game: Bavaria Outranks North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, and Hamburg
In the latest game's Industry Barometer published by the game industry association, Bavaria has reclaimed the top spot, surpassing North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, and Hamburg as one of Germany’s leading gaming hubs. There was also a notable shift at the lower end of the rankings, with Hesse unexpectedly landing in last place.
The result is likely to mean satisfied faces in Bavaria and strengthen the Bavarian Digital Minister Fabian Mehring's position. Mehring, who took office at the end of 2023, had proclaimed 2024 the “Year of Games” in Bavaria and launched numerous support measures. These have apparently been well received in the industry: as game has announced, like 2021 (in German) Bavaria again has achieved first place among the games locations in Germany in the new Industry Barometer of game, which is based on a level of industry consolidation among the member companies.