Nintendo Confirms Its Participation in gamescom 2026

Esports

Ubisoft and Xbox Extend Partnership for R6 Siege and Blast R6 Esports

Building on their previous success, Ubisoft and Microsoft are extending their partnership. They will once again be offering in-game benefits, fan experiences and premium activations related to esports through Rainbow Six Siege and Xbox Game Pass.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

People

Build A Rocket Appoints Hanna Berger and Tod Osammor to Its Management Team

The gaming and esports agency Build A Rocket is strengthening its management team. Hannah Berger has been appointed Head of Social Media, and Ted Osammor has joined the team as Sales Lead.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Esports

Fortnite Championship Series Comes to Düsseldorf for the First Time

From 29 to 31 May, the Fortnite Championship Series Major 1 Summit will take place at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf. The city thus joins a list of cities that have hosted international esports events in Germany

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

Klang Games Holds 'In Bloom' Event for Seed during A Maze.

During last week's start of A Maze. in Berlin, Klang Games held a gathering at their office for industry people, showing off their MMO Simulation Seed with a feature keynote, new playable content and the reveal of their companion app.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Business

Italian Games Market Remains Stable at €2.4 billion

With a market volume of around €2.4 billion, the Italian games market has remained largely stable, partly thanks to a slight increase in console sales. This is according to a new report by the industry association IIDEA.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Business

2tainment Files For Bankruptcy

Magdeburg Local Court has opened insolvency proceedings in respect of the assets of the Magdeburg-based publisher 2tainment. The company’s future prospects are unclear.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

Fantasy Basel Attracts Six-Figure Visitor Numbers for the First Time

Fantasy Basel – The Swiss Comic Con has set a new record with 103,000 visitors. A return in 2027 has already been confirmed, but the organisers are also focusing on their second event: the Zurich Pop Con & Game Show in September.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Awards

The Winners of the A Maze. Awards 2026

The 15th International A.Maze Awards received a record number of submissions - 435 from 78 countries - with contestants competing for eight awards. A total of €11,000 in prize money was awarded.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

Forza Horizon 6

With Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios continue one of their most successful franchises. This time, players embark on a journey to a stunning recreation of Japan, complete with the excellent vehicle handling and spectacular graphics that the series is known for.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read