Unity Announces Release of Unity 7 For Q1 2027

Development

Subotron Launches ‘Playing Art’ Competition for Austrian Developers

Developers from Austria have until 30 September to submit ideas based on the Belvedere’s Open Content Collection. A jury will select games from these submissions for exhibition at Belvedere 21 and as entries for the Austrian Impact Game Idea 2026 competition.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Immersive Media Days 2026 Showcases Nine Projects from Munich Game Students

Nine projects from two cooperative study courses held by several Munich universities together, coached by experts: The Immersive Media Days are a great example of cooperation between games learning and games industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Development

G+ Why AI Makes Sense in All Areas, But Not For All Tasks

Sunrise Village is still online thanks to the use of AI. Thomas Lehr, Director of Game Engineering at InnoGames, talks about the reactions to the Sunrise Village case, when and how the use of AI can be effective and why InnoGames uses AI to drive growth but not for cost savings.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

gamescom

‘Games Spark Excitement for the Future’ is Main Theme of Gamescom 2026

As part of the July press conference for gamescom, game and Koelnmesse have, as is traditional, also unveiled the fair’s main theme and two trend themes for the show. The focus is on social responsibility and indie games.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

Gamescom Exhibition Space Fully Booked For The First Time

No space available: the exhibition space at gamescom 2026 is completely sold out for the first time. This was announced by Koelnmesse during the first press conference for gamescom 2026, at which further exhibitor names were also revealed.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

Update: Confirmed gamescom Exhibitors 2026

Want to know which exhibitors have already confirmed their gamescom presence? We are keeping count: In our always up to date list of companies, delegations and joint booths with links to additional info on the exhibition presence.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

Interview: Transition to the Next Stage of Gamescom Dev

The upcoming gamescom dev will be Stephan Reichart’s last as Managing Director of game events and, at the same time, Frederik Hammes’ first. We spoke to both of them about the upcoming change, the transition period and what lies ahead for Stephan and gamescom dev.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

gamescom

Aerosoft Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence

Sim publisher Aerosoft has confirmed its gamescom 2026 presence. Along with Winter Resort 3 and Professional Ship Simulator, five unannounced sims will be shown for the first time: In the fields of police work, mining, firefighting, crab fishing and roadmaking.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Abyssus

With so many cooperative roguelite shooters out there, it's hard to stand out from the crowd. Abyssus, from DoubleMoose Games and The Arcade Crew, attempts to do just that, offering players an unconventional underwater setting and powerful gunplay.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read