(Stephan Jacob / h_da) 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
Warren Spector was one of the headliners at the Nordic Game Conference in 2019 and has not ruled out continuing to contribute to the industry as a lecturer and consultant in the future (archive photo) 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
Esports Nations Cup © Esports Foundation Esports Esports Foundation Postpones Esports Nations Cup to November 2027 The Esports Foundation has postponed the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, which was originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh in November 2026, to November 2027. This decision follows an ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation and consultation with key stakeholders. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The team of Gentle Troll with CEO Michel Wacker to the right (Gentle Troll) Funding Federal Funding Goes to Gentle Troll Entertainment Würzburg-based Gentle Troll Entertainment has received funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme for its project, "Packing Orders" (WT). This is the company's fifth grant to date. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
(Zurich Pop Con) Events Zurich Pop Con & Game Show Shows Hall Plan 2026 The Zurich Pop Con & Game Show has released the hall plan for its 2026 issue. It will fill the entire Messe Zürich area. A new podcast stage has also been announced, filled with Swiss variety podcast live sessions. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition © Asypr, Warner Bros., Middle-earth Enterprises Products The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition The 2011 action role-playing game The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, has been re-released on all current platforms in Asypr's Legacy Edition, featuring slight technical improvements and subtle modernisation — with surprising success. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
David Diekmann and Sören Lohse People 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
Daily GamesMarket Daily – 17. Aug. 26: Green Party, Godot, AKGWDS, Greta Hoffmann, EarReality, TwitchCon Europe Politicians abound are confirmed for gamescom. But the fair is not all there is in news, since we got a slew of announcements regarding Disney, which overlap with a bunch of TCG news as well. Voices from the games academia space are loud today as well. By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read
Products Burn With Me by Nozomu Games Releases October 2026 Burn With Me by Munich studio Nozomu Games will release on 12 October 2026. The game combines hand-drawn graphics with live-action hand movements, creating an eerie atmosphere. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
(Background: gamescom congress 2025) gamescom gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site (Update) Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Politics Green Party To Attend gamescom 2026 in Force The German Greens will be very present at gamescom this year. Pixel Greens will be on site with almost the entire board, while Benni Adjei from Bavaria, Viviane Triems from Brandenburg and Thomas Schäfer from BAG DigiMe attend as well. MdB Andrea Lübcke participates in gamescom congress. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
TwitchCon Europe Returns to Berlin in 2027 Eight years after the very first TwitchCon Europe, the European edition of the creator festival is returning to the German capital. Not much information is available yet, but the dates have been confirmed. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
