Magic: The Gathering Drives Hasbro Growth in Q1 2026 Numbers

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New Pokémon Lego Sets Include Pokéball Diorama, Rayquaza and Arcanine

Five new Pokémon sets have been announced by Lego: Arcanine, Munchlax, Rayquaza, Trainer Red and an openable Pokéball diorama. The ball and trainer will release in October, the rest in August. All are open for preorder.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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Pokémon TCG Commemorates 30 Years of Franchise with Global Celebration Set

For the upcoming 30th Celebration set, The Pokémon Company is coordinating the first simultaneously coordinated global launch for an expansion of their Pokémon Trading Card Game. It will drop on 16 September 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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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

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GamesMarket Daily – 08. July 26: PlayStation x gamescom, Michael Hebel, Xsolla, Charts, Joris Goossens, ICS, DGA

Whether it’s confirmations or cancellations, tips for visiting with a toddler or new events on the evening programme – gamescom dominates the day’s news.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

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Setback For Preservation of Video Games in Germany: ICS Will Not be Continued

With the international computer games collection, what is arguably Germany’s largest project for the preservation of video game culture is coming to an inglorious end. Now that the preparations have been completed, there is a lack of public support for the project’s forthcoming institutionalisation.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Sony Interactive Will Once Again Not Have a Booth at Gamescom

As in previous years, Sony Interactive Entertainment will not be exhibiting at gamescom in 2026. It remains to be seen whether the company will participate in the event in other ways.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Bringing Your Toddler to gamescom: All You Need to Know

Working parent or leisure trip with child? Find all about bringing your baby, toddler or kid to gamescom and gamescom congress, whether you are trade visitor, media, exhibitor or want to check out the entertainment area.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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DGA Introduces New Board Members, New Student Initiative, and New Award Categories

The Dutch Games Association board has appointed Kees van der Zwet and Koen Deetman in place of Laurens Rutten and Viktor Wijnen, who left the board. DGA has also introduced a new student initiative to connect games education and industry better. The Dutch Game Awards got two new categories.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Gothic 1 Makes a Top-10 Debut in German Games Charts in June 2026

THQ’s role-playing game remake failed to take the top spot, partly because EA Sports FC has returned to number one, boosted by the World Cup

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read