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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

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬? 🎮🎄🎅 Game worlds filled with snowflakes, Christmas lights, Santa skins, and virtual snowball fights: special Christmas events in video games are a highly entertaining way to blend holiday magic with your favorite hobby. This year, over 1 in 3 players in Germany aged 16 and older (38%) are excited to join these festive in-game events! 🎅✨ 🎄 Players aged 25-34 are particularly enthusiastic, with 60% planning to participate 🎄 Among those 55 and older, about 1 in 5 (17%) are looking forward to these holiday celebrations 🎄 31 % of German players have already met up digitally to celebrate the holidays in their favorite games. For many, video games offer an additional way to enjoy the festive season. Whether through in-game events or playing online with friends, gamers can celebrate Christmas together, no matter where they are. What gaming Christmas events are you excited about? 🤶🎅

We're pleased to announce that registrations for the Green Game Jam 2025 are now open - with more details about the theme and ask for this year available. Nature is critical for all life on Earth. The rich web of ecosystems that make up the natural world are vital for clean air, fresh water, medicines, fuel sources, food security, and even climate stability. Currently, only 15% of land, 15% of freshwaters, and 8% of ocean are protected from human activity. In the sixth edition of the Green Game Jam we are playing and campaigning for nature. To do this, studios are challenged to build an emotional connection between their players and nature, thinking carefully about what kind of activation will work best for their game and audience. Playing for the Planet will support with knowledge sharing through specialist workshops, fact sheets, and weekly drop-in Q&As, a mentorship programme where there is a large enough interest - and of course, our end-of-project awards. You can access the full details, including insights into key dates and an outline of the player/studio journey, here: https://lnkd.in/ejaTruiw You can sign up for the Green Game Jam 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/eFcvKzZq For any questions, please contact Lisa Pak or Louisa Keight.

Attention German games industry: Join the German Pavilion at gamescom latam 2025! 🌎🎮 Registration for the German Pavilion at gamescom latam 2025 (30 April - 4 May) is now open! Following the success of this year's debut of the newest gamescom satellite, the German games industry has another fantastic opportunity to showcase their products in the dynamic and innovative Latin American market. Why you should participate❗: 👉 Favorable conditions thanks to subsidized prices by Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (the cost for a 2m² info center is just €950 for the entire event) 👉 Comprehensive support before and during the trade fair 👉 Top placement and high visibility within the event 👉 Exhibitor lounge with snacks and beverages 💡 How to register: Register and accredit: Create an account and get accredited here: https://lnkd.in/eWVpT_Ys. This step is a one-time process valid for all future events. ➡ Sign Up: Once your accreditation is approved (1-2 business days), log in and complete your registration here: https://lnkd.in/dDxPPiJz Confirmation will be sent within 3 business days. ⏰ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the German Pavilion. Ensure your spot by registering today! The German Pavilion is funded and presented by Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz in cooperation with AUMA – Verband der deutschen Messewirtschaft and Leipziger Messe gamescom latam 2025 is set to be an electrifying event, featuring the latest games, cutting-edge tech, and exclusive previews. Fans can enjoy thrilling game demos, live shows, and epic e-sports competitions. With top developer showcases, it's set to shape the future of gaming in the region!

Exciting opportunity for European game studios: The European Videogame Accelerator 🎮🕹 Our friends at SpielFabrique have an amazing offer for all indie game studios located in the EU: the European Videogame Accelerator! Supported by Creative Europe, this program is designed to help the next generation of successful game studios in Europe. SpielFabrique on why they brought the program back: "Indie studios deserve support, guidance and a platform to succeed. We’re honored to be part of that journey." 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮? 🎮 Highly personalized workshops, webinars, and mentoring 🎮 Pitch training and opportunities to meet with Europe's most influential publishers and investors 🎮 Access to a European indie dev community and expert network 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 💡 Workshops: Participate in engaging on-site and online workshops 💡 Personalized Mentoring: Receive tailored mentoring 💡 Funding Strategies: Develop your unique financing strategy with award-winning experts 💡 Pitch Training: Be ready to pitch an attractive project with a long-term business-driven approach 💡 Investment Networking: Gain access to a dedicated network of investors, financiers, and publishers 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: 📅 March: Virtual Onboarding and Kick-off Workshop in Málaga, Spain 📅 April to August: Online workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking events 📅 August: Wrap-up Workshop in Düsseldorf, Germany All information about the programm, how to apply and much more can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gRWZUsfP 📌 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! Program partners: Arctic Game Polo Nacional de Contenidos Digitales de Málaga WBS.LEGAL Funded by: EU Digital Tech cc: HOME of INDIES Indie Arena Booth Saftladen Indie Games Collective

