Business SpielFabrique Opens Applications for European Videogame Accelerator 2026 European studios have until 2 February at 11:59 p.m. to apply for this year's European Videogame Accelerator (EVA). It will take place in three stages from February to November. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Business Welcome to the Era of "Inception Publishing" In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. GamesMarkt is republishing the update with his consent. This time's topic: Why developers need to start the publishing process before pitching a game and how this has shifted the risks. By Zoran Roso • 3 min read
Business Game Studies Watchlist #53 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof. Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include the return of FROG, the death of Anthem and the German DCP. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read
Business Last Chance for DCP 2026: Only Submitted Games Can Win On 29 April, the Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP; German Computer Game Award) will be presented in Munich. And if you want to be in with a chance of winning one of the awards, you'll have to hurry. The deadline for entries is today! By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Yves Guillemot, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer © GamesMarkt, Marcel Kleffmann Business This Is What Ubisoft's New Operating Model Looks Like Ubisoft's restructuring continues. Going forward, the company will operate under a new, decentralised model structured around five Creative Houses, with an additional group-level structure above them. Many other changes will also be implemented. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Ubisoft has cancelled the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Concept art from the remake is shown above. © Ubisoft Products Ubisoft Cancels Six Games, Delays Seven Projects, and Makes More Cuts at Studios As part of its restructuring, Ubisoft has announced that six games that did not meet internal expectations will be cancelled, including the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. In addition, seven projects have been postponed, and cuts will also be made at some studios. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Xsolla is expanding its payment solutions in Portugal by adding MB Way. © Xsolla Business Xsolla Expands Payment Coverage in Portugal with MB Way Xsolla is expanding its payment solutions in Portugal by adding MB Way. This partnership provides Portuguese players with seamless, localised payment options, offering a smoother and more reliable gaming experience. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Thorsten Hamdorf, Martine Spaans, Claire Barilla and Thomas Rössig found Forth Moon Games Business Barilla, Hamdorf, Rössig and Spaans Found Fourth Moon Games as a Partner for Indie Developers Experienced games managers Claire Barilla, Martine Spaans, Thomas Rössig and Thorsten Hamdorf have founded Fourth Moon Games, a studio-as-a-service partner. The aim is to support indie developers with administrative expertise by filling the CxO roles small independent studios often cannot afford. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
New European Advanced Training Programme GameSkills Launches Submission Round GameSkills, a new advanced training programme for devs by gamescom dev, SpielFabrique, Gamaste, GameBadges and Metropolia with Creative Europe Funding has launched its applications today. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Business First DevGAMM Dubai Starts Ticket Sales For the first DevGAMM in Dubai from 9-10 April 2026, the organisers have started Early Bird ticket sales now. Devs who submit a game get even cheaper tickets. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Business Subotron and Vienna Business Agency Sponsor Three gamescom Trips As is tradition, Vienna game culture hub Subotron and Vienna Business Agency are funding three visits to gamescom from Vienna with 1.500€, to spend as the indie studies see fit. The application deadline is 9 March. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Sebastian Gutknecht, Director of the | Picture by BzKJ Business BzKJ Funds Child-Friendly Digital Project with €200,000 in 2026 The Bundeszentrale für Kinder- und Jugendmedienschutz (BzKJ; Federal Centre for Child and Youth Media Protection) is launching its third funding programme for innovative digital projects designed with children in mind. Submissions are open until the end of February. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
