Events

Events

Caggtus Wants to Grow and Is Launching Sales Earlier

Leipziger Messe has set a goal of continuing to grow for the upcoming fifth edition of Caggtus. To that end, sales of both exhibition space and LAN spots will begin earlier, in September.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

Update: gamescom Week 2026: All Evening Events

Never have a dull evening at gamescom 2026 with our party guide: Every sundown event, from Sunday to Sunday.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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Aerosoft Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence

Sim publisher Aerosoft has confirmed its gamescom 2026 presence. Along with Winter Resort 3 and Professional Ship Simulator, five unannounced sims will be shown for the first time: In the fields of police work, mining, firefighting, crab fishing and roadmaking.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

New Venue for the London Games Festival 2027

The London Games Festival 2027 will take place in mid-April at a larger venue in the heart of the city. It will offer greater accessibility and an expanded professional programme. Significant audience growth was seen among B2B and international attendees in 2026.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Events

Strong Interest from Exhibitors in the Polaris Convention

This year's Polaris Convention is set to take place in Hamburg from 9 to 11 October 2026. With more than 350 exhibitors already confirmed, including Nintendo, Playa Games, NDR/ARD and Congstar, there are only a few spaces left in the exhibition area.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Publishing

BR Universes: ByteRockers' Games Signed Three New Games

At the BR Universes event in Berlin, ByteRockers' Games unveiled new games and publishing partnerships. Demos were held at the historic Zeiss-Großplanetarium, where Neo Berlin 2087 (Elysium Games), Rosaby Roots (Spaceflower), and Lavender Fields (Alchemical Works) were confirmed as new titles.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

gamescom

Indie Arena Booth: Full gamescom 2026 Lineup

The Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026 features 11 delegations, 17 publishers and over 180 developers showing their game in the entertainment area. Find every single one in our list.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Events

Siggraph Increases Its Spotlight on Games and Hosts Its first-ever Games Summit

For its 53rd edition, Siggraph is placing greater emphasis on gaming. Alongside the numerous technical topics covered throughout the conference, a curated Games Summit with a broader thematic focus will take place on the first day.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Events

Portside Game Assembly is Set to Continue 2027 Following Another Successful Year

For the second time, 100 carefully selected heads of indie studios have met in Hamburg as part of the Portside Game Assembly for an open exchange in a safe environment. The organisers from Gamecity Hamburg are pleased with the outcome and have announced the date for 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Events

Taipei Game Show Opens Exhibitor Registration and Submissions for Indie Game Award

Exhibitors can now register for the Taipei Game Show 2027. In addition to the trade fair, there will also be an Indie Award in 2027, open to studios worldwide, as well as the Game Linker conference.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

Creative Europe Media: 17 Free Slots at Polaris 2026

17 studios from EU countries can showcase their game for free at Indie Arena Booth on Polaris 2026, thanks to Creative Europe Media. Additionally, 10 studios from low audiovisual capacity countries can get travel grants as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

About Tough Decisions and Great Joy Putting Together the Gamescom Dev Sessions

The countdown to gamescom and to gamescom dev is on. The first speakers have been announced. In this interview, Head of Programme Nico Balletta reveals how the session list is put together, how he ensures a good balance, and why he believes it is essential to give young talents a stage.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read