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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.

US Video Game Market Stabilises in September

Business

US Video Game Market Stabilises in September

With turnover of US$4.76 billion, the US video game market is, according to Circana, only slightly below last year’s figure. Year-on-year, sales of hardware and accessories have even returned to positive territory.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GameRecruit Launches Online Academy to Educate HR About Gaming and Esports — Picture: GameRecruit GbR

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GameRecruit Launches Online Academy to Educate HR About Gaming and Esports

The recently founded GameRecruit has launched its online academy, GameRecruit Learning. The aim is to offer smaller training organisations easy access to the use of gaming and esports in HR.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

DevGamm Reveals Award Nominations for 2026

Awards

DevGamm Reveals Award Nominations for 2026

The DevGamm Awards 2026 will be presented in Lisbon on 18 November. The list of nominations, which has now been published, shows that numerous studios from across Europe stand a chance of winning, including a few from the GSA.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Roblox: Rapid Trend Adaptation, Strong Concentration on a Small Number of Experiences

Newzoo and GEEIQ have published a joint report on Roblox and what the maturing of its audience means for games publishers. Not every genre is affected to the same extent, and so far only a few publishers have ventured onto Roblox.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

ITFS Launches Competition for Animated Games Award Germany 2027 — In the GameZone, festival-goers can try out all the nominees for the Animated Games Award Germany (Photo: ITFS; Max Kullmann)

Awards

ITFS Launches Competition for Animated Games Award Germany 2027

Studios from Germany have until 7 February to submit projects for the Animated Games Award Germany. The competition’s nominees will be screened as part of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Side Acquires Roboto, Appoints Codella and Strengthens Its Presence in China — Deborah Kirkham, CEO of Side; Andrea Cordella, Global Head of Art and Chengdu Studio Head at Side; and Teppei Tachibana, Chairman of Side, President and CEO of Pole To Win Holdings, officially announce Side Chengdu (Picture: Side)

Business

Side Acquires Roboto, Appoints Codella and Strengthens Its Presence in China

The acquisition of Roboto Entertainment is a threefold win for Side: as well as gaining further resources, the games service provider is strengthening its presence in China and, with Roboto founder Andrea Cordella, is gaining an experienced Global Head of Art.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GamescomLAN Co-organiser Puts the Spotlight On Its Holding Company TaKe's Home — In addition to gamescomLAN (archive image), Dennis Gehlen has established numerous other events and activities, which now also have a common umbrella organisation under TaKe’s Home (Picture: TaKeTV)

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GamescomLAN Co-organiser Puts the Spotlight On Its Holding Company TaKe's Home

Through TaKe TV, Dennis Gehlen has launched a number of projects in recent years, not least gamescomLAN. In 2027, the focus is set to shift to the holding company TaKe’s Home, which also houses the agencies OG Collective and yellow house.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

How GTA VI Encourages Partners and Free-Riders to Perform — GTA VI is not only making Take-Two Interactive dream, but also retailers and some free riders (Picture: Rockstar Games)

Business

How GTA VI Encourages Partners and Free-Riders to Perform

Many are keen to capitalise on the release of GTA VI and are launching unusual campaigns to do so. In the US, Best Buy Gamers Beta is launching, whilst in Germany, the food retailer Edeka is listing the game. However, there are also some questionable offers, such as the one from Deblock.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Griffin Gaming and Entertainment 360 Announce Joint Venture HITpoint for Game Adaptations

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Griffin Gaming and Entertainment 360 Announce Joint Venture HITpoint for Game Adaptations

Through HITpoint, Griffin Gaming and Entertainment 360 aim to further develop both well-known brands and indie games for film and TV. However, there are no specific projects as yet.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Play! Con Expects 90 Exhibitors For Its Fifth Edition — (Picture: Play! Con/Laura Scholzen)

Events

Play! Con Expects 90 Exhibitors For Its Fifth Edition

Shortly before the start of the 5th edition, the organisers of Play! Con in Trier have released details of the programme. Around 90 exhibitors will be bringing games, racing, cosplay, technology and even wrestling to Trier.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Funding

AEVI: Innovation Aid Program, ICEX Next and ICO Audiovisual Growth Launched

Game developers in Spain can apply for various forms of support over the coming weeks. For instance, the Innovaidion Aid programme run by the industry association AEVI is launching a new round. There are also new loans for audiovisual media producers, as well as support for internationalisation.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

PressEngine Announces In-Person Press and Creator Event The Pre-Show

Events

PressEngine Announces In-Person Press and Creator Event The Pre-Show

A face-to-face event designed to bring together the press and creators with developers of upcoming games – that is the concept behind ‘The Pre-Show’, a new event that PressEngine has planned for late November in London.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read