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Shams Jorjani on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Shams Jorjani, CEO Arrowhead Game Studios, to find out.

Marcel Kleffmann
Marcel Kleffmann
September 08, 2026 – 3 min read

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