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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.

Taipei Game Show Opens Exhibitor Registration and Submissions for Indie Game Award

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Taipei Game Show Opens Exhibitor Registration and Submissions for Indie Game Award

Exhibitors can now register for the Taipei Game Show 2027. In addition to the trade fair, there will also be an Indie Award in 2027, open to studios worldwide, as well as the Game Linker conference.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Christoph Hartmann is General Manager of Ubisoft’s Creative House 2 — Christoph Hartmann | Picture by Amazon Game Studios

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Christoph Hartmann is General Manager of Ubisoft’s Creative House 2

Ubisoft has confirmed another key member of its future management: Christoph Hartmann, who previously established the 2K label for Take-Two Interactive, is General Manager of Creative House 2, which is responsible, for the Tom Clancy’s sub-brands The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Xsolla Launches Scholarship to Bring 20 Developer to Gamescom — Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla

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Xsolla Launches Scholarship to Bring 20 Developer to Gamescom

Xsolla has launched the Xsolla Developer Scholarship Programme – Cologne 2026. Developers can apply until 15 July, provided they hold a visa for Germany or do not require one to enter the country. Xsolla will cover the cost of accommodation and gamescom tickets for 20 developers.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

IGN to Produce Gamescom Awesome Indies Show For The First Time — Stefan Heikhaus, Yael Prough and Tim Endres (from Left to Right; Pictures by game, IGN, Koelnmesse)

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IGN to Produce Gamescom Awesome Indies Show For The First Time

Studios can now apply for both the editorial segment and the sponsored slots on the ‘gamescom awesome indies show’, which will be broadcast on 27 August. The show is being produced by IGN for the first time.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Borussia Dortmund Brings Street Football to Fortnite

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Borussia Dortmund Brings Street Football to Fortnite

On 3 July, Borussia Dortmund is launching its own map, ‘Bolzplatz-Liebe’, in Fortnite. This makes BVB the first club to release a football-themed map in Fortnite.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Sony Announces Closure of PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita

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Sony Announces Closure of PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita

Five years after the first attempt, Sony Interactive Entertainment has once again announced that the PlayStation Stores on the PS3 and PS Vita will be shut down. The store is set to be discontinued on both platforms by July 2027. This will make it impossible to purchase new content.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Pro Helvetia Launches Next Funding Round for Swiss Game Developers — As well as the high-profile gamescom, Pro Helvetia supports the industry through various funding programmes, which are currently entering a new round (Picture: Pro Helvetia)

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Pro Helvetia Launches Next Funding Round for Swiss Game Developers

A new funding round for the Swiss Work Grants for game developers begins on 1 July. The She Got Game programme will also enter a new round from September.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

IO Interactive Intends to Continue With Project Fantasy Despite Problems And Layoffs — So far, the only thing we’ve seen – and still see – from IO Interactive’s Project Fantasy is the 2023 announcement artwork (Image: IO Interactive)

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IO Interactive Intends to Continue With Project Fantasy Despite Problems And Layoffs

On Twitter, the Danish studio IO Interactive has announced redundancies within the team working on its new IP project, Project Fantasy, after a partner – Microsoft, according to Bloomberg – pulled out. However the project itself is not in question.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GamesMarket Daily – 30. June 26: Good Gaming Support, Bandai Namco, Games/Bavaria, Austria, Griffin Gaming Partners

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GamesMarket Daily – 30. June 26: Good Gaming Support, Bandai Namco, Games/Bavaria, Austria, Griffin Gaming Partners

Using games to reach young people and make them resilient to extremism and enthusiastic about democracy. All centrist politicians can agree on this goal, but the devil is in the detail, as today’s news shows. GamesMarket Daily, 30 June 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Games/Bavaria Will be at Gamescom With Two Booths For The First Time

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Games/Bavaria Will be at Gamescom With Two Booths For The First Time

The state of Bavaria will have a dual presence at gamescom 2026. For the first time, Games/Bavaria is organising two Bavaria booths, one in Hall 4 (business area) and one in Hall 10 (entertainment area). Sixteen studios from Bavaria will be showcasing their work there.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Bandai Namco Entertainment Confirms Attendance at Gamescom — Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed its return via a social media post; the image on the right is an archive photo of Bandai Namco Entertainment’s trade visitor stand (Pictures: Bandai Namco Entertainment, Koelnmesse)

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Confirms Attendance at Gamescom

Through social media posts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has confirmed its attendance at gamescom 2026.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Griffin Gaming Partners Invests in tinyBuild — tinyBuild is known for games such as Potion Craft (left), the latest release Last Harbor (right) and the Hello Neighbor series, which is now on its third installment

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Griffin Gaming Partners Invests in tinyBuild

The venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners is strengthening its presence in the indie sector and has acquired a 3.24% stake in the indie publisher tinyBuild; according to the company, this is a strategic investment.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read