Johannes Thimme; Ubisoft Düsseldorf Business Johannes Thimme Founded Quality Time Studio in Lower Saxony Having spent more than 20 years working in the games industry, Johannes Thimme founded Quality Time Studio. The company will focus on developing original games and providing consultancy services. Thimme also aims to strengthen the regional industry in Lower Saxony. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Power of Play: Nigeria As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: Nigeria. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Paris Game Biz 2025; Christophe Lemaître for Paris Game Biz 2025 Business Paris Game Biz 2025 - Recap A total of 175 participants from 70 video game studios from ten countries took part in the B2B event Paris Game Biz 2025. 515 meetings took place in the heart of the French capital. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business Nicolas Cannasse (Shiro Games) on Europe as a Gaming Location How do industry executives rate Europe's position in the global market? We spoke to Nicolas Cannasse, Chief Executive Officer of Shiro Games, to find out. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
Business Power of Play: Australia As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: Australia. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Business Ubisoft Supports Friendly Fire as Main Sponsor with Anno 117 The Friendly Fire Charity Stream will kick off for the 11th time on December 6, and Ubisoft will be the main sponsor for the fourth time overall, as it was last year. The focus of the campaign will be on Anno 117. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Deutsche Indie Showcase / German Indie Showcase, 1UP Management Business Application Phase for the German Indie Showcase Has Begun The second edition of the German Indie Showcase will be broadcast on 11 December 2025. Studios and developers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland who are interested in participating can now submit their games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Prof. Dr. Dr. Rudolf Thomas Inderst Business Game Studies Watchlist #43 The Game Studies Watchlist newsletter is published weekly on GamesMarkt, curated by Prof Dr Rudolf Inderst. By Rudolf Inderst • 3 min read
Felix Falk, Managing Director of game - The German Games Industriy Association; Picture by: Dirk Mathesius Business Game Welcomes IOC's Commitment and Applauds German Government The German games industry association game has spoken out following the end of the collaboration between the IOC and EWCF, welcoming the IOC's commitment to Olympic Esports Games. At the same time, the association praises the German government's approach to esports. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Berlin-based artist Nura takes on the role of the Replacer; Pierce and Activision Blizzard Business Pierce and Activision Blizzard Launch Strategic Partnership in Germany Berlin-based culture marketing agency Pierce has entered into a strategic partnership with Activision Blizzard for the German market. Pierce is also responsible for the creative implementation of the localised "The Replacer" campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
Business Bitkraft Report Forecasts 18% CAGR in Indian Gaming and 26% in Indian Esports Market Gaming and interactive media are the growth drivers of the Indian digital media and entertainment market. This is the conclusion of a study by Bitkraft Ventures and Redseer Strategy. However, the market also has many special aspects. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Business UK Studio Panic Stations Formed to Make Co-Op Games A new development studio called Panic Stations has been founded in the UK. Several industry veterans with experience of working on Fall Guys are working at the studio, and it plans to focus on co-op games. By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
