Wizards of the Coast Becomes Sponsor for G2 Esports

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

Esports

The Esports Foundation Partners With Adidas for the Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Foundation and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide custom Adidas national jerseys for every team competing in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. More than 100 countries and territories will wear these customised jerseys at the ENC.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Esports

R6 Central Combine Finals at Ubisoft Düsseldorf

Last weekend saw the R6 Central Combine Finals take place at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, complete with a host of additional activities. Team Pannuhuone won the championship title and €10,000 in prize money in the finals.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Sharon Baylay-Bell Becomes Chairwoman of Testronic, Sonia Kerr Named New CEO

Change at the top of Testronic. The British Q&A specialist has brought Sonia Kerr on board as its new CEO. Her predecessor, Sharon Baylay-Bell, is moving into the role of Company Chair.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Tabletop

TCG Awards 2026 Voting Open Now

The nominees for the 2026 TCG Awards are open for public voting now. Among them are games, sets and artworks, but also impactful organisations such as Women+ in Magic, Tolarian Community College and Tank, Heal, Slay! Magic: The GAYthering.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

Development

G+ Under the Hood: Making the Sprites of Fishbowl

In our regular GamesMarket developer series, game studios present pictures of what's going on under the hood of in their game making process. This time, imissmyfriends leads us through the sprite making process of several characters in Fishbowl.

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

gamescom

4Divinity Is Set to Push Into the Western Markets at Gamescom 2026

4Divinity, the publishing arm of GCL Global Holdings, is making a major move into the Western gaming market by bringing a six-title portfolio to gamescom 2026, including Showa American Story, The Defiant and Guns of Eschaton.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Business

Embracer Group Had a Strong Start to the Financial Year in Q1

Compared to the Embracer Group's internal expectations, Q1 was a strong start to the financial year. This is mainly due to the strong PC/Console segment and three games from THQ Nordic.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

gamescom

Creative Europe Media Consults for Funding at gamescom

Consultations for getting European funding, an exclusive game dev network event, presentations of funded games tools & programs: Creative Europe Media is bringing a trove of knowledge to gamescom this year.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read