The Spanish Council Presidency in the second half of 2023 was one of the biggest political forays into video games on EU level. © CC-BY-4.0: © European Union 2023 – Source: EP Business How Video Games are Handled on the European Level By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
© Matej Samide Business Matej Samide Transitions to Project Manager at DCP Award Office He stays at the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur: Matej Samide was Communications Manager for the project "Let's Remember", now he is Project Manager at the Award Office for the German Computer Game Award DCP. Some transitions are smooth: After his position as Communications Manager at the Digital By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
Luciano Pereña, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President / Frank Rittinghaus has been appointed Managing Director of European Marketing & D2C Business / Stephan Bole has been President of Nintendo of Europe since 2018. © Nintendo of Europe Business New Management Structure at Nintendo of Europe: Luciano Pereña Succeeds Stephan Bole The new management structure of Nintendo of Europe has been finalised. Luciano Pereña succeeds Stephan Bole as Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Nintendo of Europe. Frank Rittinghaus will be the new Managing Director of European Marketing & D2C Business. The company has now completed the reorganisation of By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
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
