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Spillover Effects from Games Research: Several Associations Promise Cooperation

With a roundtable at gamescom congress and a reception by BMFTR and DLR later that day, the topic of spillover effects from games research and industry has been a focal point of last week. The DGSW and the German Informatics Society promised further collaboration.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Campus

22nd TU Darmstadt GameDays Open Registration

Science Meets Business: From 28-29 September, the 22nd GameDays will take place at TU Darmstadt. Building on the roundtable discussion “Spillover Effects from Games Research” from gamescom congress, the event explores serious games in particular.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

gamescom congress 2026 Sets Attendance Record

This year's gamescom congress wasn't only the first ever to be opened by a German head of state in the form of President Steinmeier, but also the biggest one so far, seeing 1,100 attendees.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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 •

Products

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom is bringing back a legendary game series: Onimusha (franchise sales: 9.1 million copies). Following the remasters of Onimusha 1 and 2, released in 2019 and 2025 respectively, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the franchise's first new title in 20 years.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

gamescom

Meshy Creator Day in Cologne: An Afternoon Built Around Making

Advertorial | AI 3D platform Meshy closed out a busy gamescom week — its booth drew attention from industry visitors and users well beyond the company's expectations.

By Meshy.ai • 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