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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.

Nintendo Unveils Its Gamescom Line-Up — The Nintendo stand – pictured here in 2025 – is always one of the most popular stands at gamescom (Photo: Koelnmesse)

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Nintendo Unveils Its Gamescom Line-Up

Nintendo was one of the first major publishers to confirm its participation at gamescom. Details have now been released regarding its presence at the event, featuring numerous released and upcoming first- and third-party games, alongside a varied supporting programme.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

SAGA Barcelona Names Japan as Guest Country and Expects Manami Matsumae and Miki Higashino — Conrad Roset, Creative Director at Nomada Studio, presents the visual identity of the SAGA Barcelona Game Fest (Picture by SAGA Barcelona Game Fest)

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SAGA Barcelona Names Japan as Guest Country and Expects Manami Matsumae and Miki Higashino

The SAGA Barcelona Game Fest is taking shape: at a press conference, Japan was revealed as the guest country, along with the visual identity designed by Conrad Roset. The first speakers were also announced.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Gamescom Asia Features Invest Circle and VIP Mixer Once Again — Picture by: Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia

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Gamescom Asia Features Invest Circle and VIP Mixer Once Again

Following last year’s success, gamescom asia is planning to host an Invest Circle and a VIP Mixer again in 2026. To register, you must hold a valid Delegate or VIP ticket.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GamesMarket Daily - 4 August 2026: AI Transparency, ESA x Pokémon, Leadership Summit, ByteRockers, Raw Talent

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GamesMarket Daily - 4 August 2026: AI Transparency, ESA x Pokémon, Leadership Summit, ByteRockers, Raw Talent

From the implications of improved transparency rules on the use of AI to new line-ups at gamescom – August kicks off with interesting news, new games and a new summit at gamescom dev.

By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read

Refactor Layoffs: The End of FIFA Games or the Beginning of a New Partnership with Electronic Arts?

Business

G+ Refactor Layoffs: The End of FIFA Games or the Beginning of a New Partnership with Electronic Arts?

According to U.S. media reports, Refactor Games, co-developer of Netflix’s FIFA game for the World Cup, has laid off 85% of its workforce. Therefore the end of its partnership with EA remains a financial disaster for FIFA, one that only could potentially be reassessed by the investors behind EA.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Razer Strengthens Its Creator Business and Acquires StreamElements

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Razer Strengthens Its Creator Business and Acquires StreamElements

Razer has acquired all of StreamElements’ assets from Live Momentum. Operations are set to continue as usual, and StreamElements will remain a separate brand. Razer has nevertheless strengthened its position in the creator market.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Aerosoft and Hindsight Announce Mining Simulation Bergwerk

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Aerosoft and Hindsight Announce Mining Simulation Bergwerk

Simulation expert Aerosoft and Hindsight Studios, based in Herten in the Ruhr region, have announced Bergwerk – A Mining, a game that takes players to the fictional German coal-mining region of Grubental.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Deadline For Submitting For Age Ratings for Gamescom Content is Approaching — Anyone who displays games in the entertainment area must have a rating in accordance with German youth protection laws. Existing ratings from storefronts are not sufficient for this purpose. (Picture by USK)

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Deadline For Submitting For Age Ratings for Gamescom Content is Approaching

Exhibitors in the B2C section at Gamescom have until August 11 to submit forms and content to the USK in order to receive the appropriate rating in time for the trade show. Existing storefront ratings are not valid at the trade show.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Jung von Matt Nerd Becomes an (Ad-)Games Publisher

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Jung von Matt Nerd Becomes an (Ad-)Games Publisher

Jung von Matt Nerd has released its first original game on Roblox, titled One Last Stand. The agency is less focused on traditional game publishing; rather, the title serves as a base game for brand activations for its clients.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

GamesMarket Daily 31 July 2026 - Trap Season, Roblox in the EU, PlayStation Numbers, Hasbro and D&D & more

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GamesMarket Daily 31 July 2026 - Trap Season, Roblox in the EU, PlayStation Numbers, Hasbro and D&D & more

GamesMarket's daily editorial editorial comment and an overview of all news of the day, not just to your inbox, but freely available online as well. The topics of the day: Roblox at the VLOP threshold, PlayStation Q1 numbers, Dungeons & Dragons goes Universes Beyond and more.

By Stephan Steininger • 5 min read

Roblox on the Edge of Becoming a Very Large Online Platform in the EU — Thomas Regnier during the press briefing (Screenshot of the streamed video)

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Roblox on the Edge of Becoming a Very Large Online Platform in the EU

Roblox could soon join the ranks of the so-called Very Large Online Platforms (VLOP) in the EU. This would result in significantly stricter regulations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), with corresponding fines for violations.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring: Economic Growth Is Also Driven by Video Games — Fabian Mehring with representatives of the funded studios in front of the Gamerei (Photo: StMD)

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Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring: Economic Growth Is Also Driven by Video Games

Bavaria’s Digital Minister Fabian Mehring once again took the time to personally present the 16 studios with the recently approved funding recommendation from FFF Bayern. Mehring also reaffirmed Bavaria’s ambitions in the gaming sector.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read