(Unsplash, Paws and Prints) Opinion G+ Comment: The EC is the Carrot, the CPC Network is the Stick How does the EU intend to regulate games? Whilst the Commission praised games industry’s self-regulation when it unveiled the EU Kids Act, consumer protection groups in Brussels have launched a new action against the industry. A well-thought-out plan looks rather different, says Stephan Steininger. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier brought some nuanced perspectives to the industry on stage at the gamescom congress. Not everyone liked that. (Photo: KoelnMesse / gamescom) Politics Social Responsibility is No Stick-On Label (Commentary) Steinmeier's and Virkkunen's promise to keep certain monetisation and dark pattern models in check has been decried in parts of the industry. But if it wants to adorn itself with social responsibility laurels, it will have to reckon with the truths behind these problems as well. By Pascal Wagner • 5 min read
Business Opinion: Sony’s Ruthless But Bold Move Into a New Era of Gaming Sony has taken everyone by surprise – including its own partners – with its decision to phase out new PlayStation games on discs from 2028. It is hard to say whether this move was right or wrong. Sooner or later, however, it was inevitable. A commentary by Editor-in-Chief Stephan Steininger. By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read
Pictures: Ivan Vi, Malte Behrmann Business The Home Market Problem: Why German Game Development Is Missing Its Greatest Opportunity Prof. Dr Malte Behrmann is not only an active figure in politics and business, but is also a pioneer of games funding in Germany. In his new article, he discusses the commercial failure of many funded titles, areas for improvement, and what Germany could do even better than Canada in tax credits. By Malte Behrmann • 5 min read
© Tomas Lissåker, Smallfield Photo Business G+ Comment: Nordic Voices Call for Resilience, Reform, and Reinvention Prof Dr Malte Behrmann has been attending industry events around the world for many years. He is a highly active political and industry figure. For GamesMarkt, he summarises his personal experience of this year’s Nordic Game Conference. By Malte Behrmann • 4 min read
© devcom Development Light at the End of the Tunnel – but Still Quite Far Away Prof Dr Malte Behrmann has been attending industry events around the world for many years. He is a highly active political and industry figure. For GamesMarkt, he summarises his personal experience of this year’s devcom. The text first appeared in issue 465 of GamesMarkt. By Malte Behrmann • 5 min read
