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Business

GamescomLAN Co-organiser Puts the Spotlight On Its Holding Company TaKe's Home

Through TaKe TV, Dennis Gehlen has launched a number of projects in recent years, not least gamescomLAN. In 2027, the focus is set to shift to the holding company TaKe’s Home, which also houses the agencies OG Collective and yellow house.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

How GTA VI Encourages Partners and Free-Riders to Perform

Many are keen to capitalise on the release of GTA VI and are launching unusual campaigns to do so. In the US, Best Buy Gamers Beta is launching, whilst in Germany, the food retailer Edeka is listing the game. However, there are also some questionable offers, such as the one from Deblock.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

Griffin Gaming and Entertainment 360 Announce Joint Venture HITpoint for Game Adaptations

Through HITpoint, Griffin Gaming and Entertainment 360 aim to further develop both well-known brands and indie games for film and TV. However, there are no specific projects as yet.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Drill Keeper Gears up for a Q3 2027 Launch

Over two years have passed since the announcement that Hooded Horse would take over publishing Drill Keeper from ShoulderByte in Hamburg. The release window has now been set for late 2027.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Products

THQ Nordic's Gothic - A Shadow's Quest Campaign Ends Friday

The Gothic - A Shadow's Quest crowdfunding campaign by THQ Nordic has achieved all its stretch goals. Almost 3,000 backers have pledged more than €700,000.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Campus

FROG 2026 Shows Full Program

With a full day focusing on the new on-site games exhibition including presentations and a strong international focus with contributions from China, the US and Türkiye, FROG 2026 seems as strong as never before.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Esports

EWC Is Opening Its Global Platform to More Organisers

The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced its 2027 Qualifier Programme, which is designed to enable tournament organisers and local esports communities to run official qualifying competitions as part of the Road to EWC.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

over the hill

With 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, over the hill is one of the most anticipated indie games of 2026. The 1–4 player off-road exploration adventure game from Funselektor (art of rally) certainly has a lot of charm.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily - 20 October 2026: GTA VI Free-Riders, Accelerators to Join, MYI Anniversary, GDC Cuts Day, HITpoint

Exceptional tries of companies to profit from the GTA VI release, two company news related to different businesses with connection to gamescomLAN, and our in-house incubator and accelerator list for you to browse. Also news about GDC cutting a day and Play! Con in Trier.

By Team GamesMarket • 5 min read