Corsair Cove is the latest game from Limbic Entertainment. It was released on 31 July 2026 © Limbic Entertainment & Hooded Horse Funding Federal Funding Goes to Limbic Entertainment and Pong.Li Studios Two more studios are receiving funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. Limbic Entertainment in Langen and Pong.Li Studios in Karlsruhe are the beneficiaries. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Xbox Series X © Xbox Products Higher Xbox Console Prices in Europe Confirmed The price increases for Xbox consoles, which were announced in June due to higher storage and memory prices, have now been confirmed for Europe and the UK. Prices are set to rise by between €150 and €200. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Sephiria © Team Horay Products Sephiria After Dungreed, South Korea's Team Horay has proven that it is still possible to make an impact in the crowded action-roguelite genre with Sephiria — not only with charming pixel art graphics and fluid combat, but also with strategic inventory management. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Seaworks: Trap Season © Aerosoft Products Seaworks: Trap Season From Aerosoft, Binary Impact and Alchemical Works Three German companies — Aerosoft, Binary Impact and Alchemical Works — have announced Seaworks: Trap Season. This fishing simulator is planned for release on PC and consoles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
D-topia © Marumittu Games and Annapurna Interactive Products D-topia Amid the current AI boom, Marumittu Games and Annapurna Interactive present D-topia, a sci-fi narrative puzzle adventure in which they explore what would happen if an AI took control of every aspect of people's lives in a residential complex in order to maximise human happiness. By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
PlayStation 5 © Sony Interactive Entertainment Business Strong PlayStation Business in Q1 26, Outlook Raised Sony has reported flat sales, but a strong increase in operating income in Q1 of FY26. The company has revised its outlook upwards. In the hardware segment, Sony has secured sufficient memory to meet its projected sales volume. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
D.O.T. Defence © RattleAxe Games Products D.O.T. Defence Combining tower defence gameplay with elements of classic RTS games without complex economic systems or time-consuming micromanagement, this is D.O.T. Defence from RattleAxe Games. It is designed for short matches lasting between 10 and 15 minutes. By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read
Corsair Cove © Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse Products Corsair Cove Since its announcement a little over three months ago, Corsair Cove from Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse has generated considerable interest. The pirate city-builder launches for PC today and already has over 500,000 wishlist entries. It's no wonder, given what a great game it is. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
esports player foundation (EPF) X PwC Deutschland © EPF, PwC Esports Mentoring Program for German Esports Talents From PwC Germany and the Esports Player Foundation The esports player foundation (EPF) and the auditing and consulting firm PwC Deutschland have launched a new mentoring programme to help twelve esports talents plan their careers beyond competitive gaming. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
CEO Satya Nadella / CFO Amy Hood © Microsoft Business Nadella Expects Xbox to Return to Growth in Fiscal Year 2027 In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, Microsoft's Xbox division saw a 10% decline in revenue compared to the previous year. Even though the outlook predicts a decline in the mid-single digits, CEO Nadella expects Xbox to return to growth in fiscal year 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Emergency Call 112 – The Firefighting Simulation 3 © Aerosoft and Crenetic Products Aerosoft Launches Emergency Call 112 – The Firefighting Simulation 3 this August Emergency Call 112 – The Firefighting Simulation 3 by Aerosoft and Crenetic will be released in Early Access at the beginning of August. This marks the next chapter in one of the publisher's most important franchises, once again in collaboration with the Mülheim an der Ruhr Fire Department. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Esports Foundation X Adidas © Esports Foundation Adidas Esports The Esports Foundation Partners With Adidas for the Esports Nations Cup The Esports Foundation and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide custom Adidas national jerseys for every team competing in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. More than 100 countries and territories will wear these customised jerseys at the ENC. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
