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Family Minister Karin Prien Speaks at game Summer Festival 2026

On 9 June's Summer Festival of the game association, Federal Minister for Family Affairs Karin Prien will be guest speaker. Democracy education and reaching young people will be the topic of the day, followed by informal exchanges.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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First Speakers for DevGAMM Gdansk 2026 Are Up

Tom Kaczmarczyk of IndieBI, Kat Schreiber of Disobey, Danylo Hoshko of Activision Blizzard/Infinity Ward, Agnieszka Gałecka of 11 bit studios and Michał Gembicki of Bloober Team are the first announced speakers for DevGAMM Gdansk 2026. More submissions are still open.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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GameCamp Bayreuth 2026 Takes Place on 16-17 May

The next "unconference" takes place in Bayreuth when the GameCamp is held on 16-17 May at University of Bayreuth. Anyone can spontaneously hold a talk, collaborate on lectures and workshops or even host a small game jam. Tickets are free.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Second Nexus Festival Introduces Band Lineup - and Coldmirror

Dead by April, Within Destruction, As December Falls, Grailknights - and Coldmirror: The second Nexus Festival in September has introduced the first bands and stars for the Nerd meets Rock meets Medieval Market event in Leipzig.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Void Interactive And Imirt Bring Three Irish Developers to Gamescom

The Irish industry association Imirt and the Ready or Not studio Void Interactive have launched the Void Gamescom 2026 Scholarship. Three IMIRT members will be able to receive grants for travel and accommodation, as well as access to the trade fair and the Meet-to-Match platform.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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DGA Confirms Dutch Pavilion at Gamescom 2026

Following an initial survey of interest, the Dutch industry association DGA has confirmed the ‘Durch Pavilion’ at gamescom 2026. Whilst co-exhibitors are being sought for Cologne, preparations for Indogo in Rotterdam – the industry’s most important Dutch B2B event – are in full swing.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Polaris Convention 2026 Ticket Sales Now Online

Regular ticket sales for Polaris Con 2026 from 9-11 October are now online. A one-day ticket runs between 39-42€, with family options available for Sunday.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Games for Families Expands by 40% in Mannheim

At its first stop of the year, the Mannheim Maimarkt 2026, planetlan’s Games for Families roadshow will take place across a significantly larger area than last year. Over 250 products from more than 20 manufacturers will be on display.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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GermanDevDays Opens Ticket Registration

From now on, anyone interested can register for a ticket to this year’s GermanDevDays (GDD). However, tickets can only be purchased upon invitation. The programme itself has not yet been finalised, and proposals for talks can still be submitted.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Christofer Sundberg Leads New Wave of Speakers at NG26

Liquid Swords CEO and Samson creator, Christofer Sundberg, is among several new speakers taking part in Nordic Game 26. The line-up also includes David Bateson, Adam Stjärnljus, Klas Eriksson and Trine Laier.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Esports Virtual Arenas Launches Esports League

In 2026, eight of Europe's leading esports organisations will compete in the EVA Pro League. Taking part will be G2 Esports, Team Vitality, Team Heretics, SK Gaming, GiantX, Shifters, Solary and OG Esports.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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For Business and Public: Games Ground Berlin Returns in Early November

Games Ground Berlin will return at the beginning of November 2026, once again featuring Business and Public Days. Alongside the main event, Games Ground is expanding its year-round offering with 'GG Side Quests', a webinar series featuring skill-building sessions for B2B visitors.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read