Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space © Bundesregierung/Steffen Kugler Business Games Department Shown in the Organizational Chart of the Ministry of Science The reintroduced Games Department appears for the first time in a new organizational chart from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. It is docked in the Strategies and Policy Issues division, which is headed by Dr. Effrosyni Chelioti and reports to State Secretary Dr. Marcus Player. The position By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The Tommi Awards are among the oldest awards for children's software in Germany. © Feibel.de (archive image) Products Nominations For Children's Software Award Tommi Announced The Tommi 2025 enters its final phase with the announcement of the nominations. Now it's up to the children's juries to decide which games and educational software will win. It is one of the oldest awards for children's software in Germany: the Tommi Children& By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
© GM/ESA Business Power of Play: United Kingdom As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: United Kingdom. What makes gamers around the world tick, and how do they differ from country to country? These questions and many more are addressed By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Dr. Thomas Wagner, COO K5 Factory, Dr. Fabian Mehring, Minister for Digital Affairs, and Oliver Simon, Managing Director K5 Factory (from left to right) © K5 People Bavaria's Minister for Digital Affairs Visits Oktoberfest Game Developers K5 Factory A few days after the end of this year's Oktoberfest, Bayer's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring visited K5 Factory. The studio also developed “Oktoberfest - The Official Game” with funding and is working on Illumina Twin, a tool for virtual production lighting. Shortly before Oktoberfest, K5 Factory By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Claus Ruhe Madsen, Minister of Economic Affairs, Transport, Employment, Technology and Tourism of Schleswig-Holstein at Baltig Games Fest 2025 © Holstenhallen Neumünster Products Baltic Games Fest Announces First Games for the 2026 Event A total of 50 indie teams can present themselves free of charge at the Baltic Game Fest 2026 in Neumünster. The organizers have now announced the first wave of participants. The Baltic Games Fest in Neumünster will take place for the second time next year and is scheduled for April By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© GM Business Power of Play: Germany As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: Germany. What makes gamers around the world tick, and how do they differ from country to country? These questions and many more are addressed in By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© ESA/Power of Play Business Industry Associations Led by ESA Present Global Gamer Study Power of Play The Power of Play study is likely one of the most comprehensive surveys of gamers' thoughts and opinions. In Europe, Poland and Sweden participated alongside the five key markets of the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. The average gamer worldwide is 41 years old. 48% of all gamers By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© GM Business Supercell CEO Rails Against Digital Fairness Act, EGDF Seeks Factual Basis In an open letter, Supercell co-founder and CEO Ilkka Paananen has raised serious concerns that the planned Digital Fairness Act could cause massive damage to the European games industry and ultimately make gaming worse for consumers. In a statement, the EGDF association shares these concerns but is striving to remain By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
The winners of the DevGamm Awards 2024 (archive image) © DevGamm Products 63 Nominees From 31 Countries Are Hoping to Win a DevGamm Award Including special funds, $135,000 will be awarded at this year's DevGamm Awards. The organizers have now revealed the shortlist for the AA & Indie Game Awards finals. The winners of this year's DevGamm Awards will be announced on November 7 at the event in Lisbon. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Jiri Kupiainen, Founder and Chair, Dr. Ben Abraham, Standards and Research Lead, and Maria Wagner, Co-Founder and Managing Director SGA © SGA Business SGA Launches Sustainable Games Standard One Year After Its Founding Just over a year after its founding, SGA has reached an important milestone and delivered on its promise: the Sustainable Games Standard, the first global emissions reporting framework created specifically for the games industry. Even though the “Omnibus” initiative eases the time pressure on many companies, including those in the By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
© Sega Business Sega and IOC Sign New Multi-Year Agreement The new agreement between Sega and the IOC is less about games and more about a collaboration between the Olympic brand and Sonic. There will be a wide range of licensed products available in 2026, and partners are now being sought. The agreement now concluded between Sega and the International By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
© DFL Esports DFL and Electronic Arts Revise Competition Mode of Virtual Bundesliga At the start of the new season of the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL), the DFL and Electronic Arts have made numerous adjustments to make the competition more open and exciting. But there are also some constants: 35 teams are competing in the VBL. The start of the new season is scheduled By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
