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Politics

EU Kids Act: Reactions and Analyses

Following the VGE and Bavaria’s Digital Minister Mehring, other stakeholders including the EGDF, Osborne Clarke and Digitaleurope have spoken out on the European Commission’s proposal for the EU Kids Act. One thing is clear: the details are crucial and they still need to be worked out.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Brussels Places Burden of Proof For Child Protection to Providers Including Games Companies

The European Commission has presented the EU Kids Act, bringing significant changes not only to the use of social media by children but also to online games. As PEGI was named a benchmark, the consequences for the games industry may be limited. Initial reactions have come from Bavaria and the VGE.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Politics

EGDF Publishes Open Letter Against Apple's New EU Terms

Apple's new terms in the EU don't resolve its problems, keep fees high and restrictions in place, argues the EGDF in an open letter to the European Commission.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #35

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's edition focuses on calls, the Japanese industry and what is 'retro'.

By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read

Products

Astragon's Seafarer: The Ship Sim Leaves Early Access

After almost a year, Seafarer: The Ship Sim has completed its Early Access launch, with Version 1.0 now available on PC and consoles.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

Headup and Sonorode Release Warding Witches 19 October

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

By Pascal Wagner •

Products

Silent Hill: Townfall

Konami is serious about reviving the Silent Hill franchise, having released a new game in the psychological horror series for the third consecutive year. However, Silent Hill: Townfall introduces a first-person perspective for the first time, whilst retaining the defining elements of the series.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Products

EA Sports FC 27

From kickabouts and one-on-ones to teaming up with friends in clubs, in EA Sports 27 players can find a new social football playground where the streets meet the stadium.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 24 Sep 26: Games Forum Roma, CEEGA, Meta VR Glasses, GIC, Nicolas Godement, Gamescom Asia

Whether it’s a round-up of the GIC’s most extensive conference programme to date, the CEEGAs nominees or the Student Games Festival – news from Poland is dominating today’s headlines. However, there is also news from Ireland, Italy and many other countries.

By Team GamesMarket • 6 min read