Kick-Off for Spiel 2026 in Essen: Awards, Growing Numbers and Future Issues
The international board game industry as well as the community gather in Essen, Germany, to show, try and celebrate the newest games at Spiel 2026, the world’s largest board game fair. We’ve covered the opening event and awards here.
Self-Publishing Framework: What SpielFabrique Wants to Offer
With a new accelerator concept, SpielFabrique offers advice on self-publishing in a new sprint-focused online program. We spoke to Project Manager Matthes Lindner about the course, self-publishing as a skill even when signing a publisher, and the costs of an accelerator program.Latest Articles
GamesMarket Daily – 23 Oct 26: MBB Funding, Paris Game Biz, GameRecruit, DevGamm, Xbox Cloud Gaming, US Market
An eventful week in gaming draws to a close with a recap of Paris Games Biz and news of new funding initiatives from Berlin. Thanks to the DevGamm Awards nominees and a stabilising US games market, spirits are also lifting following the BioWare news.
Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Funds 13 Games With €926,000
The New Media Funding programme from Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg has awarded €926,000 in funding to 13 game projects. The programme focuses on emerging studios and start-ups, and many of the funded projects are the first or second of their kind.
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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.
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.People
Side Acquires Roboto, Appoints Codella and Strengthens Its Presence in China
The acquisition of Roboto Entertainment is a threefold win for Side: as well as gaining further resources, the games service provider is strengthening its presence in China and, with Roboto founder Andrea Cordella, is gaining an experienced Global Head of Art.
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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GamesMarket Daily – 23 Oct 26: MBB Funding, Paris Game Biz, GameRecruit, DevGamm, Xbox Cloud Gaming, US Market
An eventful week in gaming draws to a close with a recap of Paris Games Biz and news of new funding initiatives from Berlin. Thanks to the DevGamm Awards nominees and a stabilising US games market, spirits are also lifting following the BioWare news.
Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Funds 13 Games With €926,000
The New Media Funding programme from Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg has awarded €926,000 in funding to 13 game projects. The programme focuses on emerging studios and start-ups, and many of the funded projects are the first or second of their kind.
