ZBD Launches Payments Stack Built for Games

Business

The Public Gaming Privatization Wave: Why Public Equity Markets Are Losing Their Grip on Video Game Publishing

In his new update industry expert Zoran Roso analyses why the rigid demands of linear quarterly earnings are causing a systematic valuation breakdown against the multi-year, hit-driven development cycles of interactive entertainment.

By Zoran Roso • 5 min read

Business

Harvey Smith and Ben Horne Set Up Black Pony Immersive

Veteran game developers Harvey Smith and Ben Horne have founded Black Pony Immersive, a new game studio specialising in the design and development of first-person action RPGs - specifically, immersive sims - in which players create their own experiences through emergent game systems.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Womenize! Rolls Out Its Masterclass Series Across Germany Thanks to Federal Funding

With its project Womenize! Games and Tech Masterclasses 2026–2028, the initiative is doubling down on its commitment to enhancing visibility and equal opportunity for women in the German gaming industry.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Campus

Game Studies Watchlist 2026 #32

The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter, curated by Professor Rudolf Inderst, is published weekly on GamesMarket. This week's edition focuses on Zelda 2, Nintendo vs Magnavox, FROG 2026 and more.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Business

The Public Gaming Privatization Wave: Why Public Equity Markets Are Losing Their Grip on Video Game Publishing

In his new update industry expert Zoran Roso analyses why the rigid demands of linear quarterly earnings are causing a systematic valuation breakdown against the multi-year, hit-driven development cycles of interactive entertainment.

By Zoran Roso • 5 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 20 August 2026: Mattel, ProbablyMonsters, Womenize! Federal Funding, Black Pony Immersive & More

Federal funding received by Womenize! is the news of the day, making a good thing better. Two Mattel news congregate, although they are not necessarily related. And we collected new service offers for you.

By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read

Business

Harvey Smith and Ben Horne Set Up Black Pony Immersive

Veteran game developers Harvey Smith and Ben Horne have founded Black Pony Immersive, a new game studio specialising in the design and development of first-person action RPGs - specifically, immersive sims - in which players create their own experiences through emergent game systems.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

Mattel to Debut at gamescom 2026

Mattel is set to make its debut as an exhibitor at gamescom 2026, bringing together playable digital games, giveaways, live entertainment, and fan experiences.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

gamescom Week 2026: All Evening Events

Never have a dull evening at gamescom 2026 with our party guide: Every sundown event, from Sunday to Sunday – now including the gamescom city festival.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read