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People Nicolas Godement on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026 How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Nicolas Godement, CEO Twin Sails Interactive (France), to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
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Co-directors of the programme: Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO of Women in Games / Marco Accordi Rickards, President of Structura © Isaaman, WiG / Daniele La Malfa Events The Games Forum Roma Wants to Bring Together Games, Academia, Culture & Industry Women in Games and Structura are bringing together industry professionals, academics, researchers, and cultural organisations for the first edition of The Games Forum Roma. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Funding Irish Games Fund Launches a New Round With New Funding Tiers Following its successful launch in 2026, the Irish Games Fund is entering a new phase. According to the industry association IMIRT, the concept has been further developed. Funding is now provided in three stages: the Development Fund, the Prototype Fund and the Release Fund. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
People Nicolas Godement on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026 How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Nicolas Godement, CEO Twin Sails Interactive (France), to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
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VR-XR-MR Meta Connect 2026: AI, New Glasses and Just Some Content At Meta Connect 2026, Meta outlined its roadmap for XR for the coming months. The company is focusing on AI and a diverse range of devices including its new vr flagship product Meta VR Glasses. There is also new VR content, but this is not the main focus. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
