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Lay, Wefers and Mathia are the Game Industry’s New Liaisons at DLR Projektträger

The new liaisons for the games industry at DLR Projektträger have been introduced: Department Head Dr. Patrick Lay, Project Manager Dr. Stefanie Wefers and Deputy Project Manager Paul Mathia will be the contacts for games and funding.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

G+ This Austrian Made A Supernatural Fan Game And DLC Over 12 Years, All For Free

Jot Brunner alias Ilikescifi made Uebernatural, a Supernatural series fan game, released it in 2021 and delivered a story DLC today. All of it is free. We interviewed him on love for the series, his time in the GSA games industry and more.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

People

Clemens Mayer-Wegelin Follows Hester Woodliffe as Video Games Europe Chairman

The European games publishers’ association, Video Games Europe, has a new chair of the board. Nintendo executive Clemens Mayer-Wegelin has taken over the role from Warner Bros. executive Hester Woodliffe, who has driven the association forward over the past two years.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

G+ Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy on Operating a Forever Game and "Not Chasing Trends"

Jagex is celebrating the 25th anniversary of RuneScape this year. We spoke to Jon Bellamy about the franchise's enduring popularity, the current MMO market, how the company has ditched problematic monetisation strategies and the privilege and responsibility that comes with owning a 'forever game'.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

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This is the Main Jury Who Decided the Best German Games of 2026

The winners of the DCP are decided; we just don't know who they are yet. Yesterday and today, the Main Jury of the German Computer Game Award has gathered and ruled over the fate of this year's best German games.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Sima Iurova

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 4 min read

Products

"Kickstarter is Not Just About Money - it's About Proving That the Game Resonates With People."

Spanish indie studio Quickfire Games is working on Prelude: Dark Pain and has chosen to use Kickstarter as a platform. In this interview, co-founders Arturo Martín and Pablo Castellanos discuss this strategy, the market for turn-based games, and what it's like to develop games in Seville.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

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Reforged Studios Acquires Headup Games from Düren

After divesting from Thunderful in 2024, the until-now independent indie publisher Headup has been fully acquired by Reforged Studios from Malta. Dieter Schoeller will remain in charge while also becoming Chief Publishing Officer at group level. No jobs are supposed to be lost.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

G+ Interview: What Makes Nightdive Studios Decide to Bring Back a Classic?

Remasters and Enhanced Editions of classic games are Nightdive Studios' speciality. We spoke to Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development, about their current remasters, the challenges of obtaining the original games, their selection process for re-releases, and this unique market segment.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 8 min read

People

LFG Con 2026 Press Conference: All That's New

New ticket structures, an app, FFF Bavaria as a new funding partner, MTG and Pokémon TCG tournaments and much more: At today's press conference in Hof, the LFG Con has presented their 2026 event plans together with District Administrator Oliver Bär.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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Wista Management Appoints Christian Boldt as Head of House of Games Berlin

Bit by bit, the House of Games Berlin is becoming a reality. Wista Management, the operating company, has now filled a key position: Christian Boldt has been appointed Leader of the House of Games Berlin.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

Xbox’s Corporate Vice President is Departing from Microsoft

Xbox’s current Corporate Vice President is leaving Microsoft in the coming weeks. Lori Wright had been with Microsoft for nine years, almost seven of which as Corporate Vice President of the Xbox division.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read