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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.

SAE Hamburg Takes Home 7 Trophies From the SAE Awards 2025 — The winner of the 2025 SAE Awards | Pictures: SAE Institute GmbH, Sven Kubeile

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SAE Hamburg Takes Home 7 Trophies From the SAE Awards 2025

For the 20th time, the SAE Institute and the SAE Alumni Association presented their SAE Awards, which recognize the work of students and former students of the private educational institution.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: USA — Graph by GamesMarkt; Source: Power of Play Report 2025 by ESA

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Power of Play: USA

As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: The United States of America.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Poland's Minister of Culture Marta Cienkowska Visits GIC and Awards CEEGA to Warhorse Studios — Marta Cienkowska with GIC Organiser Jakub Marszałkowski (Picture by GamesMarkt)

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Poland's Minister of Culture Marta Cienkowska Visits GIC and Awards CEEGA to Warhorse Studios

The second day of the GIC was not only marked by interesting presentations, but also by politics. Polish Minister of Culture Marta Cienkowska visited the conference for a round table discussion with the industry. Later, she also presented the main prize at the Central & East European Game Awards.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Games for Families With More Partners Than Ever Before

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Games for Families With More Partners Than Ever Before

The Games for Families trade fair roadshow from Planetlan has reached and exceeded pre-pandemic levels in terms of the number of partners. Nineteen companies with over 30 brands will be participating in the fall events.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Open Call For R42 Games Accelerator 2026 Started

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Open Call For R42 Games Accelerator 2026 Started

Founders have until November 30 to apply for the R42 Games Accelerator 2026. Mentoring and workshops are on offer, as well as the opportunity to use the R42 ecosystem and infrastructure.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: South Korea

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Power of Play: South Korea

As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: South Korea.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

SimRacing Expo Celebrates Record Edition and Relocates to Frankfurt in 2026

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SimRacing Expo Celebrates Record Edition and Relocates to Frankfurt in 2026

With almost 25,000 visitors and a sold-out venue, the SimRacing Expo in Dortmund set a new record last weekend. In order to continue growing, the trade fair will move to Frankfurt in 2026. Before that, however, the US spin-off in Charlotte will celebrate its debut.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

EA and the NFL Extend and Expand Exclusive Agreement

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EA and the NFL Extend and Expand Exclusive Agreement

The NFL and Electronic Arts will not only continue to work together for several more years, but the two partners have also decided to expand their cooperation. EA will be more closely involved in the NFL's efforts in Europe.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Power of Play: India

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Power of Play: India

As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: India.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: Japan

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Power of Play: Japan

As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: Japan.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Gamescom Asia Thrives in Bangkok, 2026 Edition in the Works — Opening ceremony of gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show | Picture by Koelnmesse

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Gamescom Asia Thrives in Bangkok, 2026 Edition in the Works

gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show was a resounding success: over 200,000 visitors and 5,590 trade visitors speak for themselves, and a sequel is already planned for 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

XR headsets: Samsung Attacks Apple's Vision Pro with Galaxy XR

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XR headsets: Samsung Attacks Apple's Vision Pro with Galaxy XR

In time with the launch of the improved Apple Vision Pro, Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy XR, which is now also available in the US and South Korea. Samsung – and indirectly Google – is competing aggressively with Apple on price and significantly undercutting its rival.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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