Stephan Steininger

Stephan Steininger has been editor-in-chief of the industry magazine GamesMarkt, which belongs to Busch Glatz Germany, since March 2017. The father of two is one of the founding editors of GamesMarkt and, after the temporary takeover by Gruner+Jahr, first became senior editor and later head of the editorial team of the title. As Head of GamesMarkt, he is also responsible for sales and marketing.

Business

Microsoft and Swarovski Collaborate on Minecraft Collection

After Lego comes Swarovski! Microsoft and the Austrian jewellery and accessories manufacturer have apparently teamed up to create a Minecraft collection. Four figures will be released at launch. The game features a Crystal Suit.

18. Juli 2025 09:43

Business

Game MD Felix Falk: 'Brake on Funding' Released

As expected, the German industry association game reacted positively and with relief to the publication of the new call for federal funding. Nevertheless, a combination of tax incentives for games and a funding fund remains the goal.

18. Juli 2025 08:45

Business

New Call for Proposals Restarts Federal Games Funding in Germany

The suspension of applications for federal funding for games has been lifted. The responsible Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space has published a second call for proposals and modified important regulations. Multi-year projects are once again possible, and the maximum grant amount has been increased.

18. Juli 2025 08:13

Business

Jan Klose Revives Artex and Collaborates with Pithead and Other Indies

Former Deck13 founder and CEO Jan Klose has launched a new indie publisher called Artex Software. At the same time, publishing partnerships with Pithead, Sigma Unit, Freedom Burger Games, Borb Games, Weltenwandler and Sebastian Grünwald were announced.

17. Juli 2025 12:35

Games and Products

Electronic Arts and FC Bayern Sign Multi-Year Partnership

At the same time as Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala were unveiled as cover stars for EA Sports FC 26, Electronic Arts and Bayern Munich announced a multi-year partnership.

17. Juli 2025 09:55

Business

TaKeTV Organises First 'across industries' Event for Brands and Agencies

gamescom – across industries is another side event of gamescom taking place 2025 for the first time. Organised by gamescom LAN partner TaKeTV, gamescom across industries builds bridges between the industry and agencies and branded goods, giving them easier access to the world of gaming and its players.

17. Juli 2025 09:34

Games and Products

Games/Bavaria Brings These Five Studios to the Indie Arena Booth

Nozomu Games, Gentle Troll Entertainment, Jumpy Bit, Mumpitz Games and Emerge Entertainment are the Bavarian studios that will be exhibiting at the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom as part of their partnership with Games/Bavaria. This was announced in a social media post by Games/Bavaria.

17. Juli 2025 08:28

Business

Over 20 Participants at the Netherlands Pavilion Organised by DGA

Although the Netherlands is not a Top 5 gaming market in Europe in revenue, its games industry is exceptionally strong. This is also evident at the Netherlands Pavilion of the Dutch Games Association, which will be home to over 20 partners at gamescom.

17. Juli 2025 06:28

Der Plenarsaal wird für die konstituierende Sitzung des 20. Deutschen Bundestages hergerichtet.

Business

Transparency Report: game Remains in Good Financial Shape

The game association's revenues doubled between April 2024 and March 2025 compared to the previous 12 months, but so did its expenditure. This is according to the Accountability Report of the lobby register of the Deutscher Bundestag.

16. Juli 2025 12:58

Games and Products

InnoGames Unveils and Launches Cozy Coast

The Hamburg-based game developer and publisher has announced a new mobile game called Cozy Coast. Already available in selected regions, the global launch on iOS and Android is coming soon.

16. Juli 2025 10:08