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Business

Open Source in Game Development: Why Licence Compliance Matters More Than Ever in Times of AI

By Sandra Spensberger • 5 min read

Politics

European Consumer Protection Agencies Take Action Game Companies With Ingame Purchases

The EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network is targeting nine game companies with an EU-wide enforcement to bring their ingame currency practices in line with EU regulations. The companies are Activision Blizzard King, Crytek, InnoGames, Mojang, Plarium, PLR, Riot, Supercell and Ubisoft.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

G+ Weekly Steam Charts: How Well Do EA Sports FC 27, Control and Transport Fever 3 Resonate?

EA Sports FC 27 tops the weekly Steam charts, but it is considerably less popular than its predecessor. Interestingly, however, the popularity of Control Resonant, Ace Combat 8 and Transport Fever 3 differs in Germany compared to the global market.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Business

Open Source in Game Development: Why Licence Compliance Matters More Than Ever in Times of AI

By Sandra Spensberger • 5 min read

People

Harald Riegler Becomes CBO, Florian Bohn CEO of Jumpgate

In addition to the new roles for Harald Riegler and Florian Bohn at Jumpgate, Kristoffer Funseth and Julian Bock are further new additions to the C-suite, which also includes Patrick Streppel.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD

Kingdom Rush from Ironhide in Uruguay is one of the best-known and longest-running tower defense franchises. The series is now celebrating its 15th anniversary, with the release of Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD marking a return to its roots.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Politics

VGE and EGDF Speak of Substantial Disagreement With CPC Regarding Classification of In-Game Currencies

In a joint statement, Video Games Europe (VGE) and European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) have rejected the allegations made by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network. Despite being asked, the CPC has yet not comment the legal basis for its classification of in-game currencies.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 30 September 2026: CPC Network, Steam Charts & Changes, Coffee Stain Showcase, Womenize! & more

With an attempt to break away from self-regulation in the industry, the EU has made waves today. Also in the news: New personel at Booster Space, weekly Steam charts and a new showcase.

By Pascal Wagner • 6 min read

Opinion

G+ Comment: The EC is the Carrot, the CPC Network is the Stick

How does the EU intend to regulate games? Whilst the Commission praised games industry’s self-regulation when it unveiled the EU Kids Act, consumer protection groups in Brussels have launched a new action against the industry. A well-thought-out plan looks rather different, says Stephan Steininger.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read