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The latest Germany coverage curated for game developers.
Germany’s president will open Gamescom Congress in 2026, making him the first German head of state to attend Gamescom. For developers, that signals the event’s growing political weight, especially around …
Gamecity Hamburg is putting real prototype money behind five projects, with grants of up to €80,000 each for market-ready builds. For small studios, that kind of non-repayable funding can buy …
German devs had a strong showing at the 2026 awards: The Darkest Files took Best German Game and Best Serious Game, while Blue Prince won Best International Game. The Berlin …
The German game industry faces a 3% drop in employment for the second consecutive year, despite a 4% increase in the number of companies. This trend highlights ongoing challenges in …
The German games market saw a 4% growth in 2025, reaching €9.4 billion, primarily fueled by hardware sales, particularly the Nintendo Switch 2. This shift indicates a growing trend towards …
The German games industry has seen a remarkable 81% increase in the number of game companies from 2018 to 2024. This surge indicates a thriving market, which could lead to …
The German games industry is set to benefit significantly from €125 million in annual government support, which is expected to fuel growth and innovation. This funding could particularly impact roles …