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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.

Fantasy Basel Attracts Six-Figure Visitor Numbers for the First Time — In the exhibition hall at Fantasy Basel – The Swiss Comic Con | Photo by Fantasy Basel/FantasyCon AG

Events

Fantasy Basel Attracts Six-Figure Visitor Numbers for the First Time

Fantasy Basel – The Swiss Comic Con has set a new record with 103,000 visitors. A return in 2027 has already been confirmed, but the organisers are also focusing on their second event: the Zurich Pop Con & Game Show in September.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Editor’s Cut: After the Headlines: HR Culture, Business Intelligence And a PR Stunt

G+ Editor’s Cut: After the Headlines: HR Culture, Business Intelligence And a PR Stunt

The games industry is a fast-moving business. Every day brings a wealth of new stories. In Editor’s Cut: After The Headlines, we summarise the week’s key events, put them into context and offer our own personal take on them. Today’s piece is by Stephan Steininger.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Strictly Limited and Gentle Troll Collaborate For Physical Switch Edition of Tavern Talk

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Strictly Limited and Gentle Troll Collaborate For Physical Switch Edition of Tavern Talk

Together with Strictly Limited, Gentle Troll Entertainment is extending the marketing of its hit game Tavern Talk. The Complete Edition will be released as a limited-time, pre-order-only physical release for the Switch in three versions.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Games & XR Mitteldeutschland Germany Grows to 50 Members

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Games & XR Mitteldeutschland Germany Grows to 50 Members

With its latest new members, the regional association Games & XR Mitteldeutschland (Central Germany) has grown to 50 member companies. The association had recently outlined plans to strengthen its presence in the individual federal states.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Berlin’s Games Industry Gathers for Spotlight Games Berlin — Jasmin Oestreicher from Sidekick Publishing | Picture by SeGa Fotografie for Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg

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Berlin’s Games Industry Gathers for Spotlight Games Berlin

For the second time, the Berlin games industry has gathered for Spotlight Games Berlin at the invitation of Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

DevGamm Plans to Continue the Madeira Games Summit in 2027 — Picture by DevGamm

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DevGamm Plans to Continue the Madeira Games Summit in 2027

With over 120 decision-makers from 20 countries in attendance, the organisers of Devgamm have hailed this year’s Madeira Games Summit as a success. Plans are already underway for a follow-up event in May 2027.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Capcom Has Another Record Year And Plans to Recruit 100+ Devs Each Year

Business

Capcom Has Another Record Year And Plans to Recruit 100+ Devs Each Year

Capcom ended March having recorded its ninth consecutive record year. Operating profit rose by more than 10 per cent for the tenth consecutive year. And bucking the industry trend, Capcom plans to create over 100 new roles in development each year.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Sensor Tower Also Acquires AppMagic

Business

Sensor Tower Also Acquires AppMagic

The consolidation in the games market data sector continues. Following data.ai and VGI, Sensor Tower is now also acquiring AppMagic. No details of the deal have been disclosed.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Xsolla Launches Xsolla Ads to Monetise Non-Paying Users

Business

Xsolla Launches Xsolla Ads to Monetise Non-Paying Users

Xsolla Ads is set to be unveiled in mid-May at Mobile Apps Unlocked in Las Vegas. It is an evolution of Xsolla’s Offerwall solution and aims to monetise players’ attention.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Jumpgate Returns to Positive EBIT Thanks to Star Trek Voyager

Business

Jumpgate Returns to Positive EBIT Thanks to Star Trek Voyager

Jumpgate has published its preliminary report for the first quarter of 2026 and has good news to share thanks to the successful launch of Star Trek Voyager – Across the Unknown: EBIT for the reporting period is positive. This success is also opening the door to new partnerships.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’ — The eBay office in Berlin | Picture: eBay

Business

Ebay Rejects GameStop's Offer as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’

GameStop surprised the market and sparked debate in recent weeks with a bid for eBay worth over US$55 billion. The eBay board has now responded by firmly rejecting the offer.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Build A Rocket Appoints Hanna Berger and Tod Osammor to Its Management Team — Ted Osammor and Hanna Berger | Pictures: Build A Rocket

People

Build A Rocket Appoints Hanna Berger and Tod Osammor to Its Management Team

The gaming and esports agency Build A Rocket is strengthening its management team. Hannah Berger has been appointed Head of Social Media, and Ted Osammor has joined the team as Sales Lead.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read