Softgames Intends to Continue Acquiring Instant and Mobile Games

Business

Firy Sells Its Minority Stake in Hamburg-based Exit Games

The US company Firy, formerly Skillz, has sold its stake in Exit Games back to the Hamburg-based company. The purchase price for the stake, amounting to almost 10.5 per cent, is 55 million dollars, which is only slightly higher than the investment made in 2021.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

G+ Strong Believer in the Physical and Digital Gaming Ecosystem

Following the MBO, CentreSoft became part of the Hemani Group and now has an owner who shares CentreSoft’s long-term vision. CEO Paul Sherry on CentreSoft’s goals, the underestimated importance of retail, and why distribution is about much more than just moving boxes.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

Business

GamingUp Showcase opens submission window for GSA Games for 2027

Following its debut at gamescom 2026, the organisers of the GamingUp Showcase are already making plans for 2027. Studios from the GSA region can now submit their applications again.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 06 Oct 26: Softgames, Rebecca Snell, Nintendo x Polaris, Murray Pannell, GameCamp Munich

A German publisher in a buying mood, new appointments and plenty of event news – from Polaris to GameCamp in Munich and DevGamm in Serbia – today’s news was less about games and more about the business side of things.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Tabletop

AG Games Announces Methods at Play Jam for Analog Games

The AG Games is looking for applicants for a "Methods Jam", styled like a game jam, for the study of analog games. It will be held in March 2027 in Braunschweig, with submissions open until 25 October.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

Nintendo Is Exhibiting at Polaris 2026

The Polaris Convention 2026 will take place from 9 to 11 October at the Messe Hamburg. Among the exhibitors will be Nintendo.

By Marcel Kleffmann •

People

Murray Pannell to Lead Publishing Efforts at Steel City Interactive

Steel City Interactive, the UK-based studio behind the Undisputed video game franchise, has announced that Murray Pannell has joined the company as Head of Publishing.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

First DevGamm Serbia Sells Out

For the first DevGamm Serbia x FTW! in Belgrade, the organisers saw 730 attendees, maxing out the venue.

By Pascal Wagner •

Funding

Creative Europe Media 2027: Applications for Funding Are Now Open

Creative Europe Media has announced the submission deadlines for 2026/2027. Video game and immersive content developers interested in applying have until early February 2027.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read