Strong Interest from Exhibitors in the Polaris Convention

Publishing

BR Universes: ByteRockers' Games Signed Three New Games

At the BR Universes event in Berlin, ByteRockers' Games unveiled new games and publishing partnerships. Demos were held at the historic Zeiss-Großplanetarium, where Neo Berlin 2087 (Elysium Games), Rosaby Roots (Spaceflower), and Lavender Fields (Alchemical Works) were confirmed as new titles.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

gamescom

Indie Arena Booth: Full gamescom 2026 Lineup

The Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026 features 11 delegations, 17 publishers and over 180 developers showing their game in the entertainment area. Find every single one in our list.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Events

Siggraph Increases Its Spotlight on Games and Hosts Its first-ever Games Summit

For its 53rd edition, Siggraph is placing greater emphasis on gaming. Alongside the numerous technical topics covered throughout the conference, a curated Games Summit with a broader thematic focus will take place on the first day.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

E-Sport UBT is Organising Its First FrankenLAN Event

Another regional gaming event is set to make its debut in October with the first FrankenLAN. Support is being provided by the LFG, amongst others, and sponsors such as Sparkasse Bayreuth and Meer Mate.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

G+ Game Sales Awards for an Agent and Racing in Japan

In June 2026, two games received a Sales Award from game - the German Games Industry Association. One went to Microsoft and the other to IO Interactive.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 15. July 26: Funding in Hesse, Saber, gamescom dev, ByteRockers', Jesper Kyd, Everplay

New funding, new speakers, new top executives – there’s hardly any sign of a summer lull in the games industry, and that’s not – or at least not solely – down to gamescom.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Funding

Hesse Awards €300.00 in Funding to 7 Games

As part of the “Hessen Serious Game” programme, a total of seven games are set to benefit in the current funding round, including three traditional entertainment games. A total of 29 applications were received.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Steve Allison Joined Saber Interactive as Chief Business Officer

Steve Allison has joined Saber Interactive as Chief Business Officer. In this role, he will lead business development and strategy for the worldwide publisher and developer's portfolio.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

Gamescom Dev revealed Anthony Gallegos as Second Keynote Speaker and Announces Award Categories

The line-up for gamescom dev is growing ever larger. Following Amir Satvat, a second keynote speaker has been announced: Anthony Gallegos, Creative Director at UnknownWorlds. The gamescom dev awards will also be presented in six categories on 24 August.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read