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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.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Also Triumphs at D.I.C.E. Awards — Pictures by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Also Triumphs at D.I.C.E. Awards

After the Game Awards, Sandfall Interactive also dominated the D.I.C.E. Awards with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sucker Punch, Kojima Productions and Dogubomb also received more than one award. From Europe, 11bit Studios, Fireproof Games, Sloclap and Embark Studios could celebrate.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

When EA Takes Over The German Games Charts in January 2026 — EA Sports FC 26 © EA Sports

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When EA Takes Over The German Games Charts in January 2026

In January 2026, the official German gaming charts (published by game) were dominated by returning classics rather than new releases. Most of these were published by Electronic Arts, accounting for almost half of the top 20 games.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Unity Reports Increased Revenue, Reduced Losses And Departure of Founder David Helgason — David Helgason, Tomer Bar-Zeev and Bernard Kim | Pictures/archive pictures by Unity, Viola Group, Business Wire

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Unity Reports Increased Revenue, Reduced Losses And Departure of Founder David Helgason

The stock market reacted to the latest news from Unity with a sharp drop in share prices. Bernard Kim was introduced as a new board member after company founder David Helgason and Tomer Bar-Zeev stepped down on 5 February. The figures presented, however, show an upward trend.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Mattel Acquires Full Ownership of Mattel16, Announces New Games and Content For Roblox And Fortnite — Mattel 163 has so far released Uno!, Uno Wonder, Phase 10, and Skip Bo for mobile devices. More titles are set to follow | Picture: Screenshot

Mattel Acquires Full Ownership of Mattel16, Announces New Games and Content For Roblox And Fortnite

Mattel has purchased its partner NetEase's 50 per cent stake in their joint mobile gaming studio Mattel163 for $159 million. The deal strengthens Mattel's digital and gaming strategy, which is based on three pillars.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Hesse Plans Gamescom Booth, Reception with Minister and Continues ‘Making Games in Hessen’ — Hesse's Minister for Economic Affairs, Kaweh Mansoori, is set to open the planned reception at the Hesse booth at gamescom | Picture: Peter Jülich/HMWVW

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Hesse Plans Gamescom Booth, Reception with Minister and Continues ‘Making Games in Hessen’

The state of Hesse will once again be represented with its own stand in the business area in 2026. Companies from Hesse can apply until the end of March. Another ‘Making Games in Hessen’ event is also planned for April.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Paananen on an Industry Coasting, Innovation, and Supercell's Investments in Studios — Ilkka Paananen, CEO Supercell | Picture: GM/Supercell

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Paananen on an Industry Coasting, Innovation, and Supercell's Investments in Studios

In his annual ‘Ilkka's Long Text’, CEO Ilkka Paananen not only provided insight into Supercell's business development in 2025. He also addressed the challenges of a stagnating mobile market, shared lessons learned and promised further investments in external studios.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

Gamescom Asia Launches Early Bird Registration For Exhibitors — Picture by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd / gamescom asia

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Gamescom Asia Launches Early Bird Registration For Exhibitors

The gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show will kick off for the second time in Bangkok at the end of October. Registration is now open for both trade visitors and consumers. Special rates are available until 2 June.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

GG Bavaria Business Day Announced Ahead of the DCP — Bavaria's Minister for Digital Affairs, Fabian Mehring, delivered the keynote speech at the first GG Bavaria Business Day 2025. | Picture: Alexander Hartung for Games/Bavaria

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GG Bavaria Business Day Announced Ahead of the DCP

This year's GG Bavaria Business Day will take place the day before the Deutscher Computerspielpreis (DCP; German Computer Game Award) in Munich. Topic suggestions and presentations can be submitted from now until 10 March.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Members of the Bundestag Re-establish Cross-Party Parliamentary Group — The founders of the new Parliamentary Group on Gaming together with Felix Falk, Managing Director of the German Games Industry Association (right) | Picture: Milena Radatz - MdB Joachim Ebmeyer

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Members of the Bundestag Re-establish Cross-Party Parliamentary Group

On the initiative of Joachim Ebmeyer (CDU), Holger Mann (SPD) and Dr Andrea Lübcke (B90/Grüne), members of the Bundestag have formed a cross-party parliamentary group on games to institutionalise dialogue between politicians and the industry. It’s not the first such group in the Bundestag.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Update: MAG-C attracted over 12,500 visitors in 2026 — Of course, there was also a cosplay of Mäxi, the event's mascot, at MAG-C | Picture: Jerrografie/Screenshot

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Update: MAG-C attracted over 12,500 visitors in 2026

Nearly one week after the end of MAG-C 2026, the final visitor numbers have been confirmed. At over 12,500, they are slightly higher than last year. The anime rave also achieved a new record.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Toplitz Satisfied with Unusual Promotional Campaign Blood4Bloodlord — Bernd Kasch from Toplitz also took part in the Blood4Bloodlord blood donation campaign | Picture by Toplitz

Toplitz Satisfied with Unusual Promotional Campaign Blood4Bloodlord

To mark the early access launch of ‘Vampires: Bloodlord Rising’, Mehumaan Games and publisher Toplitz Production launched an unusual blood donation campaign. Over 700 participants donated blood as part of the ‘Blood4Bloodlord’ campaign.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

HBO Reportedly Developing Baldur's Gate TV Series With Craig Mazin and Hasbro — Laezel from Baldur's Gate 3 | Screenshot by Larian Studios

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HBO Reportedly Developing Baldur's Gate TV Series With Craig Mazin and Hasbro

Craig Mazin, screenwriter and director of The Last of Us, is set to work on a television adaptation of Baldur's Gate. This was reported exclusively by the US film service Deadline. The series will tell a story that takes place immediately after Baldur's Gate 3.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read