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Funding

Anniversary at Medienboard! Industry Event to Mark 20 Years of New Media Funding

Advertorial – Since 2006, MBB has been supporting the audiovisual creative industries in Berlin-Brandenburg: from games and XR to serial formats. 800 projects, €60m in funding and €170m in investment in the region. Together with the industry, MBB celebrates the region's status as the number one hub.

By Team GamesMarket • 1 min read

Funding

20 Years of New Media Funding in Berlin-Brandenburg

Since 2006, the New Media Funding Programme run by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg has provided €60 million in funding for games, XR and other innovative audiovisual content and serial formats. This has played a key role in establishing the Capital Region as a major media hub in Germany and Europe.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Funding

G+ German Federal Government Funds Games with Over €260 Million

For years, the German federal government has supported the production of computer and video games in Germany, sometimes more, sometimes less. Where did the money go? How much was handed out, and to whom? And most importantly, is it all even worth it?

By Marcel Kleffmann • 11 min read

People

Womenize! Inspiring Stories: Laura Gonzalez Fernandez

In their weekly interview series Womenize! features inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry, to share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects. In cooperation with Womenize! and Madeleine Egger, GamesMarkt is republishing these inspirations.

By Madeleine Egger • 7 min read

Daily

GamesMarket Daily – 18 Sep 26: Medienboard, Freyja Melhorn, EEF, EU Kids Act, BIG and BWI, Salt Games, Game Studies

A new president of European esports is set to bring a breath of fresh air, whilst the debate over the EU Kids Act continues. The Medienboard is celebrating the anniversary of its games funding programme, and Freyja Melhorn is featured in an interview.

By Stephan Steininger • 6 min read

People

European Esports Federation Elects Goran Kuzmić as President and Adopts ESBD Motion

Delegates from 27 Member Federations elected Goran Kuzmić during the General Assembly of the European Esports Federation (EEF), hosted by the Macedonian Esports Federation in Skopje. A motion submitted by E-Sport-Bund Deutschland was also adopted by the delegates.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

Politics

EU Kids Act: Reactions and Analyses

Following the VGE and Bavaria’s Digital Minister Mehring, other stakeholders including the EGDF, Osborne Clarke and Digitaleurope have spoken out on the European Commission’s proposal for the EU Kids Act. One thing is clear: the details are crucial and they still need to be worked out.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

People

Freyja Melhorn on the European Games Industry - GamesMarket Industry Leaders Survey 2026

How do gaming executives rate Europe's position in the global market? And what key challenges and trends are currently affecting the industry? We spoke to Freyja Melhorn, Director Marketing Communications BXDXO (Germany), to find out.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

Esports

BIG and BWI Extend Joint Partnership

Berlin International Gaming (BIG) and BWI, the digitalisation partner of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), are extending their partnership for a second time. Going forward, they will also be deepening synergies in employer branding and community activation.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read