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Maciej Kocemba, Product Director Opera GX © Opera Software, Kocemba Business Opera GX as a New Marketing Touchpoint for Developers and Publishers More than 33 million monthly active users have chosen Opera GX to browse the web. GamesMarkt spoke to Product Director Maciej Kocemba in an interview about the evolution of Opera GX, the integrated GX.games gaming platform and the opportunities it offers to game developers and publishers. By Marcel Kleffmann • 9 min read
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The LUX, which will be home to the House of Games, and Christian Boldt | Pictures: Daniel Hinz (Lux), Christian Boldt People Wista Management Appoints Christian Boldt as Head of House of Games Berlin Bit by bit, the House of Games Berlin is becoming a reality. Wista Management, the operating company, has now filled a key position: Christian Boldt has been appointed Leader of the House of Games Berlin. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
