© DiGRA Campus DiGRA 2026 Conference Takes Place in Maynooth, Ireland The DiGRA 2026 Conference will take place in Ireland from 14-18 June 2026. Paper submission opens are open right now. The conference revolves around the ways in which games are pleasurable. The DiGRA (Digital Games Research Association) 2026 conference will be hosted at Maynooth University in Maynooth, Ireland from 14 By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© AIAS Business Submissions for the 29th DICE Awards Open Until Early December Publishers and developers have until December 5 to submit their titles for the 2026 DICE Awards, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. It is one of the most important awards in the international gaming industry: the DICE Awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) will be held By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© RGDA Business Romanian Game Industry Report Sees Strong Growth in 2024 The Romanian Game Developers Association and Banca Transilvania have released their 2024 game industry report. Romanian game revenue has risen by eight per cent since 2023, with the biggest studios in the country being international subsidiaries like EA and Ubisoft. The Romanian Game Developers Association has released a short report By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© GamesMarkt Business Ubisoft Lifts the Curtain on Vantage Studios Ubisoft's new subsidiary, which brings together the three top franchises Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six under one roof, has a name: Vantage Studios. Teams from six locations worldwide will be assigned to the studio. Vantage Studios, the new subsidiary which is build with a By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
By combining anime, Japanese culture, retro and new gaming, Figuya x Konsolenkost stores, such as this one in Magdeburg, offer an onsite experience that attracts customers. © Figuya x Konsolenkost Business Figuya X Konsolenkost Reopens 4th Former GameStop Germany Location The expansion of the Figuya X Konsolenkost joint venture continues: the fourth store has now opened in Neu-Brandenburg. According to the report, over 100 customers were waiting to be admitted when the store opened, including numerous cosplayers. The company itself has not issued another press release about the latest opening. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Oliver Bulloss and Maria Redin © MTG Business Modern Times Group Announces New Corporate Structure and Management Changes With Capital Markets Day approaching, Sweden's Modern Times Group (MTG) has set a new course for the future. The idea of the “Gaming Village” has been further developed with two districts. This has been accompanied by personnel changes. Some studio heads are taking on new roles, while others By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© DevGamm Business DevGamm Lisbon’s Full Speaker Lineup Now Online DevGamm Lisbon 2025 has revealed their full speaker lineup and programme. Apart from 50 speakers on the stage and 80 games on the showcase floor, a Steam event, Public Pitch and Award show will be held. The full lineup for DevGamm Lisbon 2025 is now online. The conference had already By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© Creative Europe Media Business Creative Europe Media: Games Funding Round Open Until February The current EU funding round for games is now taking submissions. Until 11 February 2026, game developers can apply for Creative Europe Media funding. The next EU funding call for Video Games and Immersive content development is here. Submissions are open right now, with the deadline being 11 February 2026. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Hendrik Klindworth and Christian Reshöft (from left) © InnoGames People Christian Reshöft Succeeds Hendrik Klindworth as CEO at InnoGames Change in leadership at InnoGames: Christian Reshöft was appointed as the new CEO of the Hamburg-based company on October 1. Founder and former CEO Hendrik Klindworth is taking on a leadership role at parent company Modern Times Group (MTG). After almost two decades of building and leading InnoGames, one of By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The winners of the Swedish Game Awards 2025 © Alexander Milton Products Hazelight Studios Wins Two Awards at the Swedish Game Awards The Swedish Game Awards 2025 were presented in Stockholm over the weekend. In the professional categories, Hazelight came out on top. In the new talent categories, Botanic Games and Lightkeepers won two awards each. The fact that Sweden is one of the most important production markets for games in Europe By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
This years Gotheburg Book Fair had more than 95.000 visitor © Niklas Maupoix Business Göteborg Book Fair Sets Games as One of Three Themes for 2026 Having just concluded with nearly 100,000 visitors, the Gothenburg Book Fair has unveiled the themes for its 2026 event. In addition to Quebec and public education, games will be a key focus. The Swedish association Dataspelsbranchen is delighted. Books and games are a perfect match, yet despite regular attempts By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© Pexels, Timur Weber Business HR Survey Shows: Prejudice Against Gaming Decreases Job Chances A survey by E wie Einfach and sd vybrant shows that gaming as a hobby can still negatively impact job chances of applicants because of prejudices in HR manager mindsets. Genre and age of HR manager can make a difference in evaluation, however. Does gaming as a hobby affect the By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
