Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann

Marcel Kleffmann is Chief of Content of GamesMarket and our B2B and B2C expert for hardware, market data, products and launch numbers with more than two decades of editorial experience. (marcelDOTkleffmannATgamesmarktDOTde)


Esports Clubs to Be Treated as Non-Profit Organisations From the Beginning of 2026 in Germany
Felix Falk (Managing Director of game) and Christopher Flato (ESBD President) © game - the German Games Industry Association / Flato ESBD, Alina Ehmann

Esports Clubs to Be Treated as Non-Profit Organisations From the Beginning of 2026 in Germany

Following initial issues with the first draft at the start of the week, the final government draft on the non-profit status of esports has been met with widespread approval from game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche, the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland (ESBD) and the Landessportbund Nordrhein-Westfalen. From 1
By Marcel Kleffmann 3 min read
Global Gaming Revenue Is Expected to Reach $188.8 Billion in 2025, With Growth Set to Continue
The Global Market by Region - Revenue 2025 Forecast © Newzoo Global Games Market Report 2025

Global Gaming Revenue Is Expected to Reach $188.8 Billion in 2025, With Growth Set to Continue

In its Global Games Market Report, Newzoo predicts that total global revenue will reach $188.8 billion in 2025, representing a 3.4% year-on-year increase. It is expected that 50% of all consumer spending on games will come from China and the USA. Newzoo has published this year&
By Marcel Kleffmann 3 min read
Astragon Entertainment Releases Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite © astragon Entertainment

Astragon Entertainment Releases Firefighting Simulator: Ignite

Today sees the release of Firefighting Simulator: Ignite on PC and consoles, potentially the most significant release of the year from astragon Entertainment. The game was developed by weltenbauer., the team behind the Construction Simulator franchise. Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, developed by weltenbauer. and published by astragon Entertainment, is available on
By Marcel Kleffmann 1 min read
"The Draft Bill on Esports Non-Profit Status Creates More Problems Than It Solves."
Felix Falk (Managing Director of game) and Christopher Flato (ESBD President) © game - the German Games Industry Association / Flato ESBD

"The Draft Bill on Esports Non-Profit Status Creates More Problems Than It Solves."

The draft bill on the 2025 Tax Amendment Act, prepared by the German Federal Ministry of Finance, contains an approach to the non-profit status of esports in Germany for the first time. However, according to game - the German Games Industry Association, the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ESBD)
By Marcel Kleffmann 2 min read