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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.

Michelle Zou Establishes European Subsidiary of AviaGames in Hamburg — Michelle Zou has been appointed to head the AviaGames German subsidiary, overseeing market expansion and investment initiatives across Europe

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Michelle Zou Establishes European Subsidiary of AviaGames in Hamburg

AviaGames sets its sights on the European market and establishes a base in Hamburg. The new branch will be headed by Michelle Zou, former CEO of Bigpoint.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

House of Games Will Not Open Until Second Half of 2026 — The House of Games Berlin will be located at Lux. © Daniel Hinz

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House of Games Will Not Open Until Second Half of 2026

The launch of the House of Games has been delayed, as operator Wista Management informed the German Press Agency (dpa). Lease agreements with the approximately 80 interested parties are to be concluded starting in spring 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Anno Beats CoD, But Nothing Beats Football!

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Anno Beats CoD, But Nothing Beats Football!

The German games charts for November are one thing above all else: German. In no other market is Anno 117 likely to have stayed ahead of Call of Duty at launch. Nevertheless, the number one spot goes to EA, albeit no longer to Battlefield 6.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Global Game Jam and Games for Change Expand Collaboration

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Global Game Jam and Games for Change Expand Collaboration

With two new initiatives, Global Game Jam (GGJ) and Games for Change (G4C) are intensifying their existing partnership to specifically support young talent in game development.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Market Report: Global Crisis Leaves ts Mark on Poland's Gaming Industry

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Market Report: Global Crisis Leaves ts Mark on Poland's Gaming Industry

Revenue generated by Polish studios fell by 8% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, the Polish games industry remains strong, according to The Game Industry of Poland Report 2025, which PARP and GIC have now published.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Nominees for Swiss Games Awards Announced — The Wandering Village, Projected Dreams, Henry Halfhead, Time Flies and Herdling (from Left to Right)

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Nominees for Swiss Games Awards Announced

This year's Swiss Game Awards will be presented in four categories on December 18. The nominees have now been announced, and the awards ceremony will take place on YouTube, with watch parties planned.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Friendly Fire 11 Sets Record For Direct Donations From Viewers — Screenshot of the #FF11 Stream

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Friendly Fire 11 Sets Record For Direct Donations From Viewers

With over €1.3 million in direct donations during the stream, Friendly Fire 11 has set a new record. Including sponsorship revenue and merchandise sales, the preliminary donation total amounts to €1.75 million.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Netflix to Acquire Warner Including Its Games Business

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Netflix to Acquire Warner Including Its Games Business

It is the largest consolidation in Hollywood in a long time: Netflix has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Although the games business is not mentioned, US media reports indicate that it is part of the planned deal.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

NRW Provides €1.67 Million in Funding for 25 Gaming Projects — Walid Nakschbandi, Managing Director of zhe Film- and Medienstiftung NRW (Picture by Film- und Medienstiftung NRW)

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NRW Provides €1.67 Million in Funding for 25 Gaming Projects

In the first funding decision meeting after the new funding guidelines came into effect, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW approved a total of 25 projects, including three for serious games and gamification projects.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Play Station Store Charts: Call of Duty Strikes Back

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Play Station Store Charts: Call of Duty Strikes Back

Unsurprisingly, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reclaimed the top spot in the PlayStation Store charts from Electronic Arts's Battlefield 6 upon its release in November. Interestingly, Redsec remains ahead of Warzone in the free-to-play titles category. And Anno 117 surprises!

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Sony Interactive Entertainment Secures First In-House Production From Bad Robot Games

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Secures First In-House Production From Bad Robot Games

Through a production and publishing agreement, Sony Interactive Entertainment has secured the first in-house project from Band Robot Games, the games label of JJ Abrams' film production company of the same name. The game is being directed by Mike Booth (Left 4 Dead).

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Devcom's Rebranding in Gamescom Dev is Officially Completed — Picture: Game Events

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Devcom's Rebranding in Gamescom Dev is Officially Completed

In August, the organizers announced that the developer conference devcom would be renamed gamescom dev. Now the transformation is complete. The first event under the new name, the gamescom dev leadership summit, will take place in February.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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