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Development

GamesTalente Youth Competition Enters a New Round

In the Germany-wide youth competition GamesTalente, young gaming fans aged 13–16 from all types of schools can develop their own computer game. In doing so, they will acquire the key digital skills needed in the professional world in a fun and engaging way.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Development

Godot 4.6 Kicks off With a Tighter Integration of Industry Standards

With the recent release of Godot 4.6, the engine has taken another leap forward. The latest stable version of this popular open-source game engine focuses on improving workflows and quality of life, as well as integrating industry standards more tightly and improving performance.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

SpielFabrique Opens Applications for European Videogame Accelerator 2026

European studios have until 2 February at 11:59 p.m. to apply for this year's European Videogame Accelerator (EVA). It will take place in three stages from February to November.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

MachineGames' Jerk Gustafsson: "There's Still a Strong Appetite for Focused, Narrative-Driven Experiences"

Swedish studio MachineGames has made a big impression with Wolfenstein and, most recently, Indiana Jones. We spoke to Studio Director Jerk Gustafsson about the studio's history, the strength of the Swedish industry, its second office and why single-player games remain relevant in the age of GaaS.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read

Business

GG Bavaria Business Day Announced Ahead of the DCP

This year's GG Bavaria Business Day will take place the day before the Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP; German Computer Game Award) in Munich. Topic suggestions and presentations can be submitted from now until 10 March.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Members of the Bundestag Re-establish Cross-Party Parliamentary Group

On the initiative of Joachim Ebmeyer (CDU), Holger Mann (SPD) and Dr Andrea Lübcke (B90/Grüne), members of the Bundestag have formed a cross-party parliamentary group on games to institutionalise dialogue between politicians and the industry. It’s not the first such group in the Bundestag.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Products

Nioh 3

Nioh has developed into one of Koei Tecmo's most successful franchises, despite being relatively new. The third instalment improves upon the already excellent combat system and, for the first time, features much more open environments.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Products

GeForce Now Marks Six Years of Streaming With 24 New Games in February

To mark the sixth anniversary of Nvidia's GeForce Now this month, 24 new games are set to be added to the service, including Reanimal, Resident Evil Requiem and Delta Force.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Update: MAG-C attracted over 12,500 visitors in 2026

Nearly one week after the end of MAG-C 2026, the final visitor numbers have been confirmed. At over 12,500, they are slightly higher than last year. The anime rave also achieved a new record.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read