09.05.2026
Event
Lange Nacht der Computerspiele 2026
The Long Night of Computer Games will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. On May 9th 2026, HTWK Leipzig will...
News and events from the games industry in Saxony.
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17.04.2026
Event
GXR Meetup at CAGGTUS
GXR Meetup at CAGGTUS: Come to Indie Ground at 4:30 p.m., network with others, and kick off the event together....
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12.04.2026
Event
Narration in Space – Getting Started with AR
AR workshop on April 12th: Join artist Nadine Kolodziey to create site-specific augmented reality experiences around the Heilandskirche.
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11.04.2026
Event
Connected Realities: Interactive Engagement in WebXR
Hands-on XR: On April 11th, this workshop will demonstrate how VR and AR experiences can be developed and linked across...
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09.04.2026
News
Leipzig opens the R42 Games Hub: Spanning 2,000 square metres, the hub brings together gaming, co-working, events and start-up support...
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28.03.2026
Event
Chemnitz Linux Days – one of the largest events of its kind in the German-speaking world
The Chemnitz Linux Days 2026 will take place on 28 and 29 March at Chemnitz University of Technology – featuring...
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18.03.2026
Event
Behind the Games #03 – Games Accelerator Alumni-Special
On Wednesday, 18 March, you can once again get an exclusive look behind the scenes of game development. Starting at...
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13.03.2026
News
Apply for funding now and be an exhibitor at Caggtus and/or gamescom 2026!
Leipzig-based games startups & IT companies: Secure up to 70% funding for Caggtus Leipzig and gamescom 2026.
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06.03.2026
News
How is the games industry doing in Saxony? A new study provides insights
The game study provides a concise overview of Saxony's gaming scene: 36 companies, R42 Accelerator, growth, skilled workers and spillover...
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08.03.2026
News
Developer from Chemnitz roasts expansion of Chemnitz-Leipzig railway line with satirical online game
A new browser game turns the delayed Chemnitz–Leipzig railway expansion into a satirical, pixel-style experience—free to play online.
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24.08.2025
News
Next Level Cribs: What exactly is ‘Next Level: Saxony!’? – Episode 1
If you weren't able to attend the presentation of ‘Next Level: Saxony!’ at the Saxony joint stand during gamescom 2025,...
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28.10.2025
News
Pre-registration for gamescom 2026 – SACHSEN! joint stand!
You can now register in advance and without obligation for the gamescom 2026 joint stand SACHSEN!
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29.10.2025
News
MDM provides over €6 million in funding for film and media projects
The Central German Media Fund is supporting 49 projects, including 7 games and 2 XR projects from Saxony, with a...
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04.11.2025
News
CAGGTUS Leipzig 2026 – Stand registrations are open
Be part of CAGGTUS 2026: Expo, LAN Party and Indie Ground – stand registration and information available from 13 October...
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19.12.2025
News
Next Level Cribs: Speed Dating with the Players – Episode 4
With the series ‘Next Level Cribs’, we want to focus on the games industry in Saxony. In the first season,...
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26.11.2025
News
Documentary: Bildschirmspiel01 – the games console from the GDR
The YouTube channel Simplicissimus has published a documentary about the first and only game console from the GDR.
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13.12.2025
Event
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 – 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the Narranauts are hosting a cosy mini game jam: candlelight, soft music, the smell of...
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05.12.2025
News
Next Level Cribs: The fear of gaming subsidies – an interview with Friedrich Lüder
With the series ‘Next Level Cribs,’ we want to focus on the gaming industry in Saxony. In the first season,...
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28.11.2025
News
Submission deadlines for MDM funding in 2026
The Central German Media Fund (MDM) has published an overview of the current submission deadlines for funding in 2026.
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21.11.2025
Event
Behind the Games #02
The event format that really gives you a glimpse behind the scenes of game development!
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17.11.2025
Event
From Robotron to Poly-Play – computers and video games in the DRR
René Meyer from Holzhausen will present his new book in a lecture. Younger people will have a unique opportunity to...
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14.11.2025
News
Registration for the “Lange Nacht der Computerspiele” 2026
You can now register for the "Lange Nacht der Computerspiele" and be there next year on 9 May 2026!
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07.11.2025
News
Next Level Cribs: Players from Saxony and their experiences – Episode 2
In episode 2 of Next Level Cribs, three regional founders talk about their experiences and important key players in Saxony.
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05.11.2025
News
Open call for the 2026 start-up class of the R42 Games Accelerator in Leipzig
The R42 Games Accelerator offers workshops and coaching for founders in the games and media industry – apply for the...
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17.10.2025
Event
‘The Little Mouse’ celebrates its premiere as an immersive film as part of the Traumfabrik exhibition
Das Reynard Films Team aus Leipzig feiert die Premiere ihres immersiven Weihnachtsfilmes "Die Kleine Maus" im Rahmen der Traumfabrik-Ausstellung im...
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30.09.2025
News
Saxony at gamescom 2025 – our summary
Saxony at gamescom 2025: 24 exhibitors, stage programme and networking highlights – an overview of the Saxony joint stand.
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20.08.2025
News
Next Level: Saxony! – New brand promotes Saxony as a gaming location
The new Next-Level Saxony brand brings together funding, events and networks for start-ups and developers in Saxony – all at...
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18.08.2025
News
More Saxon exhibitors at gamescom 2025
Saxony is represented for the second time this year with a joint stand at gamescom, the world's largest trade fair...
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26.06.2025
News
MDM funding for Saxon gaming studios
Saxon gaming studios attract funding from Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung
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16.01.2025
News
Saxony in the top ten gaming locations in Germany
Saxony in Top Ten
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30.11.2024
News
MDM introduces funding guideline for games – launch January 2025
New funding guidline for games in Saxony!
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21.08.2024
News
R42 receives accelerator funding
R42 receives EUR 900,000 in funding