gamescom asia (Archive Picture) © Koelnmesse Business BMWK Funds Market Exploration Trip to Singapore and Thailand Following a recent gaming market exploration trip to the UK, the German games industry is once again invited to participate in a new opportunity. In October, with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), a delegation will travel to Singapore and Bangkok, including a visit By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Skich Business Skich Launches Alternative App Store (iOS) in the EU The mobile game recommendation app Skich is expanding its offering with an integrated alternative app store in the EU, initially for iOS and later for Android. Previously known as a game recommendation app (in the vein of Tinder), the Cypriot company Skich has now launched its own EU app store By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© game Business Games Companies Rate Competitiveness as Poor, Criticize Political Commitment Amid ongoing coalition negotiations for a new government, the game association has published data from its latest industry barometer, revealing a pessimistic mood within the German games industry. Many companies are calling for stronger political support. Felix Falk, Managing Director of game, describes the results as "alarming." According By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Stephan Reichart at the devcom Leadership Summit 2025 © game events Events devcom Leadership Summit: Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity Before heading to GDC, GamesMarkt spoke with Stephan Reichart, Managing Director of game events and organiser of devcom. The discussion covered the premiere of the devcom Leadership Summit, the unique insights and networking opportunities it provided, areas for improvement in 2026, and how the devcom Leadership Dinners are extending the By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
With Dungeons of Hinterberg and Songs of Silence, the GSA region has two multiple BIG Award nominees © Microbird Games, Chimera Entertainment Business 12 Nominations for Studios from the GSA Region at the BIG Festival A total of 962 games from 71 countries were submitted for the BIG Festival at gamescom latam. Now, the 90 finalists have been selected—including 12 games from 9 studios in the GSA region (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria). In addition, more exhibitors have been confirmed for the event. Even though By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
IAP revenue in Germany in 2024. © Sensor Tower Business Mobile Gaming Market Grew in 2024, With Germany Ranking Fifth Worldwide Mobile gaming grew again in 2024, with mobile gamers spending $82 billion on in-app purchases worldwide. Germany ranked fifth in the world in terms of spending. These are the findings of the "State of Gaming Report 2025" by market research firm Sensor Tower. Global in-app purchase (IAP) revenues By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
Matthew Bromberg, President and CEO, Unity © Unity / Business Wire Business How Unity Aims to Regain the Trust of the Games Industry By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read
Matthew Bromberg, President and CEO @ Unite 2024 © Unity Business Unity CEO: "I think the only way to regain trust is to prove that you're worthy of it" Engine provider Unity has lost a lot of trust. The company's much-criticised runtime fee was scrapped in September 2024, while the company is reorganising under new leadership and streamlining, with nearly 3,000 employees set to leave in 2023/2024. GamesMarkt spoke to President and CEO Matthew Bromberg By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Hendrik Lesser, President of the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) © rcp Business Hendrik Lesser Concludes Discussions of EGDF About Challenges in 2025 In 2025, the industry will face challenges just like in the previous year. This is the core statement of a post by EGDF President Hendrik Lesser, giving his conclusions about the latest discussions within the association, which held a call with its members about the state of the industry at By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The main jury of the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 © BMWK / Andreas Mertens Business DCP Main Jury Meets in Berlin The main jury for the Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP; German Computer Games Award) is meeting in Berlin to make its decisions. The nominees are expected to be announced soon, while the winners will only be revealed at the gala in mid-May. The countdown has begun for the Deutscher Computerspielpreis. On 12 By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
This year, the Level Up Festival in Salzburg will have its own cosplay stage © Lina Jakobi Business Level Up Salzburg to Feature a Dedicated Cosplay Stage for the First Time The Level Up Gaming Festival will take place for the fifth time in Salzburg at the end of June. In addition to an e-sports and a community stage, the 10,000 or so visitors can look forward to a third stage dedicated to cosplay events and shows. More than 10, By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Niantic Spatial/Scopely Business Scopely and Niantic Confirm Partial Acquisition and Split of Niantic Scopely and Niantic have officially confirmed plans for Scopely to acquire Niantic's gaming business and nearly all games. Not only assets but entire teams including their heads Kei Kawai and Es Wu will transfer. The geospatial AI business will be transferred to a new company called Niantic Spatial. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
