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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

Esports

Esports World Cup 2026 Kicks Off With Star-Studded Ceremony

The 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) kicked off in Paris last night with a grand opening ceremony featuring, amongst others, Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora and Mosimann. Until 23 August, over 2,000 athletes from 200 clubs will compete against one another in 25 tournaments.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

ESBD Members Elects New VPs And Create New Role For Regional Representatives

At their general meeting, the members of the ESBD filled three vice-presidential posts with Klemens Witt, Christian Hotz and Markus Möckel. Florian von Keller was also appointed as a vice-president; he will be the first representative of the regional associations on the ESBD Executive Committee.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

gamescom

Cologne Days: Exhibitions, Sights and Things to Do

Need to get some sun outside the gamescom halls or want to fill the weekend when the business area has already closed? Find some tips for worthwhile events around Cologne here for gamescom 2026.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Funding

G+ BKM Funding Update: These Studios Received 15.2 Million Euros

Following an overhaul of the list, details of grants awarded in 2025 from the Federal Minister for Culture’s fund are now once again publicly available. The number of studios has risen from 35 to over 50, and the total amount has increased from just under 10 million euros to over 15 million euros.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Business

Microsoft Is Testing Ad-Supported Game Streaming

According to Microsoft, the company has launched a trial of ad-supported game streaming. The feature is available to the Xbox Insider Community for testing with select Xbox games.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Publishing

Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo Expand European Distribution Partnership

Last fall, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and Koei Tecmo Europe entered into a distribution partnership covering most European countries. This partnership has now been expanded to include the remaining countries.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

The First Quarter of Ubisoft's Transition Year

Ubisoft's first quarter was slightly above expectations in a year that is seen as a transition period, with sales down 9% year-on-year. However, Assassin's Creed Black Flag exceeded its annual targets in just 14 days.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

The Playground Manifesto: Can Nex Capture the Post-Inflation Family Gaming Market?

In his latest Zoran's Update, gaming marketing expert Zoran Roso analyzes Nex Playground's strategy of positioning itself as an affordable family console featuring motion controls in the tradition of the Wii in a market where consoles are increasingly becoming luxury items.

By Zoran Roso • 3 min read