer Borb Games will also showcase Wyrm Saga. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Events Game Dev Days Graz 2026 Take Place 10-11 October 2026 The Game Dev Days at Technical University Graz will take place on 10 and 11 October 2026 this year. Submissions are open for speakers and exhibitors now. By Pascal Wagner •
Chop Chop Inc. © NullRef Entertainment & rokaplay Products Chop Chop Inc. By Nullref and Rokaplay Gets off to a Strong Start Despite facing strong competition, Chop Chop Inc., developed by NullRef Entertainment and published by rokaplay, enjoyed a successful launch. It is the publisher's second-best launch based on concurrent users (CCUs). By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Picture by Koelnmesse (archive image) gamescom Lineup and Side Program for Gamescom City Festival Announced For the 16th time, gamescom will be accompanied by the City Festival, featuring free concerts including Thees Uhlmann & Band, The Notwist, Elias, and Guildo Horn. In the city center there will be also numerous gaming-related attractions like the PUBG Hungerzone and an eFootball arena. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Just recently, Alchemical Works, in collaboration with Binary Impact and publisher Aerosoft, released Forensics: Crime Scene Detective © Aerosoft Funding Federal Funding Goes to Alchemical Works Mainz-based Alchemical Works has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for a project titled "Lavender Fields". This is the company's fourth and highest grant to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
People Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Jessica Bitter In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations. By Madeleine Egger • 4 min read
