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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.

Indie Hub is Looking for Submission for Indie Game Fest Cologne in Early May

Events

Indie Hub is Looking for Submission for Indie Game Fest Cologne in Early May

Indie Game Fest Cologne will once again take place on 8 and 9 May at the Wasserturm Hotel. 55 exhibitor teams will have the opportunity to showcase their work to the community, other studios, as well as publishers and investors. Registrations are still open, with a special offer for solo developers.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Wista Management Appoints Christian Boldt as Head of House of Games Berlin — The LUX, which will be home to the House of Games, and Christian Boldt | Pictures: Daniel Hinz (Lux), Christian Boldt

People

Wista Management Appoints Christian Boldt as Head of House of Games Berlin

Bit by bit, the House of Games Berlin is becoming a reality. Wista Management, the operating company, has now filled a key position: Christian Boldt has been appointed Leader of the House of Games Berlin.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Takeover of The Settlers Online Brings CipSoft a New Record Revenue and a Bonus For Its Staff — CipSoft Managing Director Stephan Vogler with the “Germany’s Best Employers 2026” award | Picture: Gero Breloer/Bernd Thissen für Great Place to Work Deutschland GmbH

Business

Takeover of The Settlers Online Brings CipSoft a New Record Revenue and a Bonus For Its Staff

According to preliminary figures for 2025, CipSoft has generated over €28 million in turnover. The online game developer and publisher has thus surpassed the results of its record year in 2020 and plans to pay its staff a bonus equivalent to almost eight months’ salary.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

ESRB Reportedly Will Not (Yet) Include Criteria Unrelated to Content in Its Age Ratings — Christopher Dring, Ian Rice and Dirk Bosmans (from Left) | Screenshot from The Game Business Show

ESRB Reportedly Will Not (Yet) Include Criteria Unrelated to Content in Its Age Ratings

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) apparently has no plans to tighten age ratings on the basis of loot boxes or other non-content-related factors. However, the debate over age ratings seems far from over.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Co.Vision Kick-off: Gaming-Related Projects Among New MFG Funding Programme — The Co.vision team at the kick-off meeting in Stuttgart | Picture by MFG/Yaez

Funding

Co.Vision Kick-off: Gaming-Related Projects Among New MFG Funding Programme

A total of nine projects have been selected by a panel of experts for the new Co.Vision funding programme run by MFG – Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg. The programme is designed to specifically promote cross-sector collaboration.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

MGZ NRW Launches Application Phase for MGZsheroes 2026

Business

MGZ NRW Launches Application Phase for MGZsheroes 2026

The Mediengründerzentrum NRW (Media Start-up Centre) is launching the next round of its empowerment and coaching programme for FLINTA individuals from North Rhine-Westphalia interested in starting a business. The programme’s success is already evident in the current cohort of the start-up grant.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Community of Madrid Provides €500,000 in Funding for Games Prototypes — Picture by Pexels/Jo Kassis

Business

Community of Madrid Provides €500,000 in Funding for Games Prototypes

Micro-enterprises and small businesses based in the Madrid region of Spain can now apply for funding for their games projects. Up to 20 grants of up to €25,000 each are available.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Sustainable Games Alliance Highlights Power-Saving Plugins for Unreal, Unity, and Godot

Business

Sustainable Games Alliance Highlights Power-Saving Plugins for Unreal, Unity, and Godot

SGA is celebrating another success with the release of three plug-ins for game engines that improve the energy efficiency of games. The plug-ins were developed by German developers Hauke Thießen, Oliver Stock and Ashe Foltin in collaboration with the SGA Energy Efficiency Network.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Newzoo: Less Playtime Does Not Necessarily Mean Lower Revenue in Free-To-Play

Business

Newzoo: Less Playtime Does Not Necessarily Mean Lower Revenue in Free-To-Play

Following the release of its new PC and Console Gaming Report, Newzoo has produced a further analysis focusing specifically on the free-to-play market. Although free-to-play playtime on PC, PlayStation and Xbox fell, revenue per hour played on PC rose by 10 per cent. However, it’s the exception.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

IGEA Survey Sees Only Minor Job Decrease in Australia's Games Industry — Ron Curry, CEO of IGEA | Picture by IGEA

Business

IGEA Survey Sees Only Minor Job Decrease in Australia's Games Industry

IGEA has released the results of its latest Australian Game Developer Survey, which has been supplemented with data from Sensor Tower. The results show only a slight loss of jobs, a high willingness to hire new staff, and just how important the global market is to the Australian games industry.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

DevGamm Postpones Its First Dubai Conference Until 2027

Events

DevGamm Postpones Its First Dubai Conference Until 2027

In the end, it was inevitable: DevGamm is postponing DevGamm Dubai, originally scheduled for early April, until 2027. Ticket holders have already been contacted.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read