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Xbox Confirms gamescom 2026 Participation

Even though the major "Xbox Reset" is pending, Microsoft has announced that Xbox will be attending gamescom 2026. Visitors will be able to play the campaign mode of Gears of War: E-Day, and a Fan Fest is also planned.

By Marcel Kleffmann •

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Capcom Confirms Participation at gamescom 2026

Capcom will also be attending gamescom 2026. The Japanese publisher will be showcasing Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, and offering the first worldwide hands-on demos of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

People

Federal President Steinmeier to Open gamescom congress 2026

For the first time, a Federal President will visit gamescom: Frank-Walter Steinmeier will open the gamescom congress, before he joins a tour through gamescom, talking to developers and trying out games.

By Pascal Wagner •

Business

Games in Italy: The Gateway to Italy's Video Game Industry

Advertorial | As part of First Playable and the Italian Video Game Awards 2026, IIDEA has launched an updated version of Games in Italy, the digital platform designed to bring the Italian video game industry together in one place.

By IIDEA • 2 min read

Campus

G+ Further Education in Games Skills: An Overview

Just because you already work in the games industry, the joy of learning new things and the urge to educate yourself further doesn’t stop. Here, we collect opportunities of further education around game skills in all of Europe.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Camel 101: How This Small Portuguese Studio Remains Sustainable Since 2009

Advertorial | Camel 101, founded by Bruno and Ricardo Cesteiro, is one of the few Portuguese studios focusing on original IP. In this portrait and company history, we put the developer of Those Who Remain and now DEAD STOP: No Vacancy into the spotlight.

By APVP • 5 min read

Business

G+ "Not Everyone Is Competing for the Same Player" in Regards to the Launch of GTA VI

"Not everyone is competing for the same player," says Adam Smart, AppsFlyer's Global Director of Product – Gaming, regarding the launch of GTA VI in November. He also discusses the potential impact of this major release on the industry and the opportunities it may create.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Products

G+ Two Game Sales Awards for Nintendo and One for Microsoft in May 2026

In May 2026, three games received a Sales Award from game - the German Games Industry Association. Two of the awards went to Nintendo and one to Microsoft.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read

Insights

Newzoo: China and US Account for More Than Half of $201.6bn Dollar Gaming Market 2025

PC games as a growth driver, the dominance of the two largest markets and sustained growth until 2028 – in its latest quarterly update on the global games market, Newzoo estimates the market size for 2025 at 201.6 billion dollars and highlights a number of interesting trends.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read