Japan: PS4 legt in schwacher Woche zu Tim Pototzki April 23, 2014 – 1 min read Share this post © None PlayStation 5 © Sony Interactive Entertainment Business Strong PlayStation Business in Q1 26, Outlook Raised Sony has reported flat sales, but a strong increase in operating income in Q1 of FY26. The company has revised its outlook upwards. In the hardware segment, Sony has secured sufficient memory to meet its projected sales volume. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read CEO Satya Nadella / CFO Amy Hood © Microsoft Business Nadella Expects Xbox to Return to Growth in Fiscal Year 2027 In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, Microsoft's Xbox division saw a 10% decline in revenue compared to the previous year. Even though the outlook predicts a decline in the mid-single digits, CEO Nadella expects Xbox to return to growth in fiscal year 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Krafton @ gamescom 2026 © Krafton Business Krafton Broke Two Records for Revenue and Operating Profit in Q2 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, Krafton set records for both revenue and operating profit. Revenue grew by almost 95%. The South Korean company benefited from the successful launch of Subnautica 2 and the ongoing strong performance of the PUBG franchise. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read PlayStation 5 © Sony Interactive Entertainment Business Strong PlayStation Business in Q1 26, Outlook Raised Sony has reported flat sales, but a strong increase in operating income in Q1 of FY26. The company has revised its outlook upwards. In the hardware segment, Sony has secured sufficient memory to meet its projected sales volume. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read Fabian Mehring with representatives of the funded studios in front of the Gamerei (Photo: StMD) Funding Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring: Economic Growth Is Also Driven by Video Games Bavaria’s Digital Minister Fabian Mehring once again took the time to personally present the 16 studios with the recently approved funding recommendation from FFF Bayern. Mehring also reaffirmed Bavaria’s ambitions in the gaming sector. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read EMEA Brand Manager at Hasbro Pia Blum and Jens Junge of the Institute for Ludology at the Hasbro warehouse (Junge) Tabletop Hasbro Closes German Warehouse and Donates Board Games Hasbro's German board game warehouse has been closed in Q1 2026, but the games in there aren't lost. The toy maker has donated them to the Teaching and Research Collection for Board Games in Altenburg. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Corsair Cove © Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse Products Corsair Cove Since its announcement a little over three months ago, Corsair Cove from Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse has generated considerable interest. The pirate city-builder launches for PC today and already has over 360,000 wishlist entries. It's no wonder, given what a great game it is. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read Daily GamesMarket Daily 30 July 2026 - Xbox Numbers, Saxony at gamescom, Verho, eSports Mentoring & More GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Xbox numbers, esports mentoring, an Adidas partnership and various releases. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read Picture: R42 Games Hub & Accelerator gamescom Third Saxony Joint Booth Brings 24 Studios and Organizations to Gamescom For the third time, Saxony is participating in gamescom with a joint booth, showcasing a diverse and broad range: From studios, creators, initiatives, and organizations to trade show and event organizers and hardware companies, the entire spectrum of the industry is represented at the Saxony booth. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
PlayStation 5 © Sony Interactive Entertainment Business Strong PlayStation Business in Q1 26, Outlook Raised Sony has reported flat sales, but a strong increase in operating income in Q1 of FY26. The company has revised its outlook upwards. In the hardware segment, Sony has secured sufficient memory to meet its projected sales volume. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
CEO Satya Nadella / CFO Amy Hood © Microsoft Business Nadella Expects Xbox to Return to Growth in Fiscal Year 2027 In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, Microsoft's Xbox division saw a 10% decline in revenue compared to the previous year. Even though the outlook predicts a decline in the mid-single digits, CEO Nadella expects Xbox to return to growth in fiscal year 2027. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Krafton @ gamescom 2026 © Krafton Business Krafton Broke Two Records for Revenue and Operating Profit in Q2 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, Krafton set records for both revenue and operating profit. Revenue grew by almost 95%. The South Korean company benefited from the successful launch of Subnautica 2 and the ongoing strong performance of the PUBG franchise. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
PlayStation 5 © Sony Interactive Entertainment Business Strong PlayStation Business in Q1 26, Outlook Raised Sony has reported flat sales, but a strong increase in operating income in Q1 of FY26. The company has revised its outlook upwards. In the hardware segment, Sony has secured sufficient memory to meet its projected sales volume. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Fabian Mehring with representatives of the funded studios in front of the Gamerei (Photo: StMD) Funding Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring: Economic Growth Is Also Driven by Video Games Bavaria’s Digital Minister Fabian Mehring once again took the time to personally present the 16 studios with the recently approved funding recommendation from FFF Bayern. Mehring also reaffirmed Bavaria’s ambitions in the gaming sector. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
EMEA Brand Manager at Hasbro Pia Blum and Jens Junge of the Institute for Ludology at the Hasbro warehouse (Junge) Tabletop Hasbro Closes German Warehouse and Donates Board Games Hasbro's German board game warehouse has been closed in Q1 2026, but the games in there aren't lost. The toy maker has donated them to the Teaching and Research Collection for Board Games in Altenburg. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Corsair Cove © Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse Products Corsair Cove Since its announcement a little over three months ago, Corsair Cove from Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse has generated considerable interest. The pirate city-builder launches for PC today and already has over 360,000 wishlist entries. It's no wonder, given what a great game it is. By Marcel Kleffmann • 6 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily 30 July 2026 - Xbox Numbers, Saxony at gamescom, Verho, eSports Mentoring & More GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Xbox numbers, esports mentoring, an Adidas partnership and various releases. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Picture: R42 Games Hub & Accelerator gamescom Third Saxony Joint Booth Brings 24 Studios and Organizations to Gamescom For the third time, Saxony is participating in gamescom with a joint booth, showcasing a diverse and broad range: From studios, creators, initiatives, and organizations to trade show and event organizers and hardware companies, the entire spectrum of the industry is represented at the Saxony booth. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
