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.
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Devon Pritchard Succeeds Doug Bowser as President and COO of NoA

Change at the top of Nintendo of America: President and COO Doug Bowser is retiring at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, a long-standing member of the NoA management team. Nintendo Managing Executive Officer Satoru Shibata will take on the role of CEO of NoA in addition to his existing responsibilities.

26. September 2025 08:20

Business

DPMA Gives Green Light to Collecting Society for Game Devs and Publishers

Founded in May 2023, the VHG collecting society has now received permission to operate from the German Patent and Trademark Office, which has state supervision over all collecting societies in Germany. VHG, a subsidiary of the game association, is the first new licensee in 11 years.

25. September 2025 15:02

Games and Products

Digital Bandidos Celebrate Successful Debut of Indie Fan Fest

The still young indie publisher Digital Bandidos is thoroughly satisfied with its Indie Games Fest. Almost 50 games were featured in the showcase, which offered two world premieres, three release date announcements, and shadow drops for five playable demos. The organizers themselves presented three games and revamped their website.

25. September 2025 07:05

Business

Game Regional Representation in Baden-Württemberg Develops to an Association

Since 2018, the games industry in Baden-Württemberg has been organized as a regional representative of game in order to successfully promote issues at the state level. Now, there is a desire to strengthen this commitment, which requires its own association structure, which has now been established.

25. September 2025 05:55

Business

NBG Distribution Renamed as CentreSoft GmbH

After 36 years, German games distributor NBG has a new name. NBG will now operate under the brand name of its parent company, CentreSoft GmbH.

24. September 2025 09:25

Business

Montréal International Game Summit Doubles Its Floor Space

The Montreal International Game Summit (MIGS) have drawn their first positive conclusions: industry representatives from 25 countries are expected to attend, and thanks to the move to a new location with twice the space, there will be four stages instead of just one.

24. September 2025 08:24

Business

AEVI Launches Call For Applications For Innovation Grant Program

Spanish studios have until October 20 to register to participate in the eighth edition of the Innovation Grant Program. The shortlist will be announced in early November, and the winner will be announced in mid-November.

24. September 2025 07:28

Games and Products

IIDEA Names First Finalists For New Games Beyond Entertainment Award

On 10 October, the Italian games industry association IIDEA will present its first awards in the Games Beyond Entertainment category. The finalists have now been announced.

24. September 2025 06:14

Business

Bavaria Strengthens Its Commitment by Doubling Its Gaming Budget

The Bavarian state government is sending a very clear signal to the local gaming industry. According to Digital Minister Fabian Mehring, Prime Minister Markus Söder announced a massive expansion of games funding at a strategy retreat. The total budget for gaming policy, which includes further measures, is set to double.

23. September 2025 15:15

Business

Game Rhineland-Palatinate Calls for More Support From State Politicians

The regional representation of the game association in Rhineland-Palatinate wants to rise from the midfield of German gaming locations. To this end, new demands have now been made on state politics, which are primarily, but not exclusively, about money.

23. September 2025 09:13