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
Halo: Campaign Evolved © Xbox Game Studios Products Halo: Campaign Evolved Halo: Combat Evolved, released nearly 25 years ago, is one of the most influential and important shooters. Following a previous re-release, Halo Studios and Xbox Game Studios have now launched an ambitious remake of the game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Krafton @ gamescom 2026 © Krafton Business Krafton Broke Two Records for Revenue and Operating Profit in Q2 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, Krafton set records for both revenue and operating profit. Revenue grew by almost 95%. The South Korean company benefited from the successful launch of Subnautica 2 and the ongoing strong performance of the PUBG franchise. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
R6 Central Combine Finals © eosAndy Esports R6 Central Combine Finals at Ubisoft Düsseldorf Last weekend saw the R6 Central Combine Finals take place at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, complete with a host of additional activities. Team Pannuhuone won the championship title and €10,000 in prize money in the finals. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers © 505 Game Business 505 Games Continues the Wuchang Series; Digital Bros Opens a Subsidiary in Chengdu 505 Games and Indolphinity, a Chinese game development studio founded by Xia Siyuan, jointly announced that they have entered into a development and publishing agreement for a new chapter of the Wuchang series. Digital Bros Group is set to establish a dedicated subsidiary in Chengdu. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
gamescom Xbox Lineup at gamescom 2026 Microsoft's Xbox division has one of the largest stands at gamescom 2026. The booth will showcase 25 upcoming games and 140 gaming stations, featuring both in-house and third-party titles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
At gamescom 2025, Ubisoft featured Anno 117: Pax Romana in particular © Koelnmesse GmbH, Harald Fleissner gamescom Ubisoft Announces gamescom 2026 Lineup At gamescom 2026, Ubisoft will be giving a prominent showcase to Rayman Legends Retold. The French publisher will also be bringing back the popular Community Lounge. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Arknights: Endfield @ gamescom 2026 © Gryphline gamescom Gryphline Confirms Bigger gamescom 2026 Presence Publisher Gryphline has announced that Arknights: Endfield will debut at Anime NYC in New York from 20 to 23 August, before returning to gamescom in Cologne with an expanded booth. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
It is likely that Sandbox Interactive's Albion Online will be ported to the PlayStation 5 © Sandbox Interactive Funding Federal Funding Goes to Sandbox Interactive and stillalive studios Two more studios are receiving funding from the German Federal Government's Video Game Funding Programme. The beneficiaries are Sandbox Interactive in Berlin and stillalive studios in Munich. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
