Background: game/KoelnMesse 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
esports player foundation (EPF) X PwC Deutschland © EPF, PwC Esports Mentoring Program for German Esports Talents From PwC Germany and the Esports Player Foundation The esports player foundation (EPF) and the auditing and consulting firm PwC Deutschland have launched a new mentoring programme to help twelve esports talents plan their careers beyond competitive gaming. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
CEO Satya Nadella / CFO Amy Hood © Microsoft 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
Emergency Call 112 – The Firefighting Simulation 3 © Aerosoft and Crenetic 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 Foundation X Adidas © Esports Foundation Adidas 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
Halo: Campaign Evolved © Xbox Game Studios Products Halo: Campaign Evolved Halo: Combat Evolved, released nearly 25 years ago, is one of the most influential and important shooters. Following a previous re-release, Halo Studios and Xbox Game Studios have now launched an ambitious remake of the game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved. By Marcel Kleffmann • 5 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily 29 July 2026 - congress, Inon Zur, R6, gamescom Premieres & more Wuchang GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: congress's first program points, Inon Zur's music maker portrait, Chengdu development and more around Wuchang plus other news. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Krafton @ gamescom 2026 © Krafton Business Krafton Broke Two Records for Revenue and Operating Profit in Q2 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, Krafton set records for both revenue and operating profit. Revenue grew by almost 95%. The South Korean company benefited from the successful launch of Subnautica 2 and the ongoing strong performance of the PUBG franchise. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
gamescom EUROPOL, UNHCR and more: gamescom congress 2026 Reveals First Speakers With a stand-out first selection of speakers and topics about human rights, online security and a keynote about gaming in refugee camps, the gamescom congress has shared its first program points. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
The German Animal Welfare Federation (Tierschutzbund) will bring their own Fortnite map Animal Rescue Tycoon (Tierschutzbund) gamescom German Animal Welfare Federation Announced first gamescom Presence For the first time ever, the German Animal Welfare Federation (Tierschutzbund) is at gamescom 2026. They'll present their own Fortnite map, creator areas and info on animal welfare. By Pascal Wagner •
Inon Zur, composer of the Fallout series, Starfield, Dragon Age and more (Zur) People G+ Game Music Makers: Inon Zur He made the soundtrack to Fallout, Syberia and Starfield: Legendary composer Inon Zur from Los Angeles is leading us through his work process, his favourite soundtracks and the best ways to involve composers in your game dev workflow. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
R6 Central Combine Finals © eosAndy 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
