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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.

Caggtus: Tabletop Tournament, More Space for Artists and Reduced Prices for Merchandise Retailer — Impression from Caggtus 2025 [Picture by Leipziger Messe | Niclas Schmidt]

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Caggtus: Tabletop Tournament, More Space for Artists and Reduced Prices for Merchandise Retailer

Six months before the trade fair, advance ticket sales for Caggtus 2026 are in full swing. New details from the concept are also being revealed.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

PlayStation Store Charts: The triumph of Battlefield

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PlayStation Store Charts: The triumph of Battlefield

October brought the same picture on both sides of the Atlantic: EA's Battlefield 6 ranks ahead of the first-party game Ghost of Yotei in the PlayStation Store. Only then do differences between North America and Europe become apparent.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Cologne's Gaming Industry Gets Office Space Possibilities at Startplatz — At a meeting of the Games Cluster, Games Syndicate Cologne provided information about its cooperation with Startplatz Köln.

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Cologne's Gaming Industry Gets Office Space Possibilities at Startplatz

Instead of acquiring its own house, the Cologne-based games industry is relying on special conditions at an existing start-up hub and incubator. This is made possible by a cooperation between Games Syndicate Cologne and Startplatz Köln.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Fabian Mehring and E-Sport Verband Bayern Specify Esports Project for Rural Areas

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Fabian Mehring and E-Sport Verband Bayern Specify Esports Project for Rural Areas

In the summer, the Bavarian Ministry of Digital Affairs approved around €135,000 in funding to support the expansion of esports structures outside of urban centers. Now, the ministry and the project sponsor, the Bavarian Esports Association, have further specified the project.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: Saudi Arabia

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Power of Play: Saudi Arabia

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: Saudi Arabia.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Video Games Europe and USK Respond to EU Consultation on Digital Fairness Act

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Video Games Europe and USK Respond to EU Consultation on Digital Fairness Act

The Digital Fairness Act could bring about lasting change to the gaming business, particularly in the free-to-play segment. This is another reason why it is important for the industry to get involved in the legislative process, as Video Games Europe and USK have done.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Rockstar Games Postpones GTA 6 Until November 2026

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Rockstar Games Postpones GTA 6 Until November 2026

The wait continues for now: Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games have postponed the release of GTA 6 once again. Instead of May 26, the long-awaited title is now scheduled for release on November 19.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: United Arab Emirates

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Power of Play: United Arab Emirates

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 Arab Emirates (UAE).

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: Egypt

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Power of Play: Egypt

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: Egypt.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: South Africa

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Power of Play: South Africa

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: South Africa.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: Nigeria

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Power of Play: Nigeria

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: Nigeria.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Power of Play: Australia

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Power of Play: Australia

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: Australia.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read