GamingUp has announced the GamingUp Showcase, a new digital presentation format dedicated exclusively to game development projects from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Scheduled to take place during gamescom 2026, the event has been designed to provide selected productions from the DACH region with additional international visibility, strengthening their presence during one of the busiest periods on the gaming industry calendar.

The initiative will feature a curated selection of content, including trailer premieres, gameplay demonstrations, in depth presentations, and editorial segments focused on participating games and studios. The lineup is intended to highlight both independent productions and projects developed by established companies, creating a diverse showcase for creators of different sizes and backgrounds.

The platform is being positioned as a complementary opportunity during the highly competitive gamescom season, offering games an additional avenue to reach players, media outlets, and business partners at a time when attention is heavily concentrated on major announcements and presentations throughout August.

Paul Kandora, Executive Producer of the GamingUp Showcase, outlined the project's goals, stating: “Our goal is to provide developers from the German-speaking region with an additional stage alongside existing showcase formats while creating international visibility for exciting projects”. According to Kandora, the objective is to expand exposure opportunities for developers from the German speaking region while working alongside existing showcase formats.

Several projects have already secured a place in the initial lineup, while applications for the remaining showcase slots are still open (https://gamingup.de/#submit-your-game). Through this approach, the organizers aim to further strengthen the representation of the DACH development scene and introduce international audiences to a broader range of creative projects emerging from the region.