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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 & 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 (𝐏𝐃𝐅 & 𝐖𝐞𝐛) 🎮📃 How many millions of people in Germany play games? How many people are employed in the games industry? How does Germany compare internationally as a location for games development? The Annual Report on the German Games Industry 2024 is now live and packed with key insights to answer these questions and more! Whether you're an industry insider, a policy maker or a gaming enthusiast, this comprehensive report is your go-to source for the latest data and trends shaping the future of the games industry in Germany. Some highlights from the report: 📈 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Key statistics on the German games market 💼 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞: All information about the German games industry from companies to employees 👥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬: Explore who’s playing games in Germany—age groups, platforms of choice, top games & more 🤝 Own chapters for our instiutions: devcom, esports player foundation, Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur, Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle USK 🎙 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Interviews with experts on developments in the protection of minors in Germany, environmental and climate protection in the games industry, and diversity key facts about gamescom & so much more! Read and download the full report for free ⤵ 🔗 English version: https://lnkd.in/d5Ad94jW 🔗 German version: jahresreport.game.de What are your favorite parts of the report? Which aspects are you interested in the most? Let us know in the comments! #gamesindustry #gamingindustry #gamedevelopment #videogames #gaming

Press Start: Games Founding Grant - A new chance for game developers in Germany! 👨💻👩💻 What an incredible way to kick off this unique funding program for aspiring game developers! Together with the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur, we welcomed 132 talented scholarship grant holders from all over Germany to Berlin for a day full of inspiration, learning, and networking. The event began with welcoming words from Felix Falk, Managing Director of game, and Nandita Wegehaupt, Managing Director of Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur, who highlighted the significance of this program for the future of the German games industry. The event featured keynotes from Valerie Kenntemich (Farbspiel Interactive) on the importance of awareness and diversity in building successful studios, and Christian Fonnesbech (Leverage Partnership) on how strong IPs and brand creation help connect players emotionally to games. In the afternoon, industry experts led hands-on workshops on business vision, guiding participants in shaping the future of their studios. A huge thank you to Jens Bahr, Laura Kaltenmaier, Ulrike Küchler, Thomas Lilge, Timo Maier, and Masiar Emanuel Nashat for sharing their expertise! We would also like to thank everyone that made this possible from the jury to the Press Start team & so many more! ❤ The ’Press Start: Gründungsstipendium Games’ is realised in cooperation with Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur and game. The program is funded by Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien The Press Start team: Vanessa Zeuch Benjamin Hillmann Beck Niederländer Niels Boehnke Thomas Heidtmann Nadja Beilenhoff Matej Samide Photo credit: Klara Yoon

Press Start: Games Founding Grant kicks off in Berlin! 🎉 Last weekend, 132 talented game developers from across Germany gathered at the Silent Green Kulturquartier to connect and learn from industry experts. 📚 Event Highlights: 💡 Inspiring talks on branding and diversity by Christian Fonnesbech (Leverage Partnership) and Valerie Kenntemich (Farbspiel Interactive) 🔍 Vision workshops with Jens Bahr (Off The Beaten Track), Laura Kaltenmaier (KI-Garage), Ulrike Küchler (Gamebook Studio), Thomas Lilge (gamelab.berlin), Timo Maier (Serious Playscape), and Masiar Emanuel Nashat (Nashat Solutions) 🤝 Networking and exchange with coaches and the Press Start team Nandita Wegehaupt, Managing Director of the Digital Games Culture Foundation (Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur), commented, "Thanks to the support of the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, 132 people are now one step closer to establishing their game studios." Felix Falk, Managing Director of the game, added, "This program once again highlights the immense creative and entrepreneurial potential in Germany." With the support of the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien), the grant holders are ready to turn their creative ideas into successful game projects. 🚀

Games are teamwork. So is democracy. Go vote - every vote counts!! 🗳 🤝(Posting in English and German) English 📢: Whether in games or in society - Those who don’t play let others set the rules. You decide the 2025 federal election - your vote counts! 🗣️ German 📢 : Ob in Games oder als Gesellschaft – wer nicht mitspielt, überlässt anderen das Spielfeld. Die Bundestagswahl 2025 entscheidest du mit - deine Stimme zählt! Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle USK devcom esports player foundation gamescom

At a time when democracies around the world are under pressure, games offer an innovative way to promote and defend democratic values. Institutions like the Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung) and the The Ger­man do­mes­tic in­tel­li­gence ser­vices (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (BfV)) use video games to impart knowledge and values. 💡 Did you know? Games can also help raise awareness of misinformation and encourage critical thinking. Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle USK

