Paid Random Items: PEGI Changes Age-Rating of Some Released Digital-Only Games

Politics

Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority Proposes Ways To Classify Lootboxes as Gambling

At the request of the Norwegian Parliament and Ministry of Culture and Equality, the Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority has proposed three ways on how to amend Gambling definitions to protect consumer from loot boxes and skin gambling.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Politics

SELL and Internet Sans Crainte Launch Awareness Campaign Ahead Paris Games Week

Under the name “Enter the game”, the French games industry association SELL and Internet Sans Crainte have launched an online campaign designed to support parents in protecting young people whilst gaming, providing information on topics such as parental control systems and PEGI.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Commission Seeks Feedback

The European Commission is collecting public feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act until 26 November. The aim is to give children and parents a say, as well as the platforms affected. Meanwhile, the EGDF has further refined its statement.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 16 Oct 26: caggtus, Fishlabs, PEGI, Sega, gamescom latam, Diva, Play Bern, Patricia Freiberger, Galaxies

The bad news about job losses continues in Germany too. Meanwhile, many trade fairs and conventions are gearing up for their 2027 editions, whether through a new brand identity or a call for speakers. And the 2026 events are in the home straight.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read

Events

Gamescom Latam 2027: Call for Speakers and BIG Festival's Indie Game Submissions

Calls for speaker proposals are now open for gamescom latam 2027. Submissions are also open for free indie game exhibitor opportunities at BIG Festival.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Events

PlayBern Festival 2026 in Early November

The PlayBern Festival 2026 will take place from 6 to 8 November at the Quartierzentrum Nord in Bern. This year's event will explore storytelling in games through text, mechanics, sound, visuals, and level design.

By Marcel Kleffmann •

People

Leipziger Messe Brings Patricia Freiberger On Board as caggtus Project Assistant

Patricia Freiberger is the new project assistant for caggtus Leipzig at the Leipziger Messe. She took over from Michelle Hammer on 1 October, who remains in the team and is responsible for several other parts of the event.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

caggtus Leipzig Changes Brand Identity, Sells out LAN

The fifth caggtus Leipzig will take place with a new, much cuter logo and mascot identity. In addition, LAN places for the event are already sold out. The concept of the fair: A consumer expo plus a LAN hall with sleeping spaces, both visitable separately or in combination.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Products

Sega Stopped Selling Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition

Just a few days after its release, Sega Europe and Creative Assembly halted sales of Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition. This is in response to clear criticism from customers.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read