Trier University Launches Survey Among Developers For Academic Research

Campus

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Jochen Koubek, Bayreuth University

In our new series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Starting out is Jochen Koubek of Bayreuth University.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #24

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's topics include what it takes to become a ludologist, Xbox and talks with James Bentley and Alexander Vandewalle.

By Rudolf Inderst • 5 min read

Campus

G+ Further Education in Games Skills: An Overview

Just because you already work in the games industry, the joy of learning new things and the urge to educate yourself further doesn’t stop. Here, we collect opportunities of further education around game skills in all of Europe.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Products

GTA VI Will Cost 80€, Preorders Open Midnight

After the US cost of 79,99$, we now know the price of Grand Theft Auto VI to be at 79,99€. Preorders have started at midnight today for Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Star Fox: Fox McCloud Is Back - and Better Than Ever

Who would have thought? Nintendo is bringing Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi and Slippy Toad back to the screen in a way that is more cinematic than ever before, based on what is arguably the most popular instalment in the series to date. What can be expected from this reboot?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Campus

G+ Researcher Spotlight: Jochen Koubek, Bayreuth University

In our new series about games researchers, we portrait the people wo bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Starting out is Jochen Koubek of Bayreuth University.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Business

MobyGames Launched Beta Careers Programme for Game Industry Professionals

Atari has announced Moby Professional, a platform consisting of free and premium features designed for those working in the video game industry. Moby Professional is intended to help with job hunting, business development and networking.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

GamesMarket Plus

The Italian Games Market Through the Eyes of Thalita Malagò, IIDEA Director

No one knows the specifics of the Italian games market as well as Thalita Malagò, Director General of IIDEA. We speak with her about the challenges facing the industry, what support is needed, and how they can increase the visibility of games made in Italy on the international market.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Awards

Digital Vikings Awards 2026: Moi Rai Brings Best Indie Game Prize to Hamburg

During the Digital Vikings Awards at DevGamm Gdánsk 2026, Moi Rai Games from Hamburg won Best Indie Game. Best Indie Publisher went to Raw Fury. Two awards went to Poland, another to Ukraine.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read