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

Dutch Dev Event Indigo to Continue in 2025 Despite Dutch Games Garden's End

With a new location and a new organiser, the major Dutch games event Indigo will continue in 2025, thanks to a joint effort by the Dutch Games Association (DGA), the city of Rotterdam, and the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF).

31. Januar 2025 14:04

Business

HTC Lowers Prices for Vive Pro 2

Almost overnight, HTC has reduced the prices of the Vive Pro 2 complete system and standalone headset across Europe and the Middle East. However, even with the discount, the four-year-old product remains far from cheap.

31. Januar 2025 10:45

Publishing

Square Enix and Bandai Namco Expand Distribution Partnership

Square Enix is restructuring the distribution of its physical games in Europe, leaving Plaion, the current partner for Germany, out of the equation. Starting 1 February, Bandai Namco Entertainment will take over the distribution of Square Enix titles in Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, and the Nordics.

31. Januar 2025 09:31

Business

Summer Game Fest Gets a Side Event for Thought Leaders

With just over five months to go, Geoff Keighley has announced the date for this year’s Summer Game Fest (SGF). The event will not only feature the usual Play Days but, for the first time, will also include a special gathering for industry thought leaders, curated by Christopher Dring.

31. Januar 2025 08:54

Business

TIGA Plans Conference During the London Games Festival

The British Games Developers Association has announced its own business conference in London on 3 April, aimed at start-ups and founders in the British games industry. The event will take place during the London Games Festival, but is apparently not part of the LGF.

30. Januar 2025 13:38

Business

Dr Andreas Bareiß to Succeed Prof. Thomas Schadt in May

The renowned Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is on the verge of a generational change: Dr Andreas Bareiß will take over as director of the film academy, which also offers game design courses, on 1 May. Bareiß will succeed Prof. Thomas Schadt, who has headed the Filmakademie since 2005.

30. Januar 2025 09:14

Business

FFF Confirms 2024 Games Funding Balance

FFF Bayern has released its 2024 funding balance, confirming a total of €3.6 million in games funding—an amount that Bavaria’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Fabian Mehring, had already announced in December. However, it appears there was additional funding allocated to the XR sector.

29. Januar 2025 17:06

Business

First Olympic Esports Games Reportedly Postponed

The U.S. magazine Sports Business reports exclusively that the first Olympic Esports Games will no longer take place in 2025. While the report has not been officially confirmed, industry insiders say they would not be surprised by such a decision.

29. Januar 2025 16:46

Business

Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong Receive Seven GDCA Nominations Each

The nominees for this year's Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Two studios from Asia received the most nominations. Most of the nominated studios from Europe are based in Sweden. From Germany, Osmotic Studios was at least able to make it into the list of honourable mentions.

29. Januar 2025 10:25

Business

Felix Rentschler Heads Virtual Bundesliga at DFL

Starting on 1 February, Felix Rentschler will transition from 1. FSV Mainz 05 to the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL; German Football League). As the new Head of Virtual Bundesliga, he will oversee the management of competitions now officially anchored in the DFL statutes.

28. Januar 2025 12:42