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Apollo GG Brings on Franz Mann and the German PR-Budget From Electronic Arts

The esports and gaming agency Apollo GG, part of fischerAppelt Group, has brought on Franz Mann, an experienced communications professional, as Senior Communications & PR Manager. Among other responsibilities, Mann will handle key account management for Apollo GG’s new client, Electronic Arts.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Business

Corsair Gaming Acquired Trak Racer

Corsair Gaming has acquired all the assets of Trak Racer, a global designer and manufacturer of racing and flight simulation cockpits, frames, seats, monitor stands, motion systems, and accessories. Drake Star acted as financial advisor to Trak Racer on this transaction.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Switch 2 Sales Decline in Q1 of FY27, but Software Sales Rise

Nintendo sold almost four million Switch 2 consoles in Q1 of FY27, which is fewer than in the previous year when the console was launched. However, software sales increased, and the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie also had a positive impact.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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TCG App Player Counts Collected: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Reaches 100 Million Users

Konami's free-to-play Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG app has reached 100 million users. A respectable number, compared to the other two big digital TCG apps, Pokémon TCG Pocket and Magic: The Gathering Arena. Find more statistics in our user data graphics.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

Kusan: City of Wolves

Think Hotline Miami meets John Wick, but with anthropomorphic animals, and that's pretty much Kusan: City of Wolves in a nutshell. This hardcore top-down shooter from CIRCLEfromDOT and PQube is all about one-hit kills.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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Marqed Agency Organises The District for Esports and Brands at Gamescom

Spanning around 3,000 square metres, gamescom will host the first edition of ‘The District by marqet agency’, an area dedicated to the competitive gaming ecosystem. The District is organised by the new Berlin-based agency marqet agency, run by Marija and Michael Haenisch.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read