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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.

BzKJ Funding: Record Number of Applications, No Games Among Funded Projects — Sebastian Gutknecht, Director of the | Picture by BzKJ

Funding

BzKJ Funding: Record Number of Applications, No Games Among Funded Projects

In the third round of funding from the BzKJ, the organisation received a record number of applications. The five digital projects selected for funding, which will receive a total of €240,000, have now been announced. However, there is no connection to games this time.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Paintbucket Games, Yaldi Games And Reynard Films Among Finalists of Games for Change Awards

Awards

Paintbucket Games, Yaldi Games And Reynard Films Among Finalists of Games for Change Awards

The finalists for the Games for Change Awards have been announced, and German studios and developers are among the nominees, with a total of five nominations. Paintbucket Games and Reynard Films have each received two nominations, whilst Yaldi Games, based in Scotland and Germany, has received one.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Rennsport: New Tracks Released, Price Promise Fulfilled

Products

Rennsport: New Tracks Released, Price Promise Fulfilled

Competition Company is reducing the price of the Standard Edition of its racing simulation Rennsport by 50% from 19 June. The move was announced during the Rennsport Summit 2026. New content will also be released at the same time.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Gamescom Dev Talk Review: So You’ve Become a Lead, Now What?

gamescom

Gamescom Dev Talk Review: So You’ve Become a Lead, Now What?

Not sure what sort of talks to expect at gamescom dev? Together with gamescom dev, we’re taking a look back at selected talks from 2025, which you can also rewatch on YouTube. Kat Stoica Ostenfeld, Lead Technical Writer at Epic Games, talks about the challenges of becoming a lead.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

New Trio Tops the German Games Charts in May 2026

Products

G+ New Trio Tops the German Games Charts in May 2026

With three new entries occupying the top three spots, the German games charts are enjoying a breath of fresh air. But there’s also movement in the second half of the top 20.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

IGDA Welcomes Natasha Skult, Christopher Hamilton and Mark Stanley as Board Directors — Mark Stanleyy, Dr. Natasha Skult and Chris Hamilton (from Left to Right) | Picture: IDGA

People

IGDA Welcomes Natasha Skult, Christopher Hamilton and Mark Stanley as Board Directors

The IGDA held its regular election to appoint three new board members. Natasha Skult, Christopher Hamilton and Mark Stanley will replace Zak Whaley, Nazih Fares and Valentina Birke, who have concluded their terms.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Discord and Techleap Launch Scale-up Programme for Dutch Gaming Founders

Funding

Discord and Techleap Launch Scale-up Programme for Dutch Gaming Founders

Through the Gaming Founders Circle, Techleap and Discord aim to support selected gaming start-ups as their businesses scale up. The first five companies in the programme are VaultN, Poki, Maxumum, Yom and Immens.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Events

GIC Sees Summer Edition as Part of Its Brand Expansion

With just a few weeks to go before GIC Sprint in Katowice, the organisers have revealed further details. In terms of concept, the Summer Edition of Poland’s largest B2B developer conference is modelled on the main event, albeit with some differences in the details.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Two German Studios Nominated for Digital Vikings Awards — Glintseeker Island by Half Soup Labs (left) and Aethermancer by moi rai Games are nominated for this years Digital Vikings Award

Awards

Two German Studios Nominated for Digital Vikings Awards

The shortlist for the Digital Vikings Awards, presented as part of Devgamm Gdansk, has been announced. Among the 12 nominated games across the four product categories are two titles from Germany. All Devgamm Gdansk participating studios are in the running for Studio of the Year.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Prien: "Demokratie Leben!" Will Now Consider Games for Funding — Felix Falk (right) presents Federal Minister Karin Prien with a Jaheira Funko Pop, after her and Lars Janssen's speeches (GamesMarket, Stephan Steininger)

Politics

Prien: "Demokratie Leben!" Will Now Consider Games for Funding

At the game summer party, Federal Family Minister Karin Prien dropped several bombs: One was the revelation that the "Demokratie Leben!" funding programme could now consider games as well. The other were some unfortunate remarks harking back to the old "Killerspieldebatte".

By Pascal Wagner • 3 min read

Apple: Advanced Tools For Devs, New Child Safety Features For Parents, no New Siri For Europe

Apple: Advanced Tools For Devs, New Child Safety Features For Parents, no New Siri For Europe

As usual, news from the Apple ecosystem is coming thick and fast at WWDC26. Devs can look forward to more and better tools for marketing apps and games, whilst parents can expect improved parental controls – but not for IARC. And Europe will have to wait longer for Siri AI due to the DMA.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Motek Production Plans GSA Focussed Showcase GamingUp During Gamescom

Business

Motek Production Plans GSA Focussed Showcase GamingUp During Gamescom

The GamingUp Showcase is set to take place during gamescom. Whilst the focus will be on indie games, selected major titles will also be featured. Many details have yet to be finalised.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read