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Esports

Second Esports Report on the German Esports Industry

The E-Sport-Bund Deutschland (ESBD) has published its second report on the German esports industry. It focuses on the industry's self-image, structures and future as it undergoes transformation. The report was prepared in collaboration with the Hochschule für angewandtes Management and PwC Germany.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

G+ Recruiting & Employer Branding: Gaming and Esports in HR

To attract new skilled workers and make companies more appealing to applicants, HR departments are turning to gaming and esports, beyond mere gamification. This serves as an effective employer branding strategy, as demonstrated by the following projects and initiatives.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 15 min read

Business

Global Esports Industry Week 2026 in Cologne

Global Esports Industry Week 2026 will take place in Cologne this year, coinciding with IEM Cologne. Over 400 attendees and more than 75 speakers are expected. The Global Esports Industry Week debuted last year in Austin, Texas.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

PwC Presents First Results of This Years Global Entertainment and Media Outlook

Globally, the entertainment and media sectors are set to grow by an average of 3.4 per cent, reaching a turnover of 4.2 trillion dollars. It is unclear to what extent games will contribute to this growth. According to a media report, PwC forecasts a dip in turnover for the US gaming market in 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

G+ Game Music Makers: Akira Yamaoka

He made the soundtracks for Silent Hill, Shadows of the Damned, Slitterhead, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and much more: We interviewed legendary composer Akira Yamaoka about making game music, his audio pipeline when making games, the best game soundtracks and his favourite ways to work.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

Events

15th Paris Games Week Takes Place 22-25 October 2026

The anniversary edition of Paris Games Week takes place from 22-25 October. For its 15th iteration, the organisers promise a new playable expo experience, new, out of the box partnerships and a redesigned venue. Ticket sales are online now as well.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Tabletop

United Videogame Workers Endorse Wizards of the Coast Union

"Like you, we are feeling the drain on our wellbeing and livelihoods that these corporations are putting on us:" The United Videogame Workers union UVW-CWA has endorsed the MTG: Arena team unionisation efforts at Wizards of the Coast.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Dave The Diver - In The Jungle

In The Jungle is a substantial expansion for the million-selling game Dave The Diver, one so large and varied that Mintrocket (Nexon) could have sold it as a standalone game. What adventures await the charming diver in the jungle?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read

Products

Witchspire

Survival-crafting games on PC are everywhere, almost as common as deck-building games. It's difficult to stand out in this crowded market, but Envar Games' Witchspire attempts to do so with its witch-themed setting, flying broomsticks, magical fairy-tale world and tameable familiars.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read