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Two Zero Latency VR Locations Are Opening in Germany

Leading global free-roam VR company Zero Latency VR will be bringing its line-up to two new German cities. Two new venues are set to open in northern Germany, one in Bad Oeynhausen and one in Bremen.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

AI Does Not Shield Game Studios from Copyright Claims: What Developers Need to Know

In a new monthly column for GamesMarket, IT and IP law expert Sandra Spensberger will bring legal knowledge to the games industry. For the first one, we are dipping into the music industry for an example of legal problems with the creative use of LLM-generated content.

By Sandra Spensberger • 4 min read

Business

GameStop Submits Proposal For eBay Takeover

GameStop has made a takeover bid to eBay’s shareholders. According to GameStop, the takeover could yield cost savings of US$2 billion within a year.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Gamescom Latam: EA and the Brazilian Football Confederation CBF Announce Partnership

In South America, too, gamescom is used as a platform for major announcements. For example, Electronic Arts and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced a partnership at gamescom latam that includes licensing agreements as well as joint marketing initiatives.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #17

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's topics include horror and humanity, Expanded Conference and identity building.

By Rudolf Inderst • 2 min read

Business

The End of "Steam and Pray": How data is saving indies in gaming's VC winter

In 'Zoran's Update', experienced games manager Zoran Roso comments on current industry topics on LinkedIn. This time's topic: Why having a good game on Steam and hoping for a favourable algorithm is no longer enough; developers now need reliable data to survive.

By Zoran Roso • 4 min read

Business

German VR Organisations Present a Joint Strategy Paper on Virtual Worlds

In order to translate existing strengths in the field of VR into value-added opportunities, several VR associations and organisations in Germany have developed a joint strategy paper and have now presented a ten-point list of recommendations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

German Computer Game Award Back To Alternating Between Munich and Berlin

After it was gone for two years, the fixed rotation of the Deutscher Computerspielpreis between Berlin and Munich is back again. The last two years, the DCP location was chosen in open competition - however, Berlin and Munich had won anyway.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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FIA Chooses Assetto Corsa Rally For Its Rally Esports Programme

505 Games, Supernova Games and Kunos Simulazioni have scored a major success in esports: the FIA has chosen the fledgling rally spin-off of Assetto Corsa for its FIA Esports Global Rally Tour.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

How Local Games Funding Works in Practice in Germany, and Why It Is so Important

Game development is hard, complicated and costly, particularly in expensive locations such as Germany. Therefore, federal and regional funding plays a crucial role. This case study looks at Songs of Silence by Chimera Entertainment, which received federal funding and local support by FFF Bayern.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 10 min read

Business

Games Done Quick Brings Speedrunning Marathon to gamescom

Games Done Quick (GDQ) is collaborating with gamescom to create a new live event in August 2026. This will be the first time that GDQ has held an official event in Europe. The event will be a three-day speedrunning marathon.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

505 Games Acquired the Wuchang IP

505 Games (part of the Digital Bros Group) has acquired Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP from the Chinese developer, Leenzee Games. This acquisition is a key part of the company's strategy to expand its portfolio of premium action RPGs and strengthen its position in China.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read