Gerhold: Building an Alternative to Established Labels Stephan Steininger May 24, 2024 – 2 min read Share this post Mario Gerhold © Gerhold 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 People John Hight Steps Down as President of Wizards of the Coast John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast under Hasbro, is leaving his position after two years. He will remain as an advisor onboarding the next president, who is not yet selected. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read (Background: gamescom congress 2025) gamescom gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read Daily GamesMarket Daily 30 July 2026 - Xbox Numbers, Saxony at gamescom, Verho, eSports Mentoring & More 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: Xbox numbers, esports mentoring, an Adidas partnership and various releases. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read Picture: R42 Games Hub & Accelerator gamescom Third Saxony Joint Booth Brings 24 Studios and Organizations to Gamescom For the third time, Saxony is participating in gamescom with a joint booth, showcasing a diverse and broad range: From studios, creators, initiatives, and organizations to trade show and event organizers and hardware companies, the entire spectrum of the industry is represented at the Saxony booth. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read Products CobraTekku and Kasur Games Launch Verho – Curse of Faces on Consoles Nine months after the PC launch, CobraTekku and Kasur Games bring their PSX King's Field-like Verho – Curse of Faces to all consoles. By Pascal Wagner • 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
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
People John Hight Steps Down as President of Wizards of the Coast John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast under Hasbro, is leaving his position after two years. He will remain as an advisor onboarding the next president, who is not yet selected. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
(Background: gamescom congress 2025) gamescom gamescom 2026: Politicians on Site Which politicians will be at gamescom, representing their state or region? From the highest European and German politicians to representatives from important games production regions all around the world, you can find every confirmed politician here. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Daily GamesMarket Daily 30 July 2026 - Xbox Numbers, Saxony at gamescom, Verho, eSports Mentoring & More 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: Xbox numbers, esports mentoring, an Adidas partnership and various releases. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Picture: R42 Games Hub & Accelerator gamescom Third Saxony Joint Booth Brings 24 Studios and Organizations to Gamescom For the third time, Saxony is participating in gamescom with a joint booth, showcasing a diverse and broad range: From studios, creators, initiatives, and organizations to trade show and event organizers and hardware companies, the entire spectrum of the industry is represented at the Saxony booth. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Products CobraTekku and Kasur Games Launch Verho – Curse of Faces on Consoles Nine months after the PC launch, CobraTekku and Kasur Games bring their PSX King's Field-like Verho – Curse of Faces to all consoles. By Pascal Wagner •
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
