Gerhold: Building an Alternative to Established Labels

People

Gamescom 2026: Snapshots From the Business Area - Part 2

The business area is the most important place for trade visitors from around the world. It's where the who's who of the industry meets. Part two of our photo series includes: Austria, Ravensburger, Remedy Entertainment, Ikea, Panache, Lego, SpielFabrique and more...

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Politics

Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary)

Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

Minister Kaweh Mansoori: "Hesse Supports the Industry in the Tax Incentive Discussion"

We spoke to Hesse Economic Minister Kaweh Mansoori after his gamescom reception about what Hesse, home of Nintendo of Europe, Crytek, Keen Games, Deck13 and many more, can and wants to do better for the games industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 1 September 2026: Roblox VLOP, Friendly Fire Cafe, Hesse and Tax Credits, Amnesia Fortnight & more

The European Union takes today's spotlight, through classifying not only ChatGPT, but also Roblox as a Very Large Online Platform. Double Fine brings back its quirky game jam model, and we look back on several things that happened during gamescom.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Business

Friendly Fire Gaming Café Franchise Continues to Grow Internationally

The gaming café franchise Friendly Fire has closed a €4 million Series A funding round. The funding will be used to accelerate international expansion, improve technology and strengthen franchisee support.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Campus

SAE Institute Vienna Internationalises Courses

From March 2027 onward, several courses at the SAE Institute Vienna will be offered in English as well. The private education group reacts to increased international demand with this move.

By Pascal Wagner •

People

Gamescom 2026: Snapshots From the Business Area - Part 2

The business area is the most important place for trade visitors from around the world. It's where the who's who of the industry meets. Part two of our photo series includes: Austria, Ravensburger, Remedy Entertainment, Ikea, Panache, Lego, SpielFabrique and more...

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

Double Fine Reboots Amnesia Fortnight, Kickstarter Now Live

Double Fine's Kickstarter for the return of their Amnesia Fortnight game jam is already two thirds funded after one day. The newly independent studio is bringing back the project that was discontinued under Microsoft.

By Pascal Wagner •

Politics

Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary)

Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read