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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.

PlayStation Store Charts: Arc Raiders Triumphs (Almost) in Europe — Picture: Embark Studios

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PlayStation Store Charts: Arc Raiders Triumphs (Almost) in Europe

All eyes were firmly fixed on Battlefield and Call of Duty, but in December another game took the PlayStation Store charts by storm: ARC Raiders reached number one in North America and was beaten by just one title in Europe.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Sony Gives the PS5 a Color Makeover With the Hyperpop Collection — Picture: Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Sony Gives the PS5 a Color Makeover With the Hyperpop Collection

Starting March 12, Sony Interactive Entertainment will launch three new color variants for the PS5. In addition to the new console covers, there will also be DualSense wireless controllers in Techno Red, Remix Green, and Rhythm Blue.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Circana Sets Its Sights on Europe and Plans UK Launch in 2026

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Circana Sets Its Sights on Europe and Plans UK Launch in 2026

The US market research company Circana wants to internationalize. A new PoS Market Measurement service is set to launch in the UK in 2026. In the long term, the company also wants to tap into other markets in Europe.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Kim Bayley, CEO of ERA

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UK Games Market Grew by 7.4 Percent According to ERA

As usual, the British trade association ERA was the first to publish preliminary market data for the past entertainment year. According to this data, the British games market returned to significant growth. However, ERA does not take hardware sales into account.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Galaxus Sees 17 Percent Increase in Platform Sales — From its base in Krefeld, among other locations, Swiss online retailer Galaxus also serves customers in Germany and other EU countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and France | Image: Galaxus

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Galaxus Sees 17 Percent Increase in Platform Sales

Galaxus generated 3.8 billion Swiss francs, around 4 million euros in sales on its platform in 2025. That is 17 percent more than in the previous year. Galaxus remains particularly strong in its home market of Switzerland.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Razer Delivers First Controller Under LG's New Gaming Certification Program

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Razer Delivers First Controller Under LG's New Gaming Certification Program

At CES, LG launched its new certification program, “Designed for LG Gaming Portal,” which will help LG strengthen to position its Smart TVs as a gaming platform. At the same time, the first certified controller was unveiled by Razer.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Melanie Czymmek Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany — Melanie Czymmek, Senior Community & Social Media Manager GSA at Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany

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Melanie Czymmek Joins Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany

At the turn of the year, Bandai Namco Entertainment Germany further strengthened its team by hiring Melanie Czymmek as Senior Community & Social Media Manager GSA.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

FPS Star Developer Vince Zampella Dies in Car Accident — Screenshot "Gaming Interviews" on YouTube with Vince Zampella and Battlefield-General Manager Byron Beede

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FPS Star Developer Vince Zampella Dies in Car Accident

Vince Zampella, co-founder of Respawn and responsible for the Battlefield franchise at Electronic Arts, among other IPs, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles. The accident has caused sadness throughout the industry.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Studios From GSA and Europe at the Mundo Gaming Showcase

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Studios From GSA and Europe at the Mundo Gaming Showcase

Over 30 studios and games, many of them from Europe, including some from the GSA, presented themselves at the Mundo Gamer Showcase shortly before Christmas.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Serious Play Conference: European Edition Planned for Mid-June in Mainz

Serious Play Conference: European Edition Planned for Mid-June in Mainz

Tickets for Serious Play Europe 2026 are available at the super early bird rate until the end of the year, and the call for speakers is open until February 1. The European offshoot of what it claims to be North America's largest serious games conference will take place on June 18 and 19 in Mainz.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Jumpgate and Tivola Sign Contract with Mobile Games Publisher for New Game Project — Tivola received the DCP in the Best Mobile Game category for Cat Rescue Story in 2024. | Screenshot: Tivola

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Jumpgate and Tivola Sign Contract with Mobile Games Publisher for New Game Project

Jumpgate has announced the signing of a new development contract with an unnamed mobile games publisher. The contract is for a game that is also still unknown, which will be produced largely by Tivola.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

EFGAMP Collaborate with Women in Games and Joins Its New Partnership Board

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EFGAMP Collaborate with Women in Games and Joins Its New Partnership Board

The European network of games archives, EFGAMP, and Women in Games have agreed on a partnership that will serve as a framework for collaboration on several projects. EFGAMP will also be part of the new Partnership Board, which Women in Games presented at the beginning of December.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read