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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.

Trier University Launches Survey Among Developers For Academic Research

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Trier University Launches Survey Among Developers For Academic Research

A new research project at the University of Trier is focusing on an academic study conducted not from an external perspective, but from within the industry itself. The project is based on a survey of game developers, which the university is now inviting responses to.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Trailmark Announces Beat'em Up Spin-off Based on The Walking Dead — The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival Screenshot

Trailmark Announces Beat'em Up Spin-off Based on The Walking Dead

Trailmark Games is making its debut with a well-known IP under its belt. The first game from the newly formed US publisher is a beat ’em up set in The Walking Dead universe.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Gamers Heaven Attracts 5,000 visitors in Its Third Year — Attendees at the opening ceremony (from left to right): Christian Härting (Mayor of Telfs), Mario Gerber (Provincial Councillor), Nikolaus Staudacher (founder of Gamers Heaven), Aleksander Groth (MCI), Alexander Schatz (municipal councillor), Klaus Schuchter (Deputy Mayor of Telfs) | Picture: Viktor Klein

Gamers Heaven Attracts 5,000 visitors in Its Third Year

The third edition of the regional games and community fair, Gamers Heaven, held in Telfs, Austria, was also a resounding success. The organisers report a significant increase in attendance, with 5,000 visitors. The number of exhibitors has doubled.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Salmi Games Announces PvE VR Extraction Shooter Drifters: Blackout Crew

Products

Salmi Games Announces PvE VR Extraction Shooter Drifters: Blackout Crew

Munich-based VR games developer Salmi Games, the creators of Sweet Surrender, has unveiled its new project at the VR Games Showcase: the co-op extraction shooter Drifters: Blackout Crew, which is being developed for Meta Quest and SteamVR.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Wild River Games Expands Horse Club Franchise with Ride West

Publishing

Wild River Games Expands Horse Club Franchise with Ride West

Wild River Games is set to release the next game in the Horse Club franchise from toy manufacturer Schleich this October. ‘Horse Club Ride West’ will be released on 9 October for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series and PC (Steam).

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Nearly 100 Applications Submitted so Far for New Digital Culture Grant of Zurcher Filmstiftung

Funding

Nearly 100 Applications Submitted so Far for New Digital Culture Grant of Zurcher Filmstiftung

Shortly before the start of the second round of funding sessions, the Zurcher Film Foundation announced the first details regarding the volume of applications. Nearly 100 applications were submitted, representing a total funding volume of nearly 7 million CHF.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

DOSB Appoints Jörg Adami as Managing Director of Its Esports Subsidiary — Leon Ries and Jörg Adami (right) | Pictures: DOSB/picture alliance; UFA Boris Breuer

People

DOSB Appoints Jörg Adami as Managing Director of Its Esports Subsidiary

Just a few weeks ago, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) announced the launch of a not-for-profit esports subsidiary. The head of the new organisation has now been appointed: Jörg Adami, who previously set up the esports player foundation, will become managing director.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

PwC Presents First Results of This Years Global Entertainment and Media Outlook — Picture: Pexels/Yan Krukau

Business

PwC Presents First Results of This Years Global Entertainment and Media Outlook

Globally, the entertainment and media sectors are set to grow by an average of 3.4 per cent, reaching a turnover of 4.2 trillion dollars. It is unclear to what extent games will contribute to this growth. According to a media report, PwC forecasts a dip in turnover for the US gaming market in 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Sweden Honours Hazelight Studios With Government’s Export Award For CCI — Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares | Picture: Caisa Rasmussen/UD

Awards

Sweden Honours Hazelight Studios With Government’s Export Award For CCI

The Swedish Government has recognised the achievements of Stockholm-based Hazelight Studios as an export company. The studio behind A Way Out, It Takes Two and Split Fiction received the Government’s Export Award in the Cultural and Creative Industries category.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Narranauten Set up Registered Association

Business

Narranauten Set up Registered Association

In 2024, several narrative designers and game writers founded the Narranauten initiative, under which they organised events in Germany. They have now set up a registered association.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Instinct3 And Drinks & More Expand the Knabe-Drinks Portfolio Ahead of Gamescom

Business

Instinct3 And Drinks & More Expand the Knabe-Drinks Portfolio Ahead of Gamescom

Instinct3, founded by creator HandsOfBlood, has announced the launch of KnabeMix – a cola-and-orange mixed drink – in collaboration with drinks partner Drinks & More. To mark the launch, the Twitch series “Techno Freitag” is making a comeback. A campaign featuring Sonya Kraus is also planned.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Adidas and Supercell Launch a Multi-Phase Collaboration in Brawl Stars — Picture: adidas

Business

Adidas and Supercell Launch a Multi-Phase Collaboration in Brawl Stars

The collaboration between adidas and SuperCell spans everything from the digital world of the game to high-street retail.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read