Taipei Game Show Opens Exhibitor Registration and Submissions for Indie Game Award

Events

Creative Europe Media: 17 Free Slots at Polaris 2026

17 studios from EU countries can showcase their game for free at Indie Arena Booth on Polaris 2026, thanks to Creative Europe Media. Additionally, 10 studios from low audiovisual capacity countries can get travel grants as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

About Tough Decisions and Great Joy Putting Together the Gamescom Dev Sessions

The countdown to gamescom and to gamescom dev is on. The first speakers have been announced. In this interview, Head of Programme Nico Balletta reveals how the session list is put together, how he ensures a good balance, and why he believes it is essential to give young talents a stage.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

Events

GermanDevDays Extend Ticket Registration

Submissions for the GermanDevDays in July have been extended until 11 July. The event takes place on 22-23 July.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

Stillfront Group is Looking For a Successor to CEO Alexis Bonte

Alexis Bonte is stepping down from his role as CEO of the Swedish Stillfront Group, the parent company of Goodgame, Playa Games and Sandbox Interactive, amongst others. Bonte will remain in his post until a successor has been found.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Christioph Hartmann is General Manager of Ubisoft’s Creative House 2

Ubisoft has confirmed another key member of its future management: Christoph Hartmann, who previously established the 2K label for Take-Two Interactive, is General Manager of Creative House 2, which is responsible, for the Tom Clancy’s sub-brands The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

GamesMarket Daily 1 July 2026 - Sony Discontinues Discs, GamesMarket Anniversary, Bavarian Funding Reform, Gamescom Exhibitor News & More

Sony is discontinuing both the PS3 and PS Vita stores as well as physical disc production come 2028. The secondary market will be impacted. Our GamesMarket Daily from 01 July 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

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

People

Wiebke Wiesner Becomes New MD of MFG Baden-Württemberg

Wiebke Wiesner has become the new managing director of Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (MFG). She succeeded Carl Bergengruen on July 1, 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

gamescom

IGN to Produce Gamescom Awesome Indies Show For The First Time

Studios can now apply for both the editorial segment and the sponsored slots on the ‘gamescom awesome indies show’, which will be broadcast on 27 August. The show is being produced by IGN for the first time.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read