The Nintendo stand – pictured here in 2025 – is always one of the most popular stands at gamescom (Photo: Koelnmesse) 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
A student making chocolate bunnies at the ZDS (ZDS) 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
From humble beginnings... the Level Infinite Booth at gamescom 2022 (Tencent) 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 •
Susanne Schredl is Aesir Interactive's new CBO (Aesir) People Aesir Promotes Susanne Schredl to Chief Business Officer Susanne Schredl, until now BizDev at Aesir Interactive, enters the C-Level of the company as CBO. She will be responsible for the strategical advancement of the Munich company as well as international partnerships. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Conrad Roset, Creative Director at Nomada Studio, presents the visual identity of the SAGA Barcelona Game Fest (Picture by SAGA Barcelona Game Fest) Events SAGA Barcelona Names Japan as Guest Country and Expects Manami Matsumae and Miki Higashino The SAGA Barcelona Game Fest is taking shape: at a press conference, Japan was revealed as the guest country, along with the visual identity designed by Conrad Roset. The first speakers were also announced. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Tabletop Riftbound's First European Regional Championship Takes Place in Stuttgart Riot Games' TCG Riftbound will hold its first European Regional Championship in Stuttgart this November. Players can qualify for the World Championship as well as fight for a prize pool of $50,000. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Picture by: Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia gamescom Gamescom Asia Features Invest Circle and VIP Mixer Once Again Following last year’s success, gamescom asia is planning to host an Invest Circle and a VIP Mixer again in 2026. To register, you must hold a valid Delegate or VIP ticket. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Campus Bonn Lab for Analog Games Starts Science Gaming Science communication with regular board games, not serious games - that's the aim of a new project at the Bonn Lab for Analog Games and Imaginative Play and Freie Universität Berlin. The kickoff begins in Karlsruhe this September. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Felix Falk, Managing Director of game © Dirk Mathesius Business "Germany and Europe Should Aspire to a Leading Role as a Games Production Location," Demands Game Ahead of the 2026 gamescom, game - The German Games Industry Association has published a statement outlining political demands. These demands extend beyond merely strengthening Germany's and Europe's international competitiveness as a hub for game production. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Andrew Wilson, current CEO of Electronic Arts. © Electronic Arts Business EA's Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Completed The $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has been completed. The company will become a private company once again, while the consortium of the three firms brings long-term capital and strategic support for EA's next chapter. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
How Many Dudes? © Butterscotch Shenanigans Publishing How Many Dudes? How Many Dudes? from Butterscotch Shenanigans sold over 100,000 copies in just 50 hours. It's the studio's fastest-selling game to date. But what exactly is this roguelike autobattler all about? By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily - 4 August 2026: AI Transparency, ESA x Pokémon, Leadership Summit, ByteRockers, Raw Talent From the implications of improved transparency rules on the use of AI to new line-ups at gamescom – August kicks off with interesting news, new games and a new summit at gamescom dev. By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read
