With our FYNG Show at gamescom 2026, we will venture into completely new dimensions on August 26 from 5:00 PM. We will reveal which games and world premieres we will showcase there and what other highlights it has in store for you live in the ticker!
The big showcase takes place on 26.08.2026 from 5:00 PM until around 8:00 PM. You can follow the stream live on YouTube or Twitch.
To keep you updated on what is happening during the event when you cannot watch the stream, we will provide you with the highlights in the live ticker.
What is the FYNG Show?
The FYNG Show is a large livestream showcase at this year’s gamescom that is part of the live event series “Find Your Next Game” (shortly FYNG) from GameStar, GamePro and MeinMMO.
During the show, there will be brand new trailers, exclusive gameplay footage, and real world premieres. You can also expect live talks with developers who will provide you with exclusive insights, analyses, and surprises.
Wednesday, 26.08.2026
12:36 PM
Currently, the stream is about Total War: Warhammer 40k. Afterwards, there will be a tour of the gamescom for those who cannot attend the event this year.
12:05 PM
Colleague Niko is currently passing by the FYNG stand between two appointments and sends warm greetings:
11:45 AM
The stream is back – thank you for your humorous patience! We will continue now with a panel on Total War 40,000 and Medieval 3! On stage: strategy expert Maurice and GameStar colleague Fabiano. Benedict is with us and is actively participating in the discussion.
11:35 AM
To bridge the gap, we are simply showing you a few first impressions that our colleagues on-site were able to gather:
Thank you for your patience!
11:26 AM
The hiccup is unfortunately persistent. Our viewers in the chat are taking it with humor!
- Perpklekks writes: “Stream comes in nine minutes via rail replacement service.”
- Dis3onn3ct jokes: “Probably downloading BG3 or Witcher 3 again and using up all the data volume.”
- barlian1 suspects something else: “Oh, did someone pull the Wi-Fi cable here?”
- 91legendxo offers: “Copper cables, fresh copper cables!”
- SBF_Sachiel bets: “I bet a cheese cracker on a forced Win11 update on the streaming PC!”
11:18 AM
We are currently dealing with a technical hiccup – please be patient, we will continue shortly!
11:09 AM
Here is a look at the stage:
10:54 AM
Felix from the video team is now greeting you for the stand tour. In Hall 7, you will find various stations, including from sponsor Mercedes Benz. You can play games, get information, participate in competitions, and win prizes.
You can look forward to the following things:
- Legacy Hall: a digital journey through 140 years of Mercedes-Benz – including VISION ICONIC, historical PlayStation consoles, and Gran Turismo.
- AMG Performance Garage: Mercedes-AMG models meet Assetto Corsa and professional MOZA Racing simulators – plus, visitors can try out the latest headphones from Sennheiser.
- Fortnite Island: Visitors can jump directly into Fortnite with Mercedes-Benz vehicles at 50 gaming PCs.
- Rocket League Arena: On six PlayStation 5 consoles, Rocket League awaits, including the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190 E Evo II, which, along with other Mercedes-Benz vehicles, finds its way into the game.
- And if you want a bit more challenge, you can win exclusive prizes at the GameStar Battle Pass Challenge.
This is made possible together with strong partners such as Epic Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sennheiser and MOZA Racing.
Here is an overview of our stand:
10:35 AM
Let’s get started with the Warm Up! Moderator Lea Herfurtner welcomes you in the stream and opens the first real gamescom day with FYNG for you! With our guest Tobi, the Communications Manager from Warhorse, and our colleagues Daniel and Aron, she plays a headline game regarding the games shown yesterday in the ONL and talks about the highlights.
10:10 AM
In about 20 minutes, we will begin the tour to our stand at gamescom, which you can find in Hall 7.
Our colleagues Jasmin Beverungen, Benedict Grothaus, and Nikolas Hernes, as well as Editor-in-Chief Leya Jankowski, are also on-site and will ensure you have a great experience at the fair.
A small new colleague has also made his way to us, just as is fitting for him. Perhaps you will discover him during your gamescom visit, if you are observant enough:
