Products G+ Pokémon Pokopia Sells Over 200K Units in Germany game – The German Games Industry Association has announced its Sales Awards for August 2026. Only one game met the criteria for an award during this period: Pokémon Pokopia. By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read
Unmistakable © ICO Partners Events Unmistakable Event To Celebrate Art & Animation In Video Games The Unmistakable event, organised by ICO Partners, is set to take place for the first time in October. The event celebrates artists and animators who push the boundaries of visual storytelling in video games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Deutsche Indie Showcase © 1UP Management Publishing Deutsche Indie Showcase Opens Applications for Its Seventh Edition Applications for the 7th Deutsche Indie Showcase open on 18 September 2026. The next edition will be broadcast on 10 December 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Maestro © Double Jack, Suncrest Games Products Maestro Originally designed for virtual reality, Maestro is making the leap to a new platform. Developed by French indie studio Double Jack, the game enables players to conduct an orchestra using motion controls on the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Marc Bosch, developer relations and business development lead @ EGDF © Katrin Bernhard People EGDF Strengthens Its Developer Relations With Marc Bosch Marc Bosch, a German games industry veteran, joined EGDF as a developer relations and business development lead at the beginning of September 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 16 Sep. 26: Everplay, Jon Everist, Tobias Springer, Nintendo, Wardogs, Coffee Stain, 9 Kings, Dubai New bundles, falling sales of physical games and the TCG anniversary – it was a day in the news that was varied as usual. Added to this are new episodes of our ‘Games Music Makers’ series and our C-level survey. By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read
Berkley Egenes, CMO at Xsolla & Faisal Kazim, GamesCommissioner at DFGC at gamescom 2026 (Picture: Fadel Dawod) Business How Dubai Becomes the Cultural Hub for Gaming in the MENA Region Dubai’s strong showing at gamescom is just a first taste of what the emirate has in store for the gaming world. After all, it is where economic strength meets cultural awareness and a passion for gaming, as Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner at DFGC, explains. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World © Nintendo Products Nintendo to Release Three More Console Bundles at the End of October Nintendo of Europe has announced three new console bundles set to be released at the end of October. These include both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 consoles. This brings the total number of new Switch bundles available for the holiday season to five. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
The Big Break Showcase © Coffee Stain Publishing Coffee Stain's Indie Game Showcase The Big Break Coffee Stain has announced The Big Break Showcase, a digital event showcasing their own games, as well as those of other teams and publishers. It will premiere on 29 September 2026. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
9 Kings © Sad Socked, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing Products 9 Kings Leaves Early Access in November The roguelite autobattling kingdom builder 9 Kings is leaving Early Access in November. The game from Sad Socked, Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing has already sold over a million copies since May 2025. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Tabletop Pokémon Trading Card Game Launches 30th Celebration Set The Pokémon TCG has released its 30 year anniversary set aimed at collectors and players at the same time. With a new rarity, all-foil boosters and guest art by Japanese artist Yoshirotten, the set is available from today. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Tobias Springer, CEO and Founder tobspr Games © Tobias Springer GamesMarket Plus G+ Tobias Springer on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026 How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Tobias Springer, CEO and Founder tobspr Games (Germany), to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
