G+ These Incubators and Accelerators You Can Apply for in 2027
Just starting out with your game dev company and need the basics, or have taken the first step but need to grow? Good ways to achieve both are often incubators or accelerators. In our list, you can find the right one for you, whether online or on site, as well as how and when to apply.
G+ Researcher Portrait: Nadine Trautzsch
In our ongoing series about games researchers, we portrait the people who bring game studies forward and define how game making is taught and learned at universities. Today in the spotlight is Nadine Trautzsch of IU International University, professor for Game Design and Game Art.Latest Articles
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.
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.
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.
G+ These Incubators and Accelerators You Can Apply for in 2027
Just starting out with your game dev company and need the basics, or have taken the first step but need to grow? Good ways to achieve both are often incubators or accelerators. In our list, you can find the right one for you, whether online or on site, as well as how and when to apply.
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G+ Weekly Steam Charts: The Sales Are Strong With Galactic Racer
Although Star Wars: Galactic Racer hasn't had quite such a strong start as Star Wars: Zero Company, it has made a remarkable leap up the weekly Steam charts. Dota 2 and Arc Raiders are staging a strong comeback, while Hellraiser: Revival is performing better than expected, especially in Germany.
G+ Drake Star: Gaming M&A, Private Financings and More in Q3 2026
Global technology investment bank Drake Star has released its latest Global Gaming Report for Q3 of 2026. The report covers M&A activity, private financing and IPOs in the games industry. This quarter saw robust gaming M&A activity, while gaming stocks rallied.
G+ Insights: Four Interviews with Indie Studios on Themed Steam Sales
How do indie studios decide which Steam sales events to participate in, and is it worth doing so? We asked these and more questions to Rebeca Polo (The Game Kitchen), Kathrin Radtke (Spellgarden Games), Rafal Jaki (The Astronauts), and Lauranne Cauduro (The Game Bakers).People
Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Lena Laaser
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.
Leipziger Messe Brings Patricia Freiberger On Board as caggtus Project Assistant
Patricia Freiberger is the new project assistant for caggtus Leipzig at the Leipziger Messe. She took over from Michelle Hammer on 1 October, who remains in the team and is responsible for several other parts of the event.
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Wolfsschanze – Operation Götterdämmerung
Wolfsschanze – Operation Götterdämmerung, developed by Polygon Art from Koblenz and published by Markt+Technik, is a compact game with a small price and a clear goal. While it looks like a few patches are needed to achieve that, Markt+Technik's dedication to physical games is commendable.
Hearthstone: Reign of the Black Empire
Over ten years ago, Blizzard Entertainment launched the collectible card game Hearthstone, and today sees the release of its latest expansion, Reign of the Black Empire. However, there are plenty of future plans in the pipeline, including for the Battlegrounds mode.
Latest Articles
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.
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.
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.
G+ These Incubators and Accelerators You Can Apply for in 2027
Just starting out with your game dev company and need the basics, or have taken the first step but need to grow? Good ways to achieve both are often incubators or accelerators. In our list, you can find the right one for you, whether online or on site, as well as how and when to apply.
