The Uniliga teams play for the title of University Champion in the final in front of an audience. © Uniliga Esports Uniliga Finals at Xperion Hamburg September will see the offline finals of Uniliga, Germany's premier student gaming league. On the 14 September, the summer season of the Uniliga will reach its highlight with the finals in Valorant and League of Legends. For the first time, the finals will be held at the newly By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Thomas Kœgler, CEO of Asmodee / Lars Wingefors, Chair of the Board of Asmodee Group © Embracer Group Business Thomas Kœgler Is the New CEO of Asmodee The Embracer Group announces the appointment of Thomas Kœgler as the new CEO of Asmodee and a Board of Directors of the Asmodee Group. The new leadership is an important step towards the planned demerger of the Group. The Swedish Embracer Group announces the appointment of Thomas Kœgler as the By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
The Boosteroid app will be available in selected Mercedes-Benz cars from 2025. © Mercedes-Benz AG Business Mercedes-Benz and Boosteroid Cooperate for In-Car Entertainment System The cloud gaming app Boosteroid and Mercedes-Benz cooperate for in-car entertainment. From 2025 onward, not only does the Boosteroid app come to Europe, but cars with third-generation MBUX infotainment system will be able to use the app to stream games. Mercedes-Benz is partnering with Boosteroid for new in-car entertainment systems. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
© Red Bull Esports Red Bull Home Ground World Final Heading to Berlin The Red Bull Home Ground World Final is coming to Berlin. In November, the eight best Valorant teams will compete for the title at the Arena Berlin. Defending champions Fnatic, Karmine Corp and Fokus Clan are already confirmed. After the success of the Red Bull Home Ground last year, the By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© CD Projekt IR Business Next Witcher Game From CD Projekt About to Enter Full Production In its latest half-yearly report, the Polish CD Projekt Group states that the production of the next Witcher game will soon enter the full production phase, while the back catalogue continues to generate strong sales. Incidentally, the second-largest user group on GOG.com comes from Germany. CD Projekt has completed By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Organiser Elena Lobova opening the event. © Maria Fedotovska Business SupportUkraine Charity Reception Collects 20,500 Euros for Gamedev Under Bombs The charity auction SupportUkraine at gamescom week has brought in a record amount of 20,500 euros. Organiser Elena Lobova is elated about the results of the third annual reception. The funds go to game workers and volunteering initiatives at the Ukrainian frontline via Gamedev Under Bombs. The SupportUkraine Charity By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, presents the Esports World Cup Club Championship Trophy to Mosaad AlDossary, Co-Founder and Chairman of Falcons Esports, at the inaugural Esports World Cup closing ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, August 25. Joining them on stage is (Left to Right) Grant Rousseau, Director of Esports and Operations at Falcons Esports, Muhammed Almutairi, General Director at Falcons Esports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Saudi Minister of Sport, and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. © SPA 4 Esports Esports World Cup Attracts More Than 500 Million Viewers and Over 2 Million Visitors Last weekend saw the end of both gamescom 2024 and the Esports World Cup. The esports event attracted more than 500 million viewers and over 2 million on-site visitors. In July and August 2025 the event will return to Riyadh. The Esports World Cup Foundation, the organisation responsible for hosting By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read
© Bandai Namco Business Bandai Namco Brings Back European Tekken 8 Cup In the third round of the European Tekken Cup, players can qualify in nine different regions. The Last Chance Qualifier just before the finale will take place at the next gamescom LAN. Bandai Namco Europe has announced the third round of the European Tekken Cup for Tekken 8. The competition By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Frostpunk 2 / The Alters © 11 bit studios Business 11 bit studios Expects Record Financial Results Thanks to Frostpunk 2 and the Alters Over the past six months, 11 bit Studios has posted a small net loss, but increased its revenues thanks to its third-party portfolio. The Polish company expects record-breaking financial results in the coming years, thanks in particular to Frostpunk 2 and The Alters. Polish company 11 bit Studios has released By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Slitherine Business Slitherine Acquires Battlefront The Slitherine Group, a UK-based developer and publisher of digital strategy and wargames, has acquired Battlefront, the developers of the Combat Mission series. Together they aim to push the boundaries of the genre. Slitherine has acquired Battlefront, the developers of the Combat Mission series. This strategic move underlines Slitherine' By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
The Gronkh vinyl was the most successful product of the booth both in sales and revenue. © Black Screen Records Business gamescom 2024 has been Black Screen Records' Most Successful Fair Ever Game vinyl shop and label Black Screen Records has made almost double the revenue at gamescom 2024 than the year before. It was BSR's most successful fair overall. Part of this success was the cooperation with Gronkh for a new vinyl, which was the most-sold product of the By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
The crew of Gamecity Hamburg and the Hamburg developers at gamescom 2024. © Gamecity Hamburg Business Gamecity Hamburg Looks Back on Successful gamescom 2024 With a stand in Hall 10.2's Indie Arena Booth, Gamecity Hamburg was close to the consumers at gamescom this year. The state funding agency looking back on a successful fair – and forward to the coming events, mainly their home fair Polaris. Gamecity Hamburg is looking back positively By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
