© Rudolf Inderst Campus DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist #39 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter of games research association DiGRA GSA is published weekly on GamesMarkt, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst. This time with Starfield, jobs as game researchers in Europe and the DiGRA Ireland conference. Ahoi there, game studies operators! Sometimes it happens faster than you think: you By Team Gamesmarkt • 2 min read
© Bloy, BlueBottle People Sandra Bloy Becomes New Marketing Lead at BlueBottle Former MYI Communications expert Sandra Bloy is the new Marketing Lead for Munich esport streaming tool company BlueBottle by Irox Games co-owner Marcel Zurawka. After her last big project HeroFest Bern on 3-5 October 2025, Sandra Bloy, current Project Owner Marketing & Communications at MYI Entertainment, is changing ships: In By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Ruth Lemmen and André Bernhardt © GM Business Play, Promote, Publish 2025 Workshop Goes to the Next Round The five-day workshop on marketing strategies in the games industry will kick off with an in-person event during Games Ground in Berlin. Play, Promote, Publish 2025 is organized and curated by Ruth Lemmen and André Bernhardt. The target audience for Play, Promote, Publisher 2025 includes SMEs, large companies, and individuals By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The House of Games Berlin will be located at Lux. © Daniel Hinz Business House of Games Berlin Hosts Indie Townhall Indies will play an important role alongside the major anchor tenants at House of Games Berlin, which is scheduled to open in 2026. The options that the gaming property offers small studios in particular will be explained at a town hall meeting specifically for indie developers in mid-October. This is By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© SIE Products New PlayStation Rewards Program Lets You Buy Merch for Platinum Trophies With their new Rewards Program, PlayStation makes ordering certain merch items exclusive to players who earned Platinum trophies or played through prestige PlayStation games. Starting out is Ghost of Tsushima with an exclusive pin and t-shirt who completed the game. The merchandise still costs money as well, however. PlayStation has By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© DiGRA Campus DiGRA 2026 Conference Takes Place in Maynooth, Ireland The DiGRA 2026 Conference will take place in Ireland from 14-18 June 2026. Paper submission opens are open right now. The conference revolves around the ways in which games are pleasurable. The DiGRA (Digital Games Research Association) 2026 conference will be hosted at Maynooth University in Maynooth, Ireland from 14 By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© AIAS Business Submissions for the 29th DICE Awards Open Until Early December Publishers and developers have until December 5 to submit their titles for the 2026 DICE Awards, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. It is one of the most important awards in the international gaming industry: the DICE Awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) will be held By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© RGDA Business Romanian Game Industry Report Sees Strong Growth in 2024 The Romanian Game Developers Association and Banca Transilvania have released their 2024 game industry report. Romanian game revenue has risen by eight per cent since 2023, with the biggest studios in the country being international subsidiaries like EA and Ubisoft. The Romanian Game Developers Association has released a short report By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© GamesMarkt Business Ubisoft Lifts the Curtain on Vantage Studios Ubisoft's new subsidiary, which brings together the three top franchises Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six under one roof, has a name: Vantage Studios. Teams from six locations worldwide will be assigned to the studio. Vantage Studios, the new subsidiary which is build with a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
By combining anime, Japanese culture, retro and new gaming, Figuya x Konsolenkost stores, such as this one in Magdeburg, offer an onsite experience that attracts customers. © Figuya x Konsolenkost Business Figuya X Konsolenkost Reopens 4th Former GameStop Germany Location The expansion of the Figuya X Konsolenkost joint venture continues: the fourth store has now opened in Neu-Brandenburg. According to the report, over 100 customers were waiting to be admitted when the store opened, including numerous cosplayers. The company itself has not issued another press release about the latest opening. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
