In 2025, GG Bavaria took place for the first time in the Small Olympic Hall (Kleine Olympiahalle). [Alexander Hartung für Games/Bavaria] Business Games Bavaria Confirms GG Bavaria for March 2026 GG Bavaria will continue in 2026. The event, organized by Games Bavaria, will take place again at the Kleine Olympiahalle in Munich from March 6 to 8. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
DevGamm CEO Maria Chyrvona (left) and Founder Lerika Mallayeva explaining the DevGamm 2026 timeline in Lisbon (GamesMarkt) Business DevGamm on Growth Path to Dubai, Here’s Why After a massive growth-spurt in Lisbon this year, DevGamm is moving to Dubai next. We explain why based on market data from the UAE, MENA's drive to gaming power and an exclusive interview with DevGamm CEO Maria Chyrvona. By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read
Impression from Caggtus 2025 [Picture by Leipziger Messe | Niclas Schmidt] Business Caggtus: Tabletop Tournament, More Space for Artists and Reduced Prices for Merchandise Retailer Six months before the trade fair, advance ticket sales for Caggtus 2026 are in full swing. New details from the concept are also being revealed. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The exhibition floor of DevGamm Lisbon 2025 in the Crystal Center of Myriad Hotel Lisbon (GamesMarkt, Pascal Wagner) Business DevGamm Lisbon 2025 - Photo Recap DevGamm Lisbon 2025 closed this weekend and GamesMarkt was on site. Relive Portugal's most important games B2B event with out picture gallery and see who graced the stage, exhibited their game or partied at the awards. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
Ghost Town by Fireproof Games won the TIGA Award for Game of the Year 2025 (Fireproof Games, TIGA) Products The Horror: Ghost Town and Still Wakes the Deep win Double at TIGA Awards 2025 Both Fireproof Games and Secret Mode won two TIGA Awards last week at the UK association gala. Sony Interactive and a Microsoft studio got double gold as well. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
All winners of the DevGamm Awards 2025 (GamesMarkt) Products One DevGamm Award Goes to GSA, Two Grand Prizes to Indie Rockstars With Kaizen Game Works taking the biggest cash prize for Promise Mascot Agency and YCJY the Grand Jury Prize for Keep Driving, DevGamm Awards 2025 in Lisbon turned out to be an indie star fest. One award went to Austria for Crowded by Nestwork Games. Despelote and Drop Duchy also won big. By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read
DevGamm CEO Maria Chyrvona opening the 2025 event. Business DevGamm Lisbon 2025 Introduces New DevGamm Timeline At the DevGamm Lisbon 2025 opening, the 2026 event timeline was revealed, with Dubai in Spring and foggy Gdansk in Summer. The keynote was held by Chris Charla of Xbox about tips to reach more players in the ecosystem. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
NRW Minister Liminski will attend the Bisalina Speedruns (NRW Staatskanzlei) Business Bisalina Speedruns 2025 Will Be Bigger in Every Respect For this year's Bisalina Speedruns, NRW's media minister Nathanael Liminski is set to appear. More than 120 B2B guests have also announced their attendance. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business Games Industry Conference Closes With New Record With 3,423 trade visitors, the Games Industry Conference (GIC) in Poznan, Poland, set a new record. The exact date for 2026 will be announced in the coming weeks. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Marta Cienkowska with GIC Organiser Jakub Marszałkowski (Picture by GamesMarkt) Business Poland's Minister of Culture Marta Cienkowska Visits GIC and Awards CEEGA to Warhorse Studios The second day of the GIC was not only marked by interesting presentations, but also by politics. Polish Minister of Culture Marta Cienkowska visited the conference for a round table discussion with the industry. Later, she also presented the main prize at the Central & East European Game Awards. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Business Games for Families With More Partners Than Ever Before The Games for Families trade fair roadshow from Planetlan has reached and exceeded pre-pandemic levels in terms of the number of partners. Nineteen companies with over 30 brands will be participating in the fall events. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Events Symposium Spiel | Museum 2025 in Cologne The conference exploring the role of digital media and playful formats in museum practice will be held in Cologne from 12 to 14 November 2025. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
