Stephan Steininger

Stephan Steininger has been editor-in-chief of the industry magazine GamesMarkt, which belongs to Busch Glatz Germany, since March 2017. The father of two is one of the founding editors of GamesMarkt and, after the temporary takeover by Gruner+Jahr, first became senior editor and later head of the editorial team of the title. As Head of GamesMarkt, he is also responsible for sales and marketing.

Business

Hessen Crash Celebrates Its Anniversary with Accompanying Conference

Launched in 2010 as a community tournament, Hessen Crash is now an integral part of the fighting game esports scene in Europe. To celebrate its anniversary, it has a new location and an expanded concept, which also includes a specialist conference taking place on 20 June.

16. May 2025 12:50

Business

Game Applauds Plans for Dedicated Games Department

The game - The German Games Industry Association reacted via social media to the plans of minister Dorothee Bär to rebuild its own games department and - of course - welcomed them.

16. May 2025 12:25

People

Jens Kosche is Leaving Electronic Arts

After more than two decades, Jens Kosche, most recently Senior Director Commercial Europe, has left Electronic Arts to pursue new challenges.

16. May 2025 10:34

Business

Medienbarometer2025 Highlights Major Challenges for Creative Industries

Declining revenues and limited international competitiveness – the latest Medienbarometer reveals a generally pessimistic outlook among creative companies in the capital region. However, game developers were notably more optimistic, partly due to high hopes for a potential tax incentive scheme.

16. May 2025 09:03

People

Jade Raymond has Reportedly Left Haven Studio

According to information from Bloomberg, founder and boss Jade Raymond has left the developer Haven Studio, which belongs to Sony. The background is unclear, speculation about Fairgame$ has arisen.

16. May 2025 07:48

Business

Reactions and Congratulations Following the DCP 2025

Deserving winners, a smooth show, happy guests – as expected, the DCP 2025 was a glittering evening. Congratulations for the show and the winners came from all sides. We have summarised some of them below.

15. May 2025 14:39

Games and Products

Game Gives Platinum for Split Fiction, Gold for Oblivion Remaster

Two titles made it to a game Sales Award in April. Following its gold success in the format, Split Fiction now met the criteria for platinum, while Oblivion also achieved over 100,000 sales.

15. May 2025 12:34

Business

The Rabbit Indie Games Residency Seeks Participants for 2025

Indies can apply to participate in this year's The Rabbit Indie Games Residency until 15 June. An intensive month of exchange, mentoring and a pitch event at Games Ground Berlin awaits.

15. May 2025 11:47

People

Kenji Matsubara Resignes as CEO of SNK Corporation

SNK Corporation announced that Kenji Matsubara will step down as CEO and transition to an advisory role, where he will continue to contribute his expertise and strategic insight.

15. May 2025 11:26

Business

Federal Minister Dorothee Bär Announces Comeback of Games Department at DCP

In her first speech to the industry as the new minister responsible for games, Dorothee Bär delivered with wit, charm, and great news: she will revive a dedicated games department in her ministry, which had been abolished by former Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck.

15. May 2025 10:01