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

Nodwin Gaming Becomes South Asia Partner of EWCF

Under the new partnership, Nodwin Gaming will not only be responsible for selling media rights to the Esports World Cup in South Asia. The company will also take on additional representative duties as marketing partner of the EWC Federation.

04. July 2025 13:50

Business

Crexpro Remains Lead Agency for MAG-C 2026

Six months before the next MAG-C, the community event, which will also be implemented in 2026 with Crexpro as the lead agency, is setting an important course. The focus is on innovative formats, more indie games and a larger cosplay area.

04. July 2025 13:07

Games and Products

If Hideo Kojima Played Football on PlayStation…

The PlayStation charts show once again that Europe and North America play similarly, but not identically. While ‘football reigns supreme’ in Europe, star developer Hideo Kojima dominates in North America.

04. July 2025 12:28

Business

New Project Supports Teachers in NRW in Using Games in the Classroom

In mid-July, an initial online information event will take place on a new project being implemented by the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur in collaboration with partners and with funding from the Ministry of Education in North Rhine-Westphalia. The event will focus on the use of games in the classroom.

04. July 2025 09:34

Business

Future Games Show with Gamscom Edition and New “Best of” Format

Future has announced three streaming formats under the Future Games Show umbrella for gamescom. Studios and publishers have until 11 July to submit titles for one of the editorial slots.

04. July 2025 08:14

Business

Competition Company Cooperates with Playseat and Moza

In the run-up to the Esports World Cup, where the SimRacing Game Rennsport is one of the disciplines, publisher Competition Company has introduced new cockpit and hardware partners with Playseat and Moza Racing.

04. July 2025 07:17

Business

Devcom Unveils Programme With More Than 210 Speakers Already Confirmed

Even before ONL and gamescom, this year's devcom developer conference will kick off on 17 August with an extensive programme. Over 210 renowned speakers have already been confirmed, and the side event programme is also filling up fast.

03. July 2025 13:43

Business

Side Events and 40 Games On-site at 6th Indie Game Fest

For the sixth time, the indie scene will gather in Cologne in mid-July for the Indie Game Fest. The organisers from Indie Hub are once again putting together a business area and various side events.

03. July 2025 12:24

People

Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär will Give Opening Adress at Gamescom

In addition to Federal Minister Dorothee Bär, Hendrik Wüst, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, has also confirmed his participation in the political opening of gamescom. Both will also take part in the tour of the exhibition.

03. July 2025 08:19

Business

Knights Peak Relies on Numerous Sales Partners in Both the East and West

The publishing label Knights Peak has announced numerous distribution partnerships for many regions around the world. German company Flashpoint will handle physical distribution in Europe and the USA. Other partners include Green Man Gaming, Nuuvem, Metaboli/Gamesplanet, Epicsoft, Rokky, 4Divinity and Beep Japan.

02. July 2025 14:34