Picture by Newzoo Insights Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20 In a further analysis, Newzoo examined the revenue potential of titles outside the top 20 and found that there is scope for good business even among titles other than the big brands. This is particularly true for the PC platform. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Ian Murray, Creative Industries Minister | Picture: House of Commons Funding Applications Now Open For New £28.5 Million UK Games Fund During the London Games Festival, the new UK Game Fund will be launched, distributing £28.5 million to British studios over the coming years. Funding will be provided across three categories, with grants of £20,000, £100,000 and £250,000. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Business Roblox Becoming a Multi-Tier Community Due to Roblox Plus and Separate Kids’ Accounts Roblox has announced two significant changes. Two new account types for children and young teenagers are intended to improve safety. At the same time, the Roblox Plus subscription service is set to launch in April. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
(Polaris) Events Polaris Convention 2026 Ticket Sales Now Online Regular ticket sales for Polaris Con 2026 from 9-11 October are now online. A one-day ticket runs between 39-42€, with family options available for Sunday. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Business UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025 To mark the start of the London Games Festival, the British trade association UKIE has released market data on the UK games market in 2025, which has seen growth across almost all segments. According to UKIE, the UK games industry employs 74,000 people and contributes over £6 billion to the GDP. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
(Digitec Galaxus) Business Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Business Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #14 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarkt. This week's topics include a new Master's in Game Studies, the TH Cologne's summer school, creepypasta and more. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read
Off the Grid is Gunzilla's f2p web3 game (Gunzilla Games) Business Contractors Accuse Gunzilla of Not Paying Them For Months A range of LinkedIn posts from former contractors for Gunzilla Frankfurt accuse the company of not paying their salaries for months. Sources from the Ukrainian subsidiary meanwhile told GamesMarkt that the issue runs deeper. CEO Korolev denies the claims. By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read
Denis Fedorov, founder of Unfrozen and CEO of Nova Assembly © Nova Assembly / Fedorov Business G+ Denis Fedorov: "In Many Ways, Nova Assembly Is Our Direct Response to the Current State of the Industry." Nova Assembly is a holding company established by a collective of five renowned game studios. We spoke to Denis Fedorov, founder of Unfrozen and CEO of Nova Assembly, about setting up the company in response to the current state of the industry, Cyprus as a location, and future plans. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Bright Future Studio © Travian Games Business Travian Games Opens New Office for Bright Future Studio in Cologne Travian Games is strengthening its location strategy by opening a new office for its subsidiary, Bright Future Studio GmbH, in Cologne-Nippes. This move sees the Munich-based company investing in the expansion and further development of its locations. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Berlin based Wooga is part of Playtika since 2018 | Picture: Wooga Business Playtika: Special Committee Will Review Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value The Israeli gaming group Playtika has announced the formation of a special committee. With advice from Morgan Stanley, the committee is tasked with exploring options and alternatives “to unlock and enhance shareholder value”. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Screen Juice presented their first game, Morbid Metal, at the Ubisoft stand during gamescom 2025. The team made a lasting impression with the game itself, as well as with their passion for fast-paced, cinematic combat; Adrian Lacey Business G+ Screen Juice: When Vision, Community and Courage Forge an Indie Miracle From indie to AAA, we periodically showcase a studio from the German-speaking development scene. This time: Screen Juice from Cologne. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
