Fantasia Malware — Feral Loop Fever
2026-03-14 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Berlin) | HAU3, Tempelhofer Ufer 10, Berlin, 10963, Germany
Presenting video games in unique performative settings is the hallmark of the Berlin collective Fantasia Malware, who return to HAU in 2026 to present three new short performances. Inspired by video game streams on platforms like Twitch or YouTube, the group develops its own video games and plays them live in front of audiences, turning online modes of social interaction into a shared, physical experience. Each of the three performances combines the tradition of reading stories to an audience with video game technology and culture. The games navigate through stories about landlords, child-like jesters and Google spreadsheets.
“Mirror Mall: Into the Heavens” follows the journey of two child-like jesters who want to escape the Sun – an oppressive and controlling adult figure who dominates their world. The performance is based on experiences growing up queer in the Australian suburban Christian school system.
“LANDLORDS” is the story of one life told through five landlords. The game begins as a black-and-white pixelated poem and develops into a kaleidoscopic 3D dream.
“((sycophant’s sky chart))” is a multi-level text-based game written in Google Sheets. The performance navigates through three parallel worlds, minimal and immersive, coherent and discordant, fantastical and malfunctioning.
Find out more: https://www.hebbel-am-ufer.de/en/programme/pdetail/fantasia-malware-feral-loop-fever

Game Creators Hangout
2026-04-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-05 19:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Various Venues, Berlin, Germany
Note: always check the Meetup page for each edition to see the location of this event as it changes from time to time!
The Hangout is a place where those who create games or are interested in it meet up and talk about whatever they like. Its a place for the community, but also to connect people from different communities. It does not matter whether you’re a veteran game dev, just started school or just dabble in creating games in your free time – all of you are welcome here.
Find out more: meetup.com/game-developers-berlin/

Talk & Play #55
2026-04-22 18:30 - 22:00 | UE – University of Applied Sciences Europe, Dessauer Str. 3-5, Berlin, 10963, Germany
Talk & Play is a free event taking place since 2013 every two months that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet and exchange knowledge in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment.
Everybody’s welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you like games, we’ll make sure you have a good time! Important: this is NOT an event only aimed at developers!

A MAZE. / Berlin 2026
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-17 | Silent Green, Gerichtstraße 35, Berlin, 13347, Germany
A MAZE. / Berlin is an international festival, a platform for independent and arthouse games and explores the world and culture of playful media.
Find out more: 2026.amaze-berlin.de

Games Ground 2026
2026-11-05 - 2026-11-09 | Alte Münze, Molkenmarkt 2, Berlin, 10179, Germany
Games Ground is a dynamic platform that bridges the gap between the gaming industry and its community, fostering constructive exchanges on equal footing. From impactful B2B content such as business insights, publishing opportunities, and career development, to a vast array of B2C activities including game showcases, eSports tournaments, and interactive experiences, Games Ground welcomes everyone—from industry professionals and indie developers to casual gamers and curious newcomers. With Berlin as its hub, Games Ground continues to drive forward innovation, collaboration, and cultural celebration in the gaming world. Whether you’re here to network, learn, or simply play, Games Ground is a festival for everyone who loves games. 🎮
Find out more: https://www.gamesground.de
