Stephan Steininger

Stephan Steininger

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Rhineland-Palatinate Approves €240,000 in Direct and Indirect Funding for Games
Recipients of funding from Rhineland-Palatinate at the industry get-together with State Secretary Heike Raab, Managing Director Verena Schmidt and funding officers Nadine Gehm and Senad Palic (Innovation Agency) © Medienförderung RLP

Rhineland-Palatinate Approves €240,000 in Direct and Indirect Funding for Games

In the first round of funding by Medienförderung RLP, the jury gave the green light for funding to 23 projects, including seven games, and three scholarships. The second round of funding will start in July. The jury had a difficult choice to make when selecting the recipients of this year&
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Verbraucherzentrale Warns Publisher, Sues Roblox and Plans Position Paper
© GM

Verbraucherzentrale Warns Publisher, Sues Roblox and Plans Position Paper

In an investigation of five games, the Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband  discovered dark patterns and, according to the vzbv, prohibited purchase requirements for children, non-transparent prices or misleading discounts. It issued cease-and-desist proceedings and filled a lawsuit against Roblox. Additionally, vzbv wants to publish a position paper in the coming weeks. As
By Stephan Steininger 2 min read
Six NRW Studios Are Introduced in Collaboration With Maurice and Baso
Maurcie (left) and Baso will play the games of six studios from NRW © inSight/Webedia

Six NRW Studios Are Introduced in Collaboration With Maurice and Baso

The Film- und Medienstiftung is breaking new ground in its support of games studios from NRW. Thanks to a co-operation with the streamers Baso and Maurice, six games from NRW and their studios can be presented. Applications are now open. Visibility is crucial for successful marketing. The Film- und Medienstiftung
By Stephan Steininger 1 min read
Bär Promises First Results in Games Policy of New Government at Gamescom
Parliamentary State Secretary Matthias Hauer, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, and game Managing Directir Felix Falk with cosplayer © Franziska Krug for game

Bär Promises First Results in Games Policy of New Government at Gamescom

At the games association's summer party, guest speaker Dorothee Bär promised concrete results from the new German government's games policy for gamescom. The association welcomes the appearance of the Research Minister, who was also joined by State Secretary Matthias Hauer. Following her impressive appearance at the
By Stephan Steininger 2 min read