Switzerland Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence

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Gamescom Dev Talk Review: From AAA to III – My Journey Into Poverty

Not sure what sort of talks to expect at gamescom dev? Together with gamescom dev, we’re taking a look back at selected talks from 2025. This time, a short but fascinating talk by Espen Sogn, Founder & Head of Studio Jotun Games, on the desire to bring his own project to life.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Quebec Confirms gamescom Presence

In conversation with GamesMarket, Quebec's General Delegate for Germany Geneviève Rolland confirmed that the region would have its own gamescom booth again in 2026. Over 60 people from more than 30 companies will be part of the delegation.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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astragon and Team17 Are Returning to gamescom 2026

Both subsidiaries of the British everplay group, astragon and Team17 will be returning to Cologne for gamescom this year. They will be exhibiting in the entertainment area and business section of the event.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

All Numbers of the First Summer Edition of DevGamm Gdánsk

611 attendees came to the first summer bash of DevGamm in Gdánsk. Almost half of them were at the Senior level or above. Visitors mostly came from Poland, Ukraine, UK and Germany.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Again And Plans Finance and Refurbished Programmes

Microsoft has announced a global increase in Xbox prices with effect from 1 August. The move is attributed to rising and continuing increases in component prices for storage and memory. At the same time, Microsoft is exploring ways to offer a refurbished market or affordable financing options.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

The Helix Shift: Inside Xbox’s Aggressive Pivot to Silicon, Subscriptions, and Corporate Restructuring

In this week’s “Update”, Zoran Roso analyses Microsoft’s strategic reorientation, the possible reasons behind and consequences of a spin-off, and why this move is a result of changes in the games market.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Business

Google UK Confirms Launch of the Play Store Business Model

Back in March, Google announced significant changes to its business model for the Google Play Store and a phased roll-out starting on 30 June. Google UK has now confirmed the launch.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Funding

MDM Funding Grants 353,000€ to Six Games

In the current 4,5€ mil funding round of Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, 353,000€ goes to six games as well: Ritter und Kinback, Creature Creep Studio and SleepDrift get development funding, while Stekosaurus and Fine Flow Studio get concept funding.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Enshrouded Leaves Early Access in October

After over two years in Early Access, remarkable player numbers and a lot of nominations and awards, Keen Games' hit Enshrouded will release as 1.0 on 15 October 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read