gamescom Raw Fury Confirms Attendance at Gamescom Raw Fury is the latest publisher to confirm its attendance at gamescom. Whilst the company plans to showcase five titles in the business area – including two as yet unannounced games – Raw Fury will be showcasing the recently announced Hillthorn in the entertainment area. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Photo: Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia gamescom More Space: Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 to be Held Across Four Halls Following the success of the first gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show last year, the outlook for 2026 is one of growth. Thanks to an additional hall, the exhibition space is set to increase from 30,000 to 35,000 square metres. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
gamescom Gamescom Dev Talk Review: Product/Market Fit In this week's gamescom dev talk review, we look back at a presentation that explores the basics of commercial game marketing. Martin Wein from GameFlex explains what “product-market fit” means, why it's important, and why it's often missed. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
gamescom First gamescom dev legal summit Announced On gamescom dev Tuesday this year, the event will for the first time hold a legal summit. It is organised by game and Video Games Europe. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
In 2026, Sony Interactive Entertainment will once again not be having a stand at gamescom. Ten years ago, the PlayStation stand was a major attraction (archive image; photo: Koelnmesse) gamescom Sony Interactive Will Once Again Not Have a Booth at Gamescom As in previous years, Sony Interactive Entertainment will not be exhibiting at gamescom in 2026. It remains to be seen whether the company will participate in the event in other ways. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
gamescom The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Channels in Gaming Advertorial | The video game industry is witnessing a significant shift as publishers move toward direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels, bypassing traditional platform gatekeepers like app stores and console marketplaces. Visit Xsolla at Gamescom to learn more. By Xsolla • 1 min read
Crimson Desert at gamescom 2026: Pearl Abyss is cooperating with Samsung (Pearl Abyss) gamescom Pearl Abyss Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence Pearl Abyss will cooperate with Samsung to bring Crimson Desert to the gamescom entertainment area on modern hardware this year. The developer will also hold two talks at gamescom dev. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
(DGA) gamescom Netherlands Pavilion confirmed for gamescom 2026 The Dutch Games Association has confirmed the Netherlands Pavilion at gamescom 2026 business area. 24 companies and institutions from the Netherlands will exhibit there. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
gamescom Road to gamescom – Everything You Need For a Successful Business Week in Cologne Whether it’s your first time at the trade fair or you’re a gamescom veteran – Road to gamescom gives you everything you need to know about gamescom 2026. Facts and overviews, interviews and tips on what’s on at and around gamescom, and which numbers you should have saved on your mobile. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Background: Rheinauhafen in Cologne (KoelnMesse) gamescom Cologne Nights: What to Do after gamescom Closes When gamescom closes down for the day, your Cologne visit doesn't have to stop being great. Find restaurants and bars, event tips and sightseeing ideas in our Cologne guide. By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read
gamescom Gamescom Dev Talk Review: Inception Publishing: The Shift to Indie Self-Publishing This week’s gamescom dev talk review takes us to an exciting panel featuring Jason Della Rocca, Philomena Schwab, Kirsten-Lee Naidoo and Rodrigue Duperron, which explores why indie developers should take publishing into their own hands, not only because the vast majority of pitches are rejected. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla gamescom Xsolla Launches Scholarship to Bring 20 Developer to Gamescom Xsolla has launched the Xsolla Developer Scholarship Programme – Cologne 2026. Developers can apply until 15 July, provided they hold a visa for Germany or do not require one to enter the country. Xsolla will cover the cost of accommodation and gamescom tickets for 20 developers. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
