Webedia makes Sylvain Andries New Group CFO and Dawid Hallmann New German CEO

People

Olga Ivanova Joins House of Games Team

The House of Games team has welcomed another new member: Olga Ivanova. The journalist and content marketing expert has taken on the role of Community Manager.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Chris Chung to Head Neowiz’s New Global Business Group

South Korean publisher Neowiz has appointed Chris Chung as Head of the Global Business Group. Chung is tasked with strengthening Neowiz’s competitiveness as a global publisher. The appointment is part of a reorganisation of the group.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Morgane Ruiz

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 5 min read

People

Olga Ivanova Joins House of Games Team

The House of Games team has welcomed another new member: Olga Ivanova. The journalist and content marketing expert has taken on the role of Community Manager.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

Headup Announces gamescom 2026 Lineup

Düren publisher Headup has revealed its full lineup for gamescom 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

NRW is Funding 10 Games With 603,000 Euros

At its latest meeting, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW’s Digital Games Funding Committee approved just over 600,000 euros in funding. This will go to a total of 10 projects at various stages of development.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

Indie Arena Booth: Full gamescom 2026 Lineup

The Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2026 features 11 delegations, 17 publishers and over 180 developers showing their game in the entertainment area. Find every single one in our list.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Esports

North Rhine-Westphalia is Funding 30 Apprenticeships for Esports Coaches

North Rhine-Westphalia is continuing its support for esports in Germany’s most populous federal state. Thanks to new funding, 30 subsidised training places for esports coaches will be available in 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Funding

Medienboard is Funding Gaming Events in the Capital Area With Over €260,000

In the first half of the year, the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg approved €7.3m in funding for initiatives to promote the capital as a media hub. Almost €1m is being channelled into initiatives for new media, including games. Funding for games-only events totals over a quarter of a million.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read