Spain’s Games Revenue Fell by 3.2% in 2025

Business

Over 400 Games Featured in the Fifth 'Games Made in Germany' Steam Sale

The fifth "Games Made in Germany" Steam sale, under the theme "Games Composed in Germany", will kick off on 20 July 2026. Organised by Games Germany, the event will showcase over 400 games developed in Germany. The event will also feature a digital showcase.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

MediaMarktSaturn is Opening Third TechVillage During Gamescom in Cologne and Relocating Xperion

To mark the start of gamescom in Cologne, MediaMarktSaturn is opening its third Tech Village in Germany. This flagship store is being set up on Hohe Straße in the city centre and will also become the new home of Xperion, which was previously located on Hansaring.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

The Player Trust Gap: Why Consumer Skepticism Is the Real Headwind for AI in Game Development

In his latest update, Zoran Roso analyses a survey of core Steam users, which raises the question of whether the biggest hurdle for AI in gaming is not the technology itself, but rather the people who buy the games.

By Zoran Roso • 3 min read

Products

Electronic Arts Signs Kylian Mbappé For EA Sports FC 27 Cover

Electronic Arts has revealed the first secret surrounding the new edition of EA Sports FC: Kylian Mbappé, the new World Cup record goalscorer, will be the cover star.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 21. July 26: Gamescom Sold Out + Main Theme + Interview, Meshy, Unity, Knights Peak X Saber

The future as the main theme, indie games and social engagement as trends, and a sold-out venue. Today is all about gamescom, and we’ve got a brilliant interview with Stephan Reichart and Frederik Hammes.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Meshy Raises Nearly $400m and Plans to Use it for R&D and Global Market Expansion

Meshy, a company that develops foundational models for AI-powered 3D generation, has raised nearly $400 million in fresh capital in a Series B funding round. Following this latest round of funding, Meshy has also disclosed its public valuation for the first time.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Publishing

Knights Peak and Saber Interactive Extent Publishing Agreement

Knights Peak and Saber Interactive have extended their existing agreement to publish Tempest Rising to include the expansion The Veti’s Wrath as well.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

‘Games Spark Excitement for the Future’ is Main Theme of Gamescom 2026

As part of the July press conference for gamescom, game and Koelnmesse have, as is traditional, also unveiled the fair’s main theme and two trend themes for the show. The focus is on social responsibility and indie games.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

Gamescom Exhibition Space Fully Booked For The First Time

No space available: the exhibition space at gamescom 2026 is completely sold out for the first time. This was announced by Koelnmesse during the first press conference for gamescom 2026, at which further exhibitor names were also revealed.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read