Of course, there was also a cosplay of Mäxi, the event's mascot, at MAG-C | Picture: Jerrografie/Screenshot Business Update: MAG-C attracted over 12,500 visitors in 2026 Nearly one week after the end of MAG-C 2026, the final visitor numbers have been confirmed. At over 12,500, they are slightly higher than last year. The anime rave also achieved a new record. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Jasmin Kreft, Innovation & AI Strategist at SAE Institute | Picture: SAE Institute Business SAE Institute Offers New AI Training Courses for Media Professionals The new AI training courses offered by the SAE Institute are primarily aimed at freelancers and solo self-employed individuals, who can receive reimbursement for up to 90 per cent of the fees thanks to the so-called Compass funding programme. Of the seven qualifications, one is relevant to games. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Business The Modder's Dilemma: The War Over Paid UGC In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why free modders can be good for a game, but revenue-generating UGC partners are even better for publishers. By Zoran Roso • 3 min read
Picture by Roblox Business Roblox Grows, Reaches 3.4% Share of Global Gaming Market But No Profit Roblox has achieved impressive growth in 2025, as shown in its latest financial statements. User numbers, bookings and revenues are all on the rise. However, this is still not enough to turn a profit, and this is not expected to change in 2026. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Business Global Esports Industry Week Moves to IEM Cologne and Turns Cologne Into Esports Hotspot Two months before gamescom, Cologne will become a hotspot for esports. For the first time, the Global Esports Industry Week will take place in Cologne alongside IEM Cologne, a series of events for esports creators and partners. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
gamescom dev MD Stephan Reichart and Lars Janssen, Chairman of the Board game – The German Games Industry Association Business Gamescom Dev Opens Submissions For First Conference After Rebranding gamescom dev has published its call for speakers. Interested parties have until 5 April to submit proposals for talks, panels and workshops for the conference at the start of gamescom week in Cologne. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Business ChinaJoy × Game Connection Opens Award Submission and Steam Showcase Application The 2026 ChinaJoy × Game Connection Indie Game Expo from 31 July to 3 August in Shanghai has opened submissions for the Development Awards as well as its upcoming Steam showcase. Its organised in cooperation between ChinaJoy and French expo Game Connection. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Susanna Pollack, President Games 4 Change © Games For Change Business Games for Change Plans London Summit During London Games Festival The London Games Festival, which brings together various gaming events, has a prominent new addition: Games for Change is planning its first UK event there on 15 April. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Picture: Sony Interactive Entertainment Business Sony Can Rely On Its PlayStation Business Despite Hardware Setbacks In the 2025 seasonal business, Sony sold fewer consoles but more games and was able to further increase the number of subscribers. As a result, quarterly sales in the Games & Network Services segment declined, but operating profit rose. Expectations for the full year were revised upwards. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
FFF MD Dorothee Erpenstein (second from left), Bavarian Media Minister Dr. Florian Herrmann (third from left), along prominent faces from the German movie industry at FFF Press Lunch 2026 (FFF) Business Bavaria's Game Funding Overview 2025: 2.5 Million Euros for Games At yesterday's FFF Press Lunch, the Bavarian funding agency has revealed its yearly numbers for 2025. 2.5 million euros in games funding, a lot of XR presence on festivals and of course plenty of movie successes have been presented. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
The Länd booth at gamescom business area 2025 (MFG Baden-Württemberg / Tobias Vollmer) Business MFG Baden-Württemberg Advertises Nordic Game and gamescom Opportunities Opportunities galore for indies at MFG Baden-Württemberg: The state funding agency is organising a booth at Nordic Game and a market exploration trip to Sweden, as well as the usual The Länd gamescom business booth and five spots at Indie Arena Booth. Studios can apply for all of this. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Impressions from Fantasy Basel 2025 (Fantasy Basel) Business Fantasy Basel Returns 14-16 May 2026 Fantasy Basel returns 14-16 May 2026 to the Swiss border city. Many big gaming names are already announced, like Baldur's Gate III voice actors, Nintendo, Media Markt and World of Games. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
