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Campus

G+ Researcher Portrait: Nadine Trautzsch

In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people who bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Nadine Trautzsch of IU International University, professor for Game Design and Game Art.

By Pascal Wagner • 7 min read

Campus

SDG+ Lab Opens Games-themed Exhibition in October

On 28 October, the exhibition “Zwischen Umbruch und Aufbruch” (Between Change and a New Beginning) will open at the SDG+ Lab at the University of Kassel and will run until 22 January. It has been organised in collaboration with the Games class at the Kassel Art Academy.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #38

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This weeks topics include an article about what makes pornographic games popular, how Aloy can challenge gender stereotypes and why Big Walk will not be released on Xbox.

By Rudolf Inderst • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 19 Oct 26: Nadine Trautzsch, GameRecruit, Lena Laaser, Luna, SDG+ Lab, AEVI, The Pre-Show

Esports in HR and a new in-person event designed to get the media and content creators up to speed on the upcoming games over the next few months are just two of today’s news stories that demonstrate once again that gaming is a people business.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read

Products

Headup and Sonorode Release Warding Witches 19 October

Warding Witches by Headup and Sonorode, both from Germany, have released their musically electrifying, defense-focused shoot 'em up Warding Witches on 19 October.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

AEVI: Innovation Aid Program, ICEX Next and ICO Audiovisual Growth Launched

Game developers in Spain can apply for various forms of support over the coming weeks. For instance, the Innovaidion Aid programme run by the industry association AEVI is launching a new round. There are also new loans for audiovisual media producers, as well as support for internationalisation.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

PressEngine Announces In-Person Press and Creator Event The Pre-Show

A face-to-face event designed to bring together the press and creators with developers of upcoming games – that is the concept behind ‘The Pre-Show’, a new event that PressEngine has planned for late November in London.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Graveyard Keeper 2 (Review, PS5)

Lazy Bear Games' second Graveyard Keeper is an improvement on the first title in absolutely all aspects, from charming full voiceover to better automation. The RPG mechanics and ongoing progress through better crafting stay the main attraction.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

Schöber Founds GameRecruit for HR Through Games

With the founding of GameRecruit, Timo Schöber and his team want to combine gaming, esports and employee recruiting. Schöber had done similar projects before for certain employers, such as Stadtwerke Flensburg.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read