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

Rcp Launches External Development Division Rcp Blend

Production house rcp is responding to the fundamental changes currently taking place in game development with a new business approach. rcp is positioning itself and the studios belonging to the company family as external developers, with Frederik Hammes heading the new division.

18. August 2025 15:13

Business

Saxony Booth With More Companies, Big Goals and an Own Plattform

Saxony is participating in gamescom with a joint stand for the second time. It has more sub-exhibitors than many established locations. And with the presentation of the Next Level: Saxony platform, a real highlight is planned.

18. August 2025 13:00

Games and Products

Sparkasse Creates Own Fortnite Game With JvM Sports and Beyond Creative

The Sparkasse (Saving banks) are stepping up their involvement in gaming. Following collaborations in esports and with creators such as HandsOfBlood, they are now launching their first Fortnite game – with known partners.

14. August 2025 06:23

Games and Products

Donkey Kong is Coming, Mario is Driving Away

The smaller installed base of the Switch 2 at launch leads to a curious picture in the charts. Apparently, so many console buyers purchased Mario Kart World on Day One that the title dropped out of the top 20. It was replaced by Donkey Kong.

13. August 2025 08:41

Business

German Cities Miss Out on the Top 10 European Gaming Hubs

For the first time, Europe's gaming umbrella organisations have published a list of the top 20 game development locations in their report. While the UK has five cities in the top 10, German cities only appear from eleventh place onwards. Munich is not in the top 20, nor are any cities in North Rhine-Westphalia.

13. August 2025 06:55

Business

German Games Market Back on Track for Growth

During the gamescom pre-show press conference, the game association also released initial data on the development of the German games market in the first half of 2025. With an increase of 4 percent, the market continued to grow.

12. August 2025 11:04

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Gamescom Breaks First Records Even Before Opening

One week before Opening Night Live, Koelnmesse and game provided an update on the figures and programme for gamescom at the traditional pre-show press conference. Initial records were announced for the number of country pavilions and the exhibition space.

12. August 2025 09:04

Business

Submissions for BIG Festival Awards Are Now Open

Although gamescom in Cologne and gamescom asia in Bangkok are still coming up this year, it is already time to start planning for gamescom latam 2026: The BIG Festival, which is part of the event, has opened the submission phase for its awards.

12. August 2025 07:51

Games and Products

These Studios Received Almost €10 Million in Funding from the BKM

With new elections on the horizon, the old government briefly launched a games funding programme at the turn of the year, using money from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media's (BKM; Bundeskulturstaatsministerin) budget. The games approved for funding from this pot have now been included in the funding database for the first time.

11. August 2025 06:45

Business

Funding Approvals for WastedStudios and King Art

The federal government has approved funding of €350,000 for the two studios King Art and WastedStudios. This brings the number of approvals this year to 16.

11. August 2025 05:50