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

SPD Top Politicians Visit the Esports Player Foundation

As part of the election campaign for the office of Mayor of Cologne, the esports player foundation welcomed SPD candidate and former DOSB chairman Torsten Burmester to its headquarters. He was accompanied by prominent party colleagues, including SPD co-leader Saskia Esken and Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach.

09. January 2025 09:40

Business

ESBD Updates Its Esports Definition

At its general meeting in December, the ESBD adopted a new definition of esports, which was published today. The updated definition, along with its three core characteristics, was developed in collaboration with the association’s scientific advisory board. According to the ESBD, the new framework is also suitable for use by legislators.

08. January 2025 10:53

Business

Usual Suspects, Successful Exclusives, and the Missing Surprise Hit

The game association has released the annual charts for the best-selling console and PC games of 2024. While the top positions are similar to previous years, there are notable differences in the details.

08. January 2025 09:00

Development

Sony Announced XYN Solution for Spatial Content Creation

During the CES press conference, Sony also presented its new XYN solution. These are software and hardware-based solutions for creating spatial digital worlds, some of which are still in the prototype stage.

08. January 2025 07:40

Business

Markus Wilding Goes Freelance Under the Name Beyond the Wall Consulting

In recent weeks, former 2K and Private Division director Markus Wilding has taken on numerous freelance assignments under the name Beyond the Wall Consulting, including projects for devcom and Harakka Studio. He spoke to GamesMarkt about his plans and vision for his new consulting business.

08. January 2025 07:00

People

Sebastian Tyzak Joins Insert Moin as Third Host

Starting January 12, the hosting duo of Manuel Fritsch and Michael Wieczorek from Insert Moin will be joined by Sebastian Tyzak from Game Two. The podcast, which introduced changes to its content at the turn of the year, will benefit from Tyzak’s addition.

07. January 2025 12:47

Publishing

Unity Features Numerous EU Games in its 2024 Review

Traditionally, Unity has concluded the year 2024 with a final Games Made with Unity. Over 300 are named, almost 60 are highlighted with a trailer, including productions from GSA.

03. January 2025 10:49

Events

Narranauten Kick Off the New Year with an Event in Munich

In collaboration with the HFF, the Narranauten have announced an event for January 9th focusing on documentary formats in film and games. Participation is free.

03. January 2025 08:17

Business

Restart of Federal Game Funding with Restrictions and Reservations

Immediately after Christmas, the German government surprised the games industry by restarting federal funding, albeit under less favorable conditions. The absence of a 2025 budget means uncertainty looms over how much funding will be available for larger projects and when it might run out again.

30. December 2024 17:00

Business

Toggo GG to Be Adapted for Linear TV Starting in January

Starting mid-January, ten episodes of the gaming show Toggo GG will air on Toggo / Super RTL’s linear TV channel. It is not the first video game for kids to come from the digital realm and make it into the main program of a broadcasting station.

20. December 2024 10:50