Mentoring Program for German Esports Talents From PwC Germany and the Esports Player Foundation

Esports

The Esports Foundation Partners With Adidas for the Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Foundation and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide custom Adidas national jerseys for every team competing in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. More than 100 countries and territories will wear these customised jerseys at the ENC.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Esports

R6 Central Combine Finals at Ubisoft Düsseldorf

Last weekend saw the R6 Central Combine Finals take place at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, complete with a host of additional activities. Team Pannuhuone won the championship title and €10,000 in prize money in the finals.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Esports

North Rhine-Westphalia is Funding 30 Apprenticeships for Esports Coaches

North Rhine-Westphalia is continuing its support for esports in Germany’s most populous federal state. Thanks to new funding, 30 subsidised training places for esports coaches will be available in 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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

Products

CobraTekku and Kasur Games Launch Verho – Curse of Faces on Consoles

Nine months after the PC launch, CobraTekku and Kasur Games bring their PSX King's Field-like Verho – Curse of Faces to all consoles.

By Pascal Wagner •

gamescom

How to Find Your Way around gamescom and Cologne

Getting around gamescom can be hard if you've never been before. We collected all info on accessibility, food and help on-site as well as useful tricks for getting around Cologne and finding the places you want to be at in the city.

By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read

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

Products

Aerosoft Launches Emergency Call 112 – The Firefighting Simulation 3 this August

Emergency Call 112 – The Firefighting Simulation 3 by Aerosoft and Crenetic will be released in Early Access at the beginning of August. This marks the next chapter in one of the publisher's most important franchises, once again in collaboration with the Mülheim an der Ruhr Fire Department.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Esports

The Esports Foundation Partners With Adidas for the Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Foundation and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide custom Adidas national jerseys for every team competing in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. More than 100 countries and territories will wear these customised jerseys at the ENC.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read