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What the Games Industry Can Do About Extremism in Gaming — Dr Linda Schlegel is one of the authors of the Gaming & Extremism Study for two Bavarian state entities. She and her team have presented the study in December in Munich. (PRIF / modus zad)

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What the Games Industry Can Do About Extremism in Gaming

A new Bavarian study charts the influences of right-wing extremism in online games and platforms. Study author Dr. Linda Schlegel of PRIF lays out the results for us in English and offers recommendations for the games industry to effectively work against these influences.

By Linda Schlegel • 8 min read

CES 2026: Nvidia Unveils DLSS 4.5, New RTX Integrations and G-Sync Pulsar Monitors — DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution © Nvidia

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CES 2026: Nvidia Unveils DLSS 4.5, New RTX Integrations and G-Sync Pulsar Monitors

Although Nvidia did not announce any new GPUs at CES 2026, the company revealed a host of other news: These included DLSS 4.5, G-Sync Pulsar monitor availability, RTX Remix Logic, RTX technology integrations for upcoming games and GeForce Now extensions.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Industry Outlook: The "Video Game Winter" is Finally Over. Now What?

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Industry Outlook: The "Video Game Winter" is Finally Over. Now What?

In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. GamesMarkt is republishing the update with Zoran's consent. This time's topic: Four market shifts that Zoran intends to keep an eye on in 2026.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Tom Achsel Joins Factory-C for Home of Indies — Tom Achsel, Event Communications Manager at Factory-C © Factory-C

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Tom Achsel Joins Factory-C for Home of Indies

Factory-C is strengthening the Home of Indies team. Tom Achsel joined as Event Communications Manager at the beginning of the year, helping to drive continued growth of the project.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Competition Format for the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 — Esports Nations Cup 2026 © Esports World Cup Foundation

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Competition Format for the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026

The Esports Nations Cup aims to bring national pride to the global esports arena on an ongoing basis. Sixteen games and a multi-layered qualification process have been confirmed for the inaugural global esports event.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Razer Delivers First Controller Under LG's New Gaming Certification Program

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Razer Delivers First Controller Under LG's New Gaming Certification Program

At CES, LG launched its new certification program, “Designed for LG Gaming Portal,” which will help LG strengthen to position its Smart TVs as a gaming platform. At the same time, the first certified controller was unveiled by Razer.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

riprip: Artful Engines and Witty Episodic Content — riprip consists of the four founders Robin Vehrs, Hannes Drescher, Chris Schnerr and N.B. Spiders, who met in art school. Their work is deeply rooted in their own specific connections to the art world and different art disciplines (riprip)

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riprip: Artful Engines and Witty Episodic Content

From Indie to AAA – Every issue, we portray one studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: riprip from Kassel.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Jule Randzio

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Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Jule Randzio

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 • 5 min read

33% of EU Funded Games Reach Commercial Release

33% of EU Funded Games Reach Commercial Release

The 2021-2027 mid-term report of Creative Europe Media shows that a third of EU-funded games reach a form of commercial release. The EU Commission also notes that games funding demand "largely exceeds current budget envelopes".

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Melanie Czymmek Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany — Melanie Czymmek, Senior Community & Social Media Manager GSA at Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany

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Melanie Czymmek Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany

At the turn of the year, Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany further strengthened its team by hiring Melanie Czymmek as Senior Community & Social Media Manager GSA.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

StarRupture — StarRupture © Creepy Jar

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StarRupture

The factory automation genre is getting a major addition with StarRupture. Creepy Jar's game not only offers logistical and production line challenges, but also focuses on co-op, exploration, survival and combat on an alien planet that is regularly swept by devastating fire storms.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

CD Projekt Sells GOG to Co-Founder Michał Kiciński

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CD Projekt Sells GOG to Co-Founder Michał Kiciński

GOG goes independent: Michał Kiciński, co-founder of both GOG and CD Projekt, has fully bought GOG out of CD Projekt.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read