Overview

• Organisers report more than 1,500 exhibitors across 233,000 square meters, with public days running through Sunday after an opening show for roughly 5,000 fans.
• Customs deployed nearly 60 officers and checked almost 150 security and usher staff, flagging about 50 suspected social‑security registration issues, 12 possible benefit‑misuse cases, three under‑minimum‑wage employers and one 17‑year‑old working as an usher.
• Research Minister Dorothee Bär pledged €88 million in federal support for 2025 and €125 million for 2026, with the coalition planning tax incentives to address an estimated 30% cost disadvantage versus countries with established credits.
• Industry conditions remain mixed, with tens of thousands of jobs cut since 2023 even as hardware helps drive a market rebound led by strong Nintendo Switch 2 sales.
• Handhelds and media tie‑ins headline the floor, including Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally world premiere and a larger presence from streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Paramount+, with Amazon Prime showcasing Fallout’s second season.