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Global Esports Industry Week Moves to IEM Cologne and Turns Cologne Into Esports Hotspot

Two months before gamescom, Cologne will become a hotspot for esports. For the first time, the Global Esports Industry Week will take place in Cologne alongside IEM Cologne, a series of events for esports creators and partners.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Gamescom Dev Opens Submissions For First Conference After Rebranding

gamescom dev has published its call for speakers. Interested parties have until 5 April to submit proposals for talks, panels and workshops for the conference at the start of gamescom week in Cologne.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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ChinaJoy × Game Connection Opens Award Submission and Steam Showcase Application

The 2026 ChinaJoy × Game Connection Indie Game Expo from 31 July to 3 August in Shanghai has opened submissions for the Development Awards as well as its upcoming Steam showcase. Its organised in cooperation between ChinaJoy and French expo Game Connection.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Games for Change Plans London Summit During London Games Festival

The London Games Festival, which brings together various gaming events, has a prominent new addition: Games for Change is planning its first UK event there on 15 April.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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MFG Baden-Württemberg Advertises Nordic Game and gamescom Opportunities

Opportunities galore for indies at MFG Baden-Württemberg: The state funding agency is organising a booth at Nordic Game and a market exploration trip to Sweden, as well as the usual The Länd gamescom business booth and five spots at Indie Arena Booth. Studios can apply for all of this.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Fantasy Basel Returns 14-16 May 2026

Fantasy Basel returns 14-16 May 2026 to the Swiss border city. Many big gaming names are already announced, like Baldur's Gate III voice actors, Nintendo, Media Markt and World of Games.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Registration for German Market Reconnaissance Trip to Japan Now Open

SBS Systems is organising a market exploration trip to Japan in 2026 on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, in which up to 15 German developers and publishers can participate. In addition to joint visits to local studios, a visit to the Tokyo Game Show is also planned.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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First Programme Points Announced for GG Bavaria 2026

The fourth edition of the Munich gaming fair, GG Bavaria, will take place from 6 to 8 March this year. Visitors can look forward to a weekend of gaming, esports, indie games, cosplay, career information, and nerd culture at the Kleine Olympiahalle.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

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Baltic Games Fest With New Talk and Pitch Format

The organisers are expanding the Baltic Game Fest with a new format. For the first time, the Baltic Dev Talks, presented by Deck13 Spotlight, will take place the day before.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Taipei Game Show Attracts Nearly 400,000 Visitors and German Studio Wins an Indie Award

With almost 400,000 visitors, the Taipei Game Show 2026 has once again made its mark. The number of trade visitors remains comparatively small at 2,100. From a German perspective, it is particularly pleasing that Blue Backpack impressed the jury in the Narrative category at the Indie Game Awards.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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GDC Report Confirms Industry's Unease With US Immigration Policy

The 2026 State of the Industry Report from the GDC Festival of Games shows above all how severely the industry has been affected by job cuts. However, a few questions also make it clear that US immigration policy is not leaving the industry unscathed.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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External Dev and Service Provider Side Opens Studio in Taipei

During the Taipei Game Show, the UK-based Side opened another studio as part of its global expansion. At least 75 jobs are to be created.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read