Amazon Game Studios Will Stop Publishing Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark

Business

Sentiment Within the German Games Industry is Improving

The game association has published its annual report on the German games industry for 2026. According to the industry barometer, a higher proportion of companies expect the industry to develop positively than in the previous year. However, negative assessments still slightly outnumber positive ones.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Swipe Right has Taken Over PR for Square Enix Europe

Swipe Right has gotten the contract for Square Enix Europe's PR agency. The UK agency will be at gamescom for a first big stop.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Safeguard Proceedings Initiated: How Nacon's Future Will Be Secured

Bigben Interactive, Nacon's parent company, announced an agreement in principle with the main financial creditors, as well as the filing of a petition for the commencement of accelerated safeguard proceedings. This is what it means for Nacon.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Kalypso Media Appoints Karen Ionescu as Sales Manager

In the run-up to the company's 20th anniversary, gamescom and the upcoming release of Tropico 7, the sales specialist Karen Ionescu is joining Kalypso Media UK.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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Indie Castle by Indies United Debuts With 52 Games

The new Indie collab booth Indie Castle will bring 52 games to gamescom Hall 10.2 in an actual castle structure. It is the first community booth by new brand Indies United, organised by Insomnia Development.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

gamescom

gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site

Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Marvel's Wolverine: Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and Accessories

Set to launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on 15 September 2026, Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine is arguably Sony Interactive Entertainment's most significant release of the year. To mark the occasion, a limited-edition PS5 console bundle and accessories have been unveiled.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

gamescom

gamescom congress 2026 Reveals Full Program

With the entire schedule of gamescom congress out now, 85 speakers will provide 165 talks and panels. Highlights include several politics panels, including German Federal President Steinmeier, and industry experts discussing “Playing Field Democracy” and “The Games Effect”.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Fundraising Expert Laaser Founds good shift UG

With her new company good shift, Lena Laaser wants to bridge the fields of gaming and fundraising she has been working in for the last five years.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read