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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.

AEVI And DEV Are Thrilled With Visitor Numbers of Second Mad Games Show — Spain’s Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun (centre), also attended the Mad Games Show | Picture by Mad Games Show

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AEVI And DEV Are Thrilled With Visitor Numbers of Second Mad Games Show

With over 2,000 visitors, the second Mad Games Show was a resounding success. The Spanish industry associations involved in the project, AEVI and DEV, are pleased and consider the event to be well established.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Bavaria’s Digital Minister Fabian Mehring Hands Over Funding Cheques — Bavaria’s Digital Minister Fabian Mehring with representatives of the funded studios in front of the Gamerei | Picture by GamesMarkt

Funding

Bavaria’s Digital Minister Fabian Mehring Hands Over Funding Cheques

A few weeks after FFF Bayern published the funding decisions, Bavaria’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Fabian Mehring, presented the cheques to the grant recipients at the Gamerei in Munich.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Swiss Game Hub: "Combining Creative and Tech in a Hyper-Scalable Industry" — Industrial chic at the Swiss Game Hub: we spoke to General Manager Sebastian Tobler (Swiss Game Hub)

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G+ Swiss Game Hub: "Combining Creative and Tech in a Hyper-Scalable Industry"

About a year ago, Swiss Game Hub moved into new premises offering more space and strong support from the City of Zurich. The first year brought new developers, successful studios and great events, as General Manager Sebastian Tobler reports.

By Stephan Steininger • 4 min read

Italy’s Games Industry Uses London Games Festival to Network With UK Colleagues — Picture by IIDEA

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Italy’s Games Industry Uses London Games Festival to Network With UK Colleagues

With a reception at the Italian Embassy, Italy’s ITA Agency and the industry association IIDEA built a bridge between the Italian and British games industries during the London Games Festival. Collaboration with key markets is essential, according to IIDEA-MD Thalita Malagò.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20 — Picture by Newzoo

Insights

Newzoo: There is Significant Revenue Outside the Top 20

In a further analysis, Newzoo examined the revenue potential of titles outside the top 20 and found that there is scope for good business even among titles other than the big brands. This is particularly true for the PC platform.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Applications Now Open For New £28.5 Million UK Games Fund — Ian Murray, Creative Industries Minister | Picture: House of Commons

Funding

Applications Now Open For New £28.5 Million UK Games Fund

During the London Games Festival, the new UK Game Fund will be launched, distributing £28.5 million to British studios over the coming years. Funding will be provided across three categories, with grants of £20,000, £100,000 and £250,000.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Roblox Becoming a Multi-Tier Community Due to Roblox Plus and Separate Kids’ Accounts

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Roblox Becoming a Multi-Tier Community Due to Roblox Plus and Separate Kids’ Accounts

Roblox has announced two significant changes. Two new account types for children and young teenagers are intended to improve safety. At the same time, the Roblox Plus subscription service is set to launch in April.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Void Interactive And Imirt Bring Three Irish Developers to Gamescom — Picture by Koelnmesse GmbH, Thomas Klerx

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Void Interactive And Imirt Bring Three Irish Developers to Gamescom

The Irish industry association Imirt and the Ready or Not studio Void Interactive have launched the Void Gamescom 2026 Scholarship. Three IMIRT members will be able to receive grants for travel and accommodation, as well as access to the trade fair and the Meet-to-Match platform.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

DGA Confirms Dutch Pavilion at Gamescom 2026 — Picture from DGA Homepage

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DGA Confirms Dutch Pavilion at Gamescom 2026

Following an initial survey of interest, the Dutch industry association DGA has confirmed the ‘Durch Pavilion’ at gamescom 2026. Whilst co-exhibitors are being sought for Cologne, preparations for Indogo in Rotterdam – the industry’s most important Dutch B2B event – are in full swing.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Games for Families Expands by 40% in Mannheim

Events

Games for Families Expands by 40% in Mannheim

At its first stop of the year, the Mannheim Maimarkt 2026, planetlan’s Games for Families roadshow will take place across a significantly larger area than last year. Over 250 products from more than 20 manufacturers will be on display.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025

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UK Games Market Grew by 7.4% to £8.76 Billion in 2025

To mark the start of the London Games Festival, the British trade association UKIE has released market data on the UK games market in 2025, which has seen growth across almost all segments. According to UKIE, the UK games industry employs 74,000 people and contributes over £6 billion to the GDP.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce — (Digitec Galaxus)

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Digitec Galaxus: A Swiss Success Story in E-Commerce

When it comes to the Swiss gaming market, Digitec Galaxus is a force to be reckoned with. The e-commerce company, which has its roots in the electronics sector, is also a major player in game distribution in Switzerland and beyond.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read