Magic: The Gathering Reveals 2027 Event and Set Roadmap

Tabletop

Pokémon TCG Releases Tentpole Set Mega Evolution – Pitch Black

With the current Pokémon TCG expansion set Mega Evolution - Pitch Black, The Pokémon Company is exploring the dark side of Mega Evolution creatures in 115 new cards.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Tabletop

Dito!, Island of the Mookies and Rebirth are Board Games of the Year 2026

At the Spiel des Jahres award ceremony this Sunday, the board games of the year 2026 have been awarded in Berlin. Expert Game of the Year went to Frosted Games in Bayreuth with Rebirth, Game of the Year is Dito! by Game Factory, and the Children's Game goes to Kosmos for the Mookies.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

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

Tabletop

Pokémon TCG Releases Tentpole Set Mega Evolution – Pitch Black

With the current Pokémon TCG expansion set Mega Evolution - Pitch Black, The Pokémon Company is exploring the dark side of Mega Evolution creatures in 115 new cards.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 17. July 26: Henna Virkkunen, gamescom, LGF, HoYoverse, Brazil Games, Toplitz, Daedalic

Whether it’s high-profile political visitors from Brussels, a trade delegation from South America or a major publisher from Asia – gamescom draws people from all over the world to Cologne. With just over a month to go before the event, confirmations are coming in by the hour.

By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read

Products

Focus on Fallout: Bethesda's Roadmap After the Xbox Reset

Following the Xbox reset, Bethesda Game Studios revealed their plans for the years ahead. In particular, they are developing several new Fallout games. However, they are also bringing their teams closer together.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

gamescom

What is… gamescom? Everything You Need to Know About Areas, Side Events and Show Specials

gamescom isn’t just one event. gamescom has many facets. Each one is exciting, but not every one is suited to every target audience. We’ll show you what lies behind the different areas and side events, and how we support your success with gamescom Daily.

By Stephan Steininger • 10 min read

Business

MediaMarktSaturn is Opening Third TechVillage During Gamescom in Cologne and Relocating Xperion

To mark the start of gamescom in Cologne, MediaMarktSaturn is opening its third Tech Village in Germany. This flagship store is being set up on Hohe Straße in the city centre and will also become the new home of Xperion, which was previously located on Hansaring.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

gamescom

HoYoverse Announces Gamescom 2026 Lineup

The global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse (Cognosphere, miHoYo) has announced its lineup for gamescom 2026. Honkai: Nexus Anima, and Petit Planet will make their gamescom debuts. Additionally, HoYoverse will be present in the business area for the first time.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read