Future Palace playing at Nexus 2025 (Anne Göthe) Events Second Nexus Festival Introduces Band Lineup - and Coldmirror Dead by April, Within Destruction, As December Falls, Grailknights - and Coldmirror: The second Nexus Festival in September has introduced the first bands and stars for the Nerd meets Rock meets Medieval Market event in Leipzig. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Picture by Koelnmesse GmbH, Thomas Klerx gamescom Void Interactive And Imirt Bring Three Irish Developers to Gamescom The Irish industry association Imirt and the Ready or Not studio Void Interactive have launched the Void Gamescom 2026 Scholarship. Three IMIRT members will be able to receive grants for travel and accommodation, as well as access to the trade fair and the Meet-to-Match platform. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Video Games - Die ganze Welt der Videospiele © The Ziska Company UG Publishing "Video Games" Returns as an Online Magazine After 25 years, the "Video Games - The Whole World of Video Games" magazine brand is being revived as an online platform for experienced gamers aged 40 and over. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Picture from DGA Homepage gamescom DGA Confirms Dutch Pavilion at Gamescom 2026 Following an initial survey of interest, the Dutch industry association DGA has confirmed the ‘Durch Pavilion’ at gamescom 2026. Whilst co-exhibitors are being sought for Cologne, preparations for Indogo in Rotterdam – the industry’s most important Dutch B2B event – are in full swing. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
(Polaris) Events Polaris Convention 2026 Ticket Sales Now Online Regular ticket sales for Polaris Con 2026 from 9-11 October are now online. A one-day ticket runs between 39-42€, with family options available for Sunday. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Events Games for Families Expands by 40% in Mannheim At its first stop of the year, the Mannheim Maimarkt 2026, planetlan’s Games for Families roadshow will take place across a significantly larger area than last year. Over 250 products from more than 20 manufacturers will be on display. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Events GermanDevDays Opens Ticket Registration From now on, anyone interested can register for a ticket to this year’s GermanDevDays (GDD). However, tickets can only be purchased upon invitation. The programme itself has not yet been finalised, and proposals for talks can still be submitted. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing Expansion © Giants Software Products G+ Made in Switzerland: Swiss Success Showcase - Part 1 From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the realms of digital entertainment and technology, Switzerland is not only renowned for its chocolate and precision watches; it has also quietly become an influential force in these fields. This article highlights five examples from Switzerland. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Resident Evil Requiem © Capcom & game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche Publishing G+ Resident Evil Requiem Wins Platinum Award in Germany In March 2026, only one game received a Sales Award from game, the German Games Industry Association. That game was Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 200,000 copies in Germany. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Business UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025 To mark the start of the London Games Festival, the British trade association UKIE has released market data on the UK games market in 2025, which has seen growth across almost all segments. According to UKIE, the UK games industry employs 74,000 people and contributes over £6 billion to the GDP. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Modulus: Factory Automation © Happy Volcano & Kwalee Products Modulus: Factory Automation April is set to be a highlight month for fans of factory automation games. Shapez 2 is leaving Early Access, and Modulus has already been released. Modulus' creative aspects and coziness are what make it stand out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Jobs Senior Game/Web Tools Developer Snowprint Studios, Stockholm, Programming By GamesMarket Job Agent • 3 min read
