Stephan Steininger

Stephan Steininger

Stephan Steininger is Director of Operations and Editor-in-Chief of GamesMarket. He was one of the founding editors and is part of the magazine since its inception in 2001, he knows the GSA games industry by heart.


IO Interactive Intends to Continue With Project Fantasy Despite Problems And Layoffs
So far, the only thing we’ve seen – and still see – from IO Interactive’s Project Fantasy is the 2023 announcement artwork (Image: IO Interactive)

IO Interactive Intends to Continue With Project Fantasy Despite Problems And Layoffs

On Twitter, the Danish studio IO Interactive has announced redundancies within the team working on its new IP project, Project Fantasy, after a partner – Microsoft, according to Bloomberg – pulled out. However the project itself is not in question.
By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
About Tough Decisions and Great Joy Putting Together the Gamescom Dev Sessions
Nico Balletta, Head of Programme gamescom dev (Prictures: gamescom dev/game events GmbH)

About Tough Decisions and Great Joy Putting Together the Gamescom Dev Sessions

The countdown to gamescom and to gamescom dev is on. The first speakers have been announced. In this interview, Head of Programme Nico Balletta reveals how the session list is put together, how he ensures a good balance, and why he believes it is essential to give young talents a stage.
By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read