Events

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GIC Sees Summer Edition as Part of Its Brand Expansion

With just a few weeks to go before GIC Sprint in Katowice, the organisers have revealed further details. In terms of concept, the Summer Edition of Poland’s largest B2B developer conference is modelled on the main event, albeit with some differences in the details.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

No Game City Vienna in 2026, New Dual Concept in 2027

Europe's second-biggest pure gaming convention Game City Vienna will not take place in 2026. Instead, event agency Mice & Men is working on a new concept for 2027: A localised Game City in one place, and several decentralised Game Days around it.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Awards

Two German Studios Nominated for Digital Vikings Awards

The shortlist for the Digital Vikings Awards, presented as part of Devgamm Gdansk, has been announced. Among the 12 nominated games across the four product categories are two titles from Germany. All Devgamm Gdansk participating studios are in the running for Studio of the Year.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

Press Start Celebrates Conclusion With BKM in Berlin

With a closing event in Berlin, the Press Start stipendiates, game association and Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur have celebrated along with Bernd Gallep, Head of the Department for Innovation and Creative Industries at the BKM.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Events

GodotFest 2026 Takes Place 3-4 November in Munich

The second GodotFest will take place from 3 to 4 November 2026 at smartvillage in Munich Bogenhausen.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

First Playable 2026: The Schedule

The eighth edition of Italy's leading games business event, First Playable 2026, will take place in Florence from 10 to 12 June. Speakers and the programme have now been finalised.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Events

All Games from German Indie Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2026

For the first time, the Deutsche Indie Showcase was officially part of Summer Game Fest in 2026. Here you can find all the games and studios from Germany, Austria and Switzerland that participated!

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Events

German, Austrian and Swiss Titles Featured at Wholesome Games 2026

Cosy in GSA: Several studios from Germany, Switzerland and Austria have presented their games at the Wholesome Games Showcase this weekend. Newly announced: The Last Leviathan DLC for Stray Fawn's massive hit The Wandering Village.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

Summer Game Fest 2026: All the Announcements

The opening show of the Summer Game Fest 2026 featured one highlight announcement after another, from Resident Evil Veronica to Guild Wars 3, 1666: Amsterdam, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain and Final Fantasy VII Revelation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

Events

Womenize! 2026 Saw 170 Participants

For the eleventh time, Womenize! has served as a platform for women and underrepresented individuals in the games and tech industries, with 170 participants attending in person and over 35,000 people watching on Twitch.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

gamescom

Webedia Confirms gamescom Presence

GameStar and its sister magazines have confirmed their gamescom presence for this year with a huge 'FYNG City' booth in Hall 7. The next FYNG Show will also take place there on 26 August.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

Nintendo Summer Tour 2026 Announced for Germany

The Nintendo Summer Tour is Back: Visiting ten German cities in five months, Nintendo will be part of several city festivals and conventions. Starting in June in Stuttgart, the tour will close out in October on Polaris in Hamburg.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read