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Development

Next Star Trek Game: Jumpgates GameXcite Signs Licensing Agreement with Paramount Games

The co-production announced in early September between Jumpgate’s subsidiary gameXcite and Daedalic as publisher will be another Star Trek game. A corresponding licence agreement has now been revealed.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Development

Africa Games Industry Survey 2026 Now Open

Until 23 September, game workers from Africa can take part in the Africa Games Industry Survey 2026 that will inform the 2026 industry report by Maliyo Games.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Development

Roblox Games Evolve Into Standalone Apps, Offline Games, and Browser Games

At its 20th RDC, Roblox announced new features that could have a lasting impact on the Roblox ecosystem and increasingly position Roblox as cross-platform middleware. Roblox games are set to become standalone apps on mobile, PC, and consoles. Offline single-player campaigns will become possible.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Spark and Playground: Unity and Google Unveil Game Development Tools for Everyone

Google and Unity have unveiled Playground and Spark, two AI-powered products designed to enable the development of games without any coding experience. With Playground, Google is taking a general platform-based approach, whilst Unity is targerting enthusiasts with its Spark Tool.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Paramount's and Warner Bros.' Gaming Operations Are Merging

Skydance Corporation, also known as Paramount Skydance Corporation, has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new company called "Skydance". The gaming divisions will also be merged, and Bobby Kotick is set to return.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Commission Seeks Feedback

The European Commission is collecting public feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act until 26 November. The aim is to give children and parents a say, as well as the platforms affected. Meanwhile, the EGDF has further refined its statement.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Games Education under Bavarian Skies

Games research is big at Bavarian education institutions. The free state has several of the best games programs in Germany, as well as some truly unique offers. We have collected all universities with games courses, as well as some highlights.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

GamesMarket Plus

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: Aion 2 Rises, but How Are Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 Faring?

After spending just one week at the top of the weekly Steam charts, EA Sports FC 27 has dropped several places. On the other hand, Aion 2, Ace Combat 8, and Transport Fever 3 are performing really well. But what about Gears of War: E-Day?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Events

Momentum Wien Announces New Event Brands'n'Games in February 2027

The new Brands'n'Games conference aims to bring together professionals from the worlds of branding and advertising with gaming experts to explore areas of overlap and synergies. The conference, which takes place on 27 February, is organised by Momentum Wien.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read