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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.

Long Live Sports: The Top Downloads of the PlayStation Store 2025

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Long Live Sports: The Top Downloads of the PlayStation Store 2025

The annual download charts on PlayStation Store show one thing above all else: new games have a tough time, and if they don't belong to a top franchise, they have an even tougher time.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

BzKJ Funds Child-Friendly Digital Project with €200,000 in 2026 — Sebastian Gutknecht, Director of the | Picture by BzKJ

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BzKJ Funds Child-Friendly Digital Project with €200,000 in 2026

The Bundeszentrale für Kinder- und Jugendmedienschutz (BzKJ; Federal Centre for Child and Youth Media Protection) is launching its third funding programme for innovative digital projects designed with children in mind. Submissions are open until the end of February.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Keywords Studios Renews Partnership with Women in Games

Keywords Studios Renews Partnership with Women in Games

External development specialist Keywords Studios is supporting Women in Games' Individual Ambassador Programme for another year. Over 2,400 ambassadors in 80 countries are taking part in the programme.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Game Developers Choice Clair Obscur as Favourite for This Year's Awards

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Game Developers Choice Clair Obscur as Favourite for This Year's Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received a total of eight nominations at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards, despite strong competition that left the GSA developers without a chance. Okomotive's Herdling at least managed to secure an honourable mention.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Burda and UnternehmerTUM Launch European Gaming Incubation Initiative — Christian Teichmann, CEO BPI, and Philipp Gerbert, VEP TUM Venture Labs | Picture by BPI

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Burda and UnternehmerTUM Launch European Gaming Incubation Initiative

The German media company Burda has launched BurdaGP (Gaming Program) through its subsidiary Burda Principal Investments and in collaboration with UnternehmerTUM. Together, they aim to support gaming start-ups in their early stages, also with a view to Burda's future business portfolio.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Gamevestor Secures Funding to Create and Launch Crowd Investment Platform for Games — Arthur Van Clap and Ivan Marchand, President (from Left to Right)

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Gamevestor Secures Funding to Create and Launch Crowd Investment Platform for Games

With €1 million in fresh capital, Gamevestor plans to launch its crowd investment platform for games in early 2026. An interview with founders Ivan Marchand and Arthur Van Clap about the platform, how it differs from crowdfunding, and their long-term goals including an expansion to the US.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Federal Ministry of Research Working on a Concept for Tax-Based Gaming Funding in Germany — Dorothee Bär | Picture: Bundesregierung/Steffen Kugler

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Federal Ministry of Research Working on a Concept for Tax-Based Gaming Funding in Germany

Dorothee Bär's ministry is working on a concept for a tax-based subsidy model for the games industry, as the minister confirmed during a press conference to present the new games industry study. Even when asked, she did not want to commit to a timetable.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Continue to Jointly Commit to Safer Gaming

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Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Continue to Jointly Commit to Safer Gaming

The three console manufacturers Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Interactive Entertainment are continuing their collaboration on safer gaming, which began in 2020. In a joint statement, they present their evolved shared principles.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Ubisoft's General Manager Europe Ralf Wirsing Leaves the Company — Karsten Jahn and Ralf Wirsing (from Left to Right)

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Ubisoft's General Manager Europe Ralf Wirsing Leaves the Company

After almost 30 years with the company, Ralf Wirising, long-time head of the German branch and also Managing Director Europe, will leave Ubisoft. Ubisoft confirmed this when asked by GamesMarkt.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

1UP Launches Submissions for German Indie Showcase and Eases Workload for Studios

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1UP Launches Submissions for German Indie Showcase and Eases Workload for Studios

Indie studios from Germany, Switzerland and Austria can now apply for a slot at the German Indie Showcase. Thanks to a new procedure, submitting an entry for the free showcase requires less advance work.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Annual Charts 2025 for Germany: Double Victory for Electronic Arts

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Annual Charts 2025 for Germany: Double Victory for Electronic Arts

Unsurprisingly, EA Sports FC 26 followed in the footsteps of its predecessors and took first place in the German annual charts, which featured a few surprises. With EA, Nintendo and 2K/Take-Two Interactive, three publishers have four titles in the top 20.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Five GSA Studios Can Hope For an Independent Games Festival Award — The Wandering Village, kevin's PLAYING in berlin, Mini Mini Golf Golf and Backpack Battles (from Left) are nominated for an IGF Award as well as the not pictured Time Flies.

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Five GSA Studios Can Hope For an Independent Games Festival Award

The jury has selected the nominees for this year's Independent Games Festival Awards (IGFA) from 800 submissions. Baby Steps is the favorite, but with Playables, Three More Years, Kevin Du, PlayWithFurcifer, and Stray Fawn, studios GSA also have a chance.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read