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Stephan Steininger

Stephan Steininger

Stephan Steininger is Director of Operations and Editor-in-Chief of GamesMarket. As part of the magazine since its inception in 2001, he knows the GSA games industry by heart.

One-third of House of Games Berlin Has Already Been Taken
Roland Sillmann, Franziska Giffey and Felix Falk (from left to right); Picture: House of Games Berlin/Eva Oertwig
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One-third of House of Games Berlin Has Already Been Taken

Three months before the planned completion date, there is a new update on the House of Games Berlin. In addition to game, its subsidiaries, and Ubisoft, Kolibri Games, Realities.io, AudioCreatures, Games Change Lab, Chrizlie Medien, and consultant Christoph Brosius have also signed lease agreements.
By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
The Goal is the European Champions League
Bavaria's Minister for Digital Affairs, Dr. Fabian Mehrig, at the Bavarian reception at gamescom, which pushed the business booth's capacity to its limits and beyond

The Goal is the European Champions League

With the appointment of Dr Fabian Mehring as Bavaria’s Minister for Digital Affairs, the Bavarian games industry has received a political boost unlike that seen in any other federal state. Much has already been achieved, but Mehring’s commitment remains strong.
By Stephan Steininger • 10 min read
Frank-Walter Steinmeier Sends Presidential Message to Gaming Industry
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Clemens Mayer-Wegelin, Managing Director General Counsel Europe Nintendo of Europe and Chairman of the Board at Video Games Europe at gamescom 2026. (Picture: Koelnmesse GmbH, Uwe Weiser)
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier Sends Presidential Message to Gaming Industry

In a presidential address, Frank-Walter Steinmeier opened the gamescom congress 2026, paying tribute to the industry while also highlighting risks and challenges. It was the first visit by a German federal president to gamescom.
By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read