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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.

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

Events

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

Events

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

Fortnite Championship Series Comes to Düsseldorf for the First Time — Picture: Thomas Mohamed Robleh

Esports

Fortnite Championship Series Comes to Düsseldorf for the First Time

From 29 to 31 May, the Fortnite Championship Series Major 1 Summit will take place at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf. The city thus joins a list of cities that have hosted international esports events in Germany

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Constance Wins Animated Games Award Germany — Blue Backpack's Constance won over the jury

award

Constance Wins Animated Games Award Germany

With 30,000 visitors at the festival and 40,000 at the open-air event, the 33rd edition of the ITFS in Stuttgart was another resounding success. There was also cause for celebration for Berlin-based studio Blue Backpack, which won the games competition.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Borussia Dortmund Unveils New Kits With the Help of Gamefam on Roblox

Products

Borussia Dortmund Unveils New Kits With the Help of Gamefam on Roblox

Just in time for today’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund is unveiling next season’s kits – on Roblox. Developed by Gamefam, an activation within FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox is planned.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Playing History Wins Delina Award at Learntec in Karlsruhe — The winners of the 2026 delina Awards | Picture: Messe Karlsruhe/Jürgen Rössner

Awards

Playing History Wins Delina Award at Learntec in Karlsruhe

The serious games studio Playing History has another award to add to its collection. At the Learntec education fair, Tribunal 45 – Working on Justice, developed for the Nuremberg Trials Memorial, was honoured with a delina Award.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read