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Tabletop

Lorcana Introduces Premium Collector Boosters

Following Magic: The Gathering's example, Disney Lorcana has introduced collector boosters for the Into the Inkdark set releasing in Q1 2027. Chase cards include serialised new Rarity types. Prices are not yet known.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Tabletop

The Hobbit - Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering - The Hobbit delivers a whimsy flavor win and an enjoyable Limited experience that is carried by strong, reliable Commons and Uncommons. This is the way a mini-set has to be to succeed in the format.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Esports

Wizards of the Coast Becomes Sponsor for G2 Esports

Wizards of the Coast has signed up as long-time sponsor for Berlin esports team G2. The partnership will include several Wizards game logos rotating on the team's jerseys, starting with Archetype Entertainment's Exodus.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Nvidia's Gamescom 2026 Announcements and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Launched

At gamescom 2026, Nvidia announced the release of DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, as well as more games with RTX features and more developers supporting RTX Spark, including Ubisoft (Anno 117) and Embark (ARC Raiders).

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Esports

Vitality Rising Bees Win the Equal Esports Cup

At gamescom 2026, Deutsche Telekom and SK Gaming hosted the fourth Equal Esports Cup, a League of Legends tournament for women and non-binary players.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Politics

game: No Cooperation, No AfD at gamescom

"Video games aren't a spectator sport, and neither is democracy": At the gamescom congress opening, shortly before President Steinmeier's speech, game CEO Felix Falk has made the position of the association clear: no cooperation with the AfD, no invitations to gamescom for them in the future.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Campus

Spillover Effects from Games Research: Several Associations Promise Cooperation

With a roundtable at gamescom congress and a reception by BMFTR and DLR later that day, the topic of spillover effects from games research and industry has been a focal point of last week. The DGSW and the German Informatics Society promised further collaboration.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Campus

22nd TU Darmstadt GameDays Open Registration

Science Meets Business: From 28-29 September, the 22nd GameDays will take place at TU Darmstadt. Building on the roundtable discussion “Spillover Effects from Games Research” from gamescom congress, the event explores serious games in particular.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

gamescom

When Will Gamescom 2027 Take Place?

Following the success of gamescom 2026, which attracted 368,000 visitors along with over 36,000 trade visitors, the dates for gamescom 2027 have now been confirmed.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read