Join Playing for the Planet and us for an insight-packed webinar on sustainability in the games industry! 🌱🎮 Playing for the Planet and game invite you to an event designed to help studios and publishers lead the way in environmental action through their work. With bitesize talks from studios and publishers who are leading the way on sustainability in the industry, you'll learn about new ways to reduce your carbon footprint, promote sustainable principles within the industry, and use your game and its players to make a real impact in the fight for the future of our planet. 🌎 Webinar Details:  🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 11 ⏰ Time: 14:00 - 15:15 (2:00 PM - 3:15 PM) Highlights: 👉 Tips and best practices from industry leaders, including our members astragon Entertainment and Wooga. 👉 Interactive discussions on how the games industry can work more sustainably and protect the climate Register now through this link: https://lnkd.in/d5mFNGdp Alex Avard Tommi Lappalainen Galina Fedulova Yvonne Lukanowski

Join the German Creative Economy Summit 2025 on March 5-6 in Hamburg! This event brings together leaders from all sectors of the creative economy to discuss and shape the future of our industries. Keynotes, panels and workshops will offer insights into innovation, work and education, and sustainable leadership. Why is this important for the games industry?🎮  The summit provides a unique platform for the games industry to connect with other creative industries. Participating in discussions and networking opportunities can help highlight the significant impact of the games industry on the broader creative economy. Some of the program highlights📄: 🕹 Ask me anything: The games industry - Founders Manny Hachey and Maurice Alain Hagelstein will discuss the potential and connections of the games industry 💡 New leadership: Paths to inclusive and sustainable leadership culture - Explore how to integrate gender, diversity, technology, and sustainability into management structures (with Fränzi Kühne, Holger Volland, Dora Osinde & Katharina Dermühl) 💻 State of the German internet - A keynote by Philipp Westermeyer on trends and challenges in the digital industry & much more! For further details, please refer to the link in the comments. Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft Gamecity Hamburg Behörde für Kultur und Medien Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz MFG Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg mbH Fördernetzwerk Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft

German Computer Game Awards (Der Deutsche Computerspielpreis | Der DCP) 2025 - Call for submissions! Germany’s most important game awards needs your submission for two important categories: Player and studio of the year 2025 🎮 Player of the Year 2025 👤: If you know someone who has significantly contributed to the gaming community or games industry, share their name with us using this link: https://lnkd.in/dF7QeRrc Ensure your favorite player gets the spotlight, just like Maurice Weber did last year! Studio of the Year Award 🏆: Which German studio has demonstrated excellence in areas such as employer quality, product success and innovation, company growth, social responsibility and community engagement? Would you like to follow in the footsteps of last year's winner, Pixel Maniacs, and claim this prestigious award? Submit your top choice here: https://lnkd.in/dV4SfWhM Celebrate your favorite studio, just as Pixel Maniacs was celebrated last year! ⏳ Hurry! Submissions are open until 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭. Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz

Join the 2025 Green Game Jam! 🌿 🎮 The Playing for the Planet Green Game Jam 2025 needs you! This year’s theme is all about nature, and game studios are challenged to make a real impact through their games. Here’s how: 🎮 Build awareness in-game: Create content that inspires players to learn about nature and our environment 🌍 Motivate action: Encourage players to sign a pledge asking world leaders to prioritize nature 💚 Give back: Donate a portion of revenue from these green activations to a nature-based charity Why is this important? With 75% of the Earth’s land and 66% of ocean areas already significantly impacted by human activity, it’s critical to reimagine our connection with nature. Games have the unique power to reach millions, empowering players to act for the planet while doing what they love. Registration closes on 31 January, so don’t miss out. 👉 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/d69PhSpS Video Games Europe

Join the devcom Leadership Summit 2025! 🌟 The devcom Leadership Summit 2025 is your chance to connect with some of the leading minds of the games industry! From February 19-21, 2025, the Summit will take place in Lisbon, Portugal. 💼 This exclusive event is designed for executives and leaders in the global games industry. The summit provides a confidential and collaborative space where top-level professionals can connect, share insights, and tackle critical industry challenges in a supportive and private environment. Participants engage in candid conversations, build strategic relationships and gain valuable insights to drive your business forward. Highlights include 💡: 👉 Personalized networking opportunities 👉 Expert insights and industry-leading discussions 👉 A secure environment ensuring confidentiality Don't miss this amazing event—tickets are still available! Secure your spot now 🎫: https://lnkd.in/dFHBJUkw If you are attending the devcom Leadership Summit, leave a comment to connect with fellow participants 💬 game events GmbH Stephan Reichart 🔜 devcom Leadership Summit (Lissabon) Stephan Werle Robin Hartmann 🔜 Leadership Summit, Lisbon Dana Alex