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Esports

Esports World Cup 2026 Moves From Riyadh to Paris

The Esports Foundation has announced that the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) will be hosted by Paris, France, from 6 July to 23 August. This makes Paris the first host city of the EWC outside of Riyadh. The EWC was originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh this year.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Esports

Nintendo Confirms Its Participation in gamescom 2026

One of the major players has confirmed that it will participate in gamescom 2026: Nintendo has announced that it will return to Cologne this year.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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

Business

French Union STJV Reacts to Probable Layoffs at Quantic Dream

After Quantic Dream and NetEase have shuttered Spellcasters Chronicles after only four months of live service, french game workers union STJV has published demands to halt layoffs and for management to take responsibility.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Products

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core

Newly launched in Early Access, Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core sees the iconic sci-fi dwarves embark on an even more intense, action-packed roguelite adventure. This spin-off is very different from Deep Rock Galactic.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 7 min read

Products

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

ZA/UM's successor to Disco Elysium has to fight its own bitter history, and some quirks in presentation, but remains a stellarly written political fiction and very unique video game.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Business

Ubisoft Numbers Down After Last Years' Record, Hopeful for Turnaround in 2027 and 2028

Ubisoft's numbers are down from Assassin's Creed: Shadows' record release in March 2025, which is also due to investment and transformation cost in the new group structure. The company expects a strong turnaround in 2028, however.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Events

German Indie Showcase Now Official Part of Summer Game Fest 2026

For the first time, the Deutsche Indie Showcase is officially part of Summer Game Fest, with an English version airing on Geoff Keighley's Game Awards channel on 7 June. Sidekick Publishing is organising the Steam showcase.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

Former Freaks 4U Managers Emerge From Stealth Mode With onethreefive gaming

Marija and Michael Haenisch and Matthias Remmert have brought their new esports company, onethreefive gaming GmbH, out of stealth mode. Details are set to follow shortly, but they have been working on projects, structures, partnerships and long-term foundations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read