Two German Studios Nominated for Digital Vikings Awards

Awards

TIGA Reveals 2026 Awards Shortlist

UK trade association TIGA has revealed the extensive shortlists for their Games Industry Awards show on 18 November in London.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

gamescom

CD Projekt Red and Sega Were the Big Winners at the gamescom awards 2026

CD Projekt Red and Sega were the most successful at the gamescom awards 2026, with three prizes each. Ubisoft received the Best Business Booth award, while Games Done Quick was honoured with the Heart of Gaming Award.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

gamescom

Tiny Bull From Italy Wins 7th European Games Night

With a pitch for their upcoming game, Tiny Bull Studios from Italy won the 7th European Games Night by SpielFabrique, NRW Global Business and Business France this year held at Bootshaus. The OFAJ young studio prize went to Screen Play Studios for Burning Bridges.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

VaultN and Paysafe Team up to Offer Real-Time B2B Payment Settlements for Game Distribution

In partnership with Paysafe, VaultN integrates payments directly into the distribution process, allowing transactions to be settled instantly rather than through lengthy reconciliation procedures.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Harvey Elliot on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Harvey Elliot, CEO Playstack (UK), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

David Scarborough Joins Blizzard as EMEA Comms Senior Manager

The former Senior Account Director at Brands 2 Life is now Blizzard's new Senior Manager for EMEA Comms: David Scarborough joins the Microsoft subsidiary in London.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

G+ German Federal Government Funds Games with Over €260 Million

For years, the German federal government has supported the production of computer and video games in Germany, sometimes more, sometimes less. Where did the money go? How much was handed out, and to whom? And most importantly, is it all even worth it?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 11 min read

Products

Kojima's Physint Moves From PlayStation to Xbox

Sony Interactive Entertainment has unexpectedly cancelled Physint, the stealth-action project of Hideo Kojima. In its search for a new partner, Kojima Productions has found a match in Xbox. This collaboration will extend beyond Physint and OD.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Politics

EGDF Publishes Open Letter Against Apple's New EU Terms

Apple's new terms in the EU don't resolve its problems, keep fees high and restrictions in place, argues the EGDF in an open letter to the European Commission.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read