Bandai Namco Entertainment Confirms Attendance at Gamescom

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Show Update and Gamescom Asia Early Bird Ticket Sales Ends

With just a few weeks to go before the event kicks off, the exhibition halls at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 are filling up with well-known brands, including Bandai Namco, Capcom, Razer, Sega and Nintendo. Meanwhile, the Early Bird ticket sale ends on 29 September.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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BSR Breaks gamescom Sales Record for Fourth Year in a Row

"I don't know if we can top that", Black Screen Records CEO Kevin Schulz laughs: For the fourth year in a row, the Cologne vinyl retailer has broken its gamescom sales record in the Merchandise area.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Gamescom Organisers Respond to Hardware Theft

At gamescom 2026, hardware was stolen from the business area. This fact quickly spread throughout the industry. While the organisers' initial response was largely met with rejection and criticism, they are now striking a different tone.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Firy Sells Its Minority Stake in Hamburg-based Exit Games

The US company Firy, formerly Skillz, has sold its stake in Exit Games back to the Hamburg-based company. The purchase price for the stake, amounting to almost 10.5 per cent, is 55 million dollars, which is only slightly higher than the investment made in 2021.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Snapshots: A Visit to the Bandai Namco Cross Store in London

London houses one of only two physical Bandai Namco Cross Stores, both in the UK. We've been on site to check out the concept and showcase store, which focuses heavily on gachapon machines and TCG play spaces.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

G+ Strong Believer in the Physical and Digital Gaming Ecosystem

Following the MBO, CentreSoft became part of the Hemani Group and now has an owner who shares CentreSoft’s long-term vision. CEO Paul Sherry on CentreSoft’s goals, the underestimated importance of retail, and why distribution is about much more than just moving boxes.

By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read

Business

GamingUp Showcase opens submission window for GSA Games for 2027

Following its debut at gamescom 2026, the organisers of the GamingUp Showcase are already making plans for 2027. Studios from the GSA region can now submit their applications again.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Products

Endless Legend 2

Amplitude's Endless Legend has been responsible for many shakeups in the 4X strategy genre over the years, and now Endless Legend 2 enters a market in which the genre staple Civilization struggles. Will Hooded Horse and Amplitude make the most of it?

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Esports

WOW Virtual Bundesliga Starts 2026/27 Season

The WOW Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) will begin its 2026/27 season with an expanded selection of competitions. The Club Championship begins on 15 October, with spectators present at all offline knockout rounds. The Player Championship will be held in a new in-game mode in EA Sports FC 27.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read