Throne and Liberty © FirstSpark Games / NC Business Amazon Game Studios Will Stop Publishing Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark Amazon Game Studios has finally decided to part ways with two third-party MMOs: Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark, which the company had distributed in Western regions. NC (formerly NCsoft) will continue Throne and Liberty, while Smilegate will handle Lost Ark. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Karen Ionescu | Tropico 7 © Kalypso Media People Kalypso Media Appoints Karen Ionescu as Sales Manager In the run-up to the company's 20th anniversary, gamescom and the upcoming release of Tropico 7, the sales specialist Karen Ionescu is joining Kalypso Media UK. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
gamescom Indie Castle by Indies United Debuts With 52 Games The new Indie collab booth Indie Castle will bring 52 games to gamescom Hall 10.2 in an actual castle structure. It is the first community booth by new brand Indies United, organised by Insomnia Development. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Marvel's Wolverine: Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and Accessories © Sony Interactive Entertainment Products Marvel's Wolverine: Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and Accessories Set to launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on 15 September 2026, Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine is arguably Sony Interactive Entertainment's most significant release of the year. To mark the occasion, a limited-edition PS5 console bundle and accessories have been unveiled. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
(gamescom congress) gamescom gamescom congress 2026 Reveals Full Program With the entire schedule of gamescom congress out now, 85 speakers will provide 165 talks and panels. Highlights include several politics panels, including German Federal President Steinmeier, and industry experts discussing “Playing Field Democracy” and “The Games Effect”. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Gaming and fundraising project lead Lena Laaser has founded good shift (Laaser) People Fundraising Expert Laaser Founds good shift UG With her new company good shift, Lena Laaser wants to bridge the fields of gaming and fundraising she has been working in for the last five years. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2026 © game – The German Games Industry Association Business Sentiment Within the German Games Industry is Improving The game association has published its annual report on the German games industry for 2026. According to the industry barometer, a higher proportion of companies expect the industry to develop positively than in the previous year. However, negative assessments still slightly outnumber positive ones. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Campus 7th Wavelab Incubator Seeks Media & Gaming Start-Ups The Wavelab Incubator at Munich University of Music and Performing Arts has opened submissions from the fields of music, arts, game & media tech. Applications can be submitted until 22 September. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Picture by BAFTA/Marc Hoberman Awards Submissions for 2027 BAFTA Games Awards Opened With Rule Changes The next BAFTA Games Awards will be presented in London on 14 April 2027. Games can be submitted for these prestigious awards from now until 18 September. However, there have been some changes to the rules. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
(Square Enix / Swipe Right) Business Swipe Right has Taken Over PR for Square Enix Europe Swipe Right has gotten the contract for Square Enix Europe's PR agency. The UK agency will be at gamescom for a first big stop. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
gamescom Webedia Unveils Mercedes-Benz as gamescom 2026 Booth Partner The car maker Mercedes-Benz will be main partner of Webedia's GameStar FYNG City booth at gamescom's entertainment area. It will also be featured prominently in the live stream. By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
(Background: KoelnMesse) gamescom Arriving at gamescom: Your Guide for Train, Plane and Car Your gamescom experience starts long before the fair begins, and arriving at the event can be an adventure in and of itself. To make your arrival smoother, we collected the best and easiest way to arrive, whether you come by train, by airplane or by car. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
