Group photo of the Press Start scholarship recipients at the kick-off meeting © Klara Yoon Business First Press Start Games Playable at gamescom Seventeen Press Start Scholarship (start-up grant) recipients will be showcasing their games at gamescom. These can be found at the Press Start stand in the Indie Arena Booth, the Home of Indies, and the Business Area. Eight games developed by recipients of the Press Start Scholarship can be played at By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Nintendo Business Nintendo Switch 2 Makes Its gamescom Debut With Plenty of Games Nintendo will be presenting the Switch 2 in style at gamescom 2025. The lineup of games includes Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and many more. Nintendo has unveiled its gamescom lineup, with the Nintendo Switch 2 unsurprisingly taking centre By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Constance / OKU © btf / ByteRockers' Games Business ByteRockers' Games and btf Show off Six Titles at gamescom A double pack from Berlin: ByteRockers' Games and btf will be presenting their games together at a shared booth in Cologne. Players will have the opportunity to try out the latest versions of Constance, Exovia and OKU, among others. Together with btf, ByteRockers' Games will present six games By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Abiotic Factor © Deep Field Games and Playstack Products Abiotic Factor Since its Early Access launch on 2 May 2024, Abiotic Factor has attracted 1.2 million players. The highly acclaimed game from Deep Field Games and Playstack has moved beyond Early Access and is available to play on PC, PS5 and Xbox. What makes this game stand out? How did By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© EFGAMP Business EFGAMP Offers Its Expertise in Game Preservation to the EU The European Federation for Game Archives, Museums and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP) has published a statement on the so-called Stop Killing Videogames Initiative. In it, EFGAMP welcomes the debate sparked by the initiative and offers the EU its advice and expertise as a partner. As an association committed to the preservation By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Games From Spain Announces gamescom 2025 Lineup © Games From Spain Business Games From Spain Announces gamescom 2025 Lineup Spanning both the consumer and business areas, Games From Spain is set to attend gamescom 2025. This ICEX initiative will bring indie studios and horror games to Cologne. Games From Spain, an ICEX initiative that promotes Spanish video games on the global stage, has announced its gamescom lineup. The public By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© Screenshot Campus Raw Talent: German State Universities Organise Their Own Indie Booth Following a mini appearance at the Home of Indies Booth 2024, eleven state universities from Germany have joined forces to create their own Raw Talent Booth. Fifty teams comprising around 160 students will present their games in a 63-square-metre space. It is the dream of many game design students to By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Campus gamescom congress Shows High-Profile Speakers as Program Drops With the release of its full program, the gamescom congress on 21 August has revealed a high-profile speaker lineup from politicians to game devs and researchers. The three focus topics “The Next Level of Immersion”, “Gaming and Responsibility” and “Gaming and Well-Being” are packed with talks. On August 21, the By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Fata Deum © 42 Bits Entertainment and Aerosoft Products 42 Bits Entertainment and Aerosoft Are Set to Release Fata Deum in September Fata Deum, the god simulation game developed by 42 Bits Entertainment and published by Aerosoft, will launch on Early Access on 15 September 2025. From 15 September 2025 onwards, players in Fata Deum will be able to choose whether to rule with a gentle hand or to force their people By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The city of Cologne at night. © Pixabay, Pexels Business How to Find Your Way around gamescom and Cologne Getting around gamescom can be hard if you've never been before. We collected all info on accessibility, food and help on-site as well as useful tricks for getting around Cologne and finding the places you want to be at in the city. Finding Your Way Through gamescom You By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read
Record revenue with mobile games in Germany © game - the German Games Industry Association Business Mobile Games Revenue Breaks the €3 Billion Mark in Germany in 2024 Sales revenue generated by mobile games has exceeded €3 billion for the first time in Germany, marking a 63% increase since 2019. According to game - the German Games Industry Association, 24.3 million Germans play mobile games. In 2024, the popularity of playing video games on smartphones and tablets By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© GIC Business Game Industry Conference 2025 Announces Speaker Lineup With experts from bippinbits to Wargaming, this year’s Game Industry Conference in Poland has announced it's current speaker lineup. The Legal and Mobile Summits are also set to return, offering important side events for the games industry. Game Industry Conference (GIC), happening from 23 to 26 October By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
