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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.

Kalypso Media Appoints Timea Edvi as Publishing Director for Kasedo Games — Kalypso Media Group CEO Dr Anika Thun and Timea Edvi, Publishing Director Kasedo Games (right) | Pictures by Kalypso/Kasedo

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Kalypso Media Appoints Timea Edvi as Publishing Director for Kasedo Games

Timea Edvi is moving from Square Enix to Kalypso Media, or more precisely to its publishing label Kasedo Games. In her new role as Publishing Director, she will be responsible for global publishing strategy, portfolio development and partner relations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Gamescom: 15% More Exhibitors Registered During Early Bird, New 5-Day Ticket for Trade Visitors Launched — The south entrance of gamescom | Picture: Koelnmesse, Thomas Klerx

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Gamescom: 15% More Exhibitors Registered During Early Bird, New 5-Day Ticket for Trade Visitors Launched

Koelnmesse and game have announced promising initial figures for exhibitor registrations for Gamescom 2026. Ticket sales are also starting. Trade visitors can now purchase a 5-day ticket that includes access to gamescom dev.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

How Minit Games Wants to Build a Breathing Gaming Ecosystem — Ole Schaper, Co-founder of Minit Games

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G+ How Minit Games Wants to Build a Breathing Gaming Ecosystem

Ole Schaper, co-founder of Minit Games, reveals why games are losing attention, which target group the Instant Play platform aims to reach, and how Minit Games and the studios will earn money with these bite-sized games.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Minit Games Exits Stealth Mode With $2m Pre-Seed Funding — The cofounder of Minit Games: Mark Buchholz and Ole Schaper

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Minit Games Exits Stealth Mode With $2m Pre-Seed Funding

With the aim of building an instant play platform, Hamburg-based start-up Minit Games has emerged from stealth mode. Minit Games has raised $2 million from investors including LVP and Sony Innovation Fund, Stefan Klemm, Timo Soininen, and Klaas Kersting.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Stefan Kreutzer Becomes EVP at PlaySide Studios

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Stefan Kreutzer Becomes EVP at PlaySide Studios

Stefan Kreutzer is now responsible for business development at PlaySide Studios as Executive Vice President. The Australian studio is currently working on Game of Thrones: War for Westeros.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

June's Journey Creator Sebastian Nussbaum Joins Sixteen Tons Entertainment as CCO — Sebastian Nußbaum and Sixteen Tons Entertainment CEO Jan Richter (from Left)

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June's Journey Creator Sebastian Nussbaum Joins Sixteen Tons Entertainment as CCO

Following an extremely successful phase, Emergency HQ developer Sixteen Tons Entertainment is bringing prominent support on board: Sebastian Nußbaum, who landed a billion-dollar hit with Wooga's June's Journey, is becoming the new Chief Creative Officer.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

HanseMerkur Becomes Main Sponsor of CGN Esports' Valorant Team

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HanseMerkur Becomes Main Sponsor of CGN Esports' Valorant Team

The insurance company HanseMerkur is strengthening its commitment to esports. After sponsoring the HanseMerkur Valorant Challengers DACH, HanseMerkur is now becoming the main sponsor of the league's most successful team.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Museum of Games And Computers of The Past Era Joins EFGAMP

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Museum of Games And Computers of The Past Era Joins EFGAMP

EFGAMP, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting digital gaming culture in Europe, has gained another member in the form of the Museum of Games and Computers of the Past Era in Wrocław.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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FFF Bayern Has a New Address

FFF Bayern, the point of contact for state funding not only for film but also for games in Bavaria, has moved.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Programme for Level Up in Salzburg Finalised — Archive Picture of Level Up 2025 | Picture by Lina Jakobi & Stephan Wieser for Level Up

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Programme for Level Up in Salzburg Finalised

The next Level Up will take place in Salzburg on 23 and 24 May. The organisers have now finalised the programme for the three planned stages.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

British Advertising Authority Mandates Disclosure of Loot Boxen in App Stores — Picture: Pixabay/Pexels

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British Advertising Authority Mandates Disclosure of Loot Boxen in App Stores

The British advertising regulators, ASA and CAP, are demanding clear labelling of offers promoting mobile games in app stores that contain loot boxes that can be purchased with real money or virtual currency. From May onwards, compliance will be monitored and enforcement measures taken.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Rennsport on Consoles: Competition Company Terminates Publishing Agreement with Nacon — Picture by Competition Company

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Rennsport on Consoles: Competition Company Terminates Publishing Agreement with Nacon

Competition Company, the company behind the sim racing game Rennsport, will also self-publish console versions of its title in future. The publishing agreement with Nacon has been mutually terminated. In addition, a campaign is being launched under the slogan ‘Double the content, half the price’.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read