Women in Games Establishes Its Europe HQ in Almería in Spain

Business

Amazon Game Studios Will Stop Publishing Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark

Amazon Game Studios has finally decided to part ways with two third-party MMOs: Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark, which the company had distributed in Western regions. NC (formerly NCsoft) will continue Throne and Liberty, while Smilegate will handle Lost Ark.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Sentiment Within the German Games Industry is Improving

The game association has published its annual report on the German games industry for 2026. According to the industry barometer, a higher proportion of companies expect the industry to develop positively than in the previous year. However, negative assessments still slightly outnumber positive ones.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Business

Swipe Right has Taken Over PR for Square Enix Europe

Swipe Right has gotten the contract for Square Enix Europe's PR agency. The UK agency will be at gamescom for a first big stop.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Products

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2 Edition)

Since 11 August 2026, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is also available for Nintendo Switch 2. The retail version comes with the full game on the card, but the game runs in 30fps only, with 900p and 1080p modes available.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

Business

Amazon Game Studios Will Stop Publishing Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark

Amazon Game Studios has finally decided to part ways with two third-party MMOs: Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark, which the company had distributed in Western regions. NC (formerly NCsoft) will continue Throne and Liberty, while Smilegate will handle Lost Ark.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

People

Kalypso Media Appoints Karen Ionescu as Sales Manager

In the run-up to the company's 20th anniversary, gamescom and the upcoming release of Tropico 7, the sales specialist Karen Ionescu is joining Kalypso Media UK.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

gamescom

Indie Castle by Indies United Debuts With 52 Games

The new Indie collab booth Indie Castle will bring 52 games to gamescom Hall 10.2 in an actual castle structure. It is the first community booth by new brand Indies United, organised by Insomnia Development.

By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read

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

Products

Marvel's Wolverine: Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and Accessories

Set to launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on 15 September 2026, Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine is arguably Sony Interactive Entertainment's most significant release of the year. To mark the occasion, a limited-edition PS5 console bundle and accessories have been unveiled.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read