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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.

DCP Winner Paintbucket Games Announces SoKo 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force

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DCP Winner Paintbucket Games Announces SoKo 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force

In collaboration with the Federal Agency for Civic Education, Berlin-based studio Paintbucket Games is embarking on its next project: SoKo 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force will be released in early 2027 and offers a thoroughly researched yet fictionalised glimpse into West-Germany in the 1970s.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Embracer Unveils Plan For Fellowship Entertainment Spin Off and Picks Apart Plaion — Are preparing the spin-off of Fellowship Entertainment, which they will then also head themselves: Embracer Group CEO Phil Rogers and Embracer Group COO Lee Guinchard, who are focusing on preparations for the Fellowship spin-off, and Müge Bouillon, who will now serve not only as CFO of the Embracer Group but also as Co-CEO, and who will oversee the organisation of the Embracer business units until the spin-off | Pictures: Embracer Group

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Embracer Unveils Plan For Fellowship Entertainment Spin Off and Picks Apart Plaion

Embracer has outlined the path for spinning off Fellowship Entertainment. Plaion will be split up: Plaion Partners and Plaion Pictures, along with THQ Nordic, will remain part of Embracer. Fellowship is establishing a new publishing unit with staff from Plaion and other parts of the group.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Italian Games Market Remains Stable at €2.4 billion — EA Sports FC was the best-selling console game, whilst Battlefield 6 was the best-selling PC game in Italy in 2025

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Italian Games Market Remains Stable at €2.4 billion

With a market volume of around €2.4 billion, the Italian games market has remained largely stable, partly thanks to a slight increase in console sales. This is according to a new report by the industry association IIDEA.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

2tainment Files For Bankruptcy

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2tainment Files For Bankruptcy

Magdeburg Local Court has opened insolvency proceedings in respect of the assets of the Magdeburg-based publisher 2tainment. The company’s future prospects are unclear.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Fantasy Basel Attracts Six-Figure Visitor Numbers for the First Time — In the exhibition hall at Fantasy Basel – The Swiss Comic Con | Photo by Fantasy Basel/FantasyCon AG

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Fantasy Basel Attracts Six-Figure Visitor Numbers for the First Time

Fantasy Basel – The Swiss Comic Con has set a new record with 103,000 visitors. A return in 2027 has already been confirmed, but the organisers are also focusing on their second event: the Zurich Pop Con & Game Show in September.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Editor’s Cut: After the Headlines: HR Culture, Business Intelligence And a PR Stunt

G+ Editor’s Cut: After the Headlines: HR Culture, Business Intelligence And a PR Stunt

The games industry is a fast-moving business. Every day brings a wealth of new stories. In Editor’s Cut: After The Headlines, we summarise the week’s key events, put them into context and offer our own personal take on them. Today’s piece is by Stephan Steininger.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Strictly Limited and Gentle Troll Collaborate For Physical Switch Edition of Tavern Talk

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Strictly Limited and Gentle Troll Collaborate For Physical Switch Edition of Tavern Talk

Together with Strictly Limited, Gentle Troll Entertainment is extending the marketing of its hit game Tavern Talk. The Complete Edition will be released as a limited-time, pre-order-only physical release for the Switch in three versions.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Games & XR Mitteldeutschland Germany Grows to 50 Members

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Games & XR Mitteldeutschland Germany Grows to 50 Members

With its latest new members, the regional association Games & XR Mitteldeutschland (Central Germany) has grown to 50 member companies. The association had recently outlined plans to strengthen its presence in the individual federal states.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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

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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

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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

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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

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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