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Esports

Nintendo Confirms Its Participation in gamescom 2026

One of the major players has confirmed that it will participate in gamescom 2026: Nintendo has announced that it will return to Cologne this year.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Esports

Ubisoft and Xbox Extend Partnership for R6 Siege and Blast R6 Esports

Building on their previous success, Ubisoft and Microsoft are extending their partnership. They will once again be offering in-game benefits, fan experiences and premium activations related to esports through Rainbow Six Siege and Xbox Game Pass.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

People

Build A Rocket Appoints Hanna Berger and Tod Osammor to Its Management Team

The gaming and esports agency Build A Rocket is strengthening its management team. Hannah Berger has been appointed Head of Social Media, and Ted Osammor has joined the team as Sales Lead.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Awards

Nyx Game Awards 2026 Open Submission

The Nyx Game Awards have opened early submissions for this years' show.

By Pascal Wagner •

Tabletop

Magic: The Gathering Drives Hasbro Growth in Q1 2026 Numbers

Unsurprisingly, Wizards of the Coast is keeping Hasbro's numbers in the black with Magic: The Gathering. The digital gaming sector also grew slightly.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Events

MAG-C 2027 Starts Ticket Sales

Messe Erfurt has started ticket sales for MAG-C 2027. The manga, anime and gaming fair takes place 23-24 January 2027 in Thuringia's capital.

By Pascal Wagner •

Products

DCP Winner Paintbucket Games Announces SoKo 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force

In collaboration with the Federal Agency for Civic Education, Berlin-based studio Paintbucket Games is embarking on its next project: SoKo 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force will be released in early 2027 and offers a thoroughly researched yet fictionalised glimpse into West-Germany in the 1970s.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

Showcases and Steam Events to Submit To and Watch

Sony has announced its State of Play showcase for 2 June. Which other showcases are coming up, and which of those still accept your game submission? Check it out here in the GamesMarket Showcase Calendar.

By Team GamesMarket • 2 min read

Products

Warhorse Confirms Tolkien RPG and New Kingdom Come

Warhorse Studios has confirmed that they are not only working on more Kingdom Come, but also that the rumoured Lord of the Rings RPG is indeed in development.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read