The German Computer Game Award (DCP) will be presented in Berlin on the 14th of May to honour the best games "made in Germany"! 🎮 🏆 Stay tuned for more information! Since 2009, the German Computer Game Award (DCP) has been the premier accolade in the German games industry. This prestigious award, a collaboration between the industry and the German Bundestag, recognizes and celebrates the innovation and creativity of computer and video games developed in Germany. Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz

Games industry at the Forum Cultural and Creative Industries 2024 🎮🕹 The games industry is a vital part of the cultural and creative sectors. Our Chairman of the Board Lars Janssen, our Managing Director Felix Falk, Zone Managing Director Benedikt Grindel from our member Ubisoft and CEO of Kalypso Media Group Dr. Anika Thun represented the perspective of the games industry at the Forum Cultural and Creative Industries (Forum Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft) by Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien & Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz in Berlin. This year's theme was "What's next? Perspectives for the Creative Industries." The event featured insightful discussions, focusing on the future of the creative sector. The Forum for Cultural and Creative Industries, the annual national congress of the cultural and creative industries in Germany, brings together industry players as well as representatives from politics and institutions. Lars joined Jenny Habermehl, Anna Franziska Michel, Dr. Christina Oelke, Florian Scheible and Nico Wilfer to discuss how the cultural and creative industries can continue to grow in the age of AI, organised by k3d Koalition Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft in Deutschland) and perfectly moderated by Daniel Knöll. "Into a new age of creativity with artificial intelligence: Guidelines for a (digital) education and training concept" was the topic of the panel Benedikt participated in together with Franziska Hansel, Georg Mueller-Loeffelholz & Andreas Greiner. "Prospects for the creative industries" featured Felix Falk, Elke Buhr, Marina Hoermanseder, Anna Luise Kiss & Olaf Zimmermann The panel "The future of securing skilled labour - solutions from the from the cultural and creative industries" was attended by Anika, Björn Böhning, Marie Maring & Daniel Terzenbach. Additionally, the the winners of the Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen award were celebrated. Congratulations to all winners! A big thank you to all participants and organizers for making this event a success and for bringing us together! Kompetenzzentrum Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft des Bundes

First acceptances for the Press Start: Games Founding Grant have already been sent out, and more will follow soon! (Posting in English and German) 📧📬 Please check your emails regularly in the coming days, as it will take some time to inform all applicants about acceptances and cancellations. ℹ A grant confirmation is only finalised once the agreement has been signed. An official announcement of all grant holders will be made by the project partners in the new year. Press Start: Games Founding Grant is run by game – The German Games Industry Association – in cooperation with Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur. It is funded by Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien. DEU: Die ersten Zusagen für das Gründungsstipendium sind bereits verschickt worden, und weitere werden bald folgen! 🎉 Bitte prüft in den kommenden Tagen regelmäßig eure Mails, da es einige Zeit dauern wird, bis alle Bewerber*innen über Zu- und Absagen informiert werden können. 📧 Die Zusage für einen Stipendienplatz ist erst dann final, wenn der Stipendienvertrag geschlossen wurde. Eine offizielle Bekanntgabe aller Stipendiat*innen erfolgt durch die Projektpartner im neuen Jahr. Press Start wird vom game in Kooperation mit der Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur, durchgeführt. Es wird von Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien gefördert.

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭: 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 📧📬 The first acceptances will begin rolling out this evening. Please note that it will take a few days to notify all applicants about their acceptance status. It's best to check their emails regularly over the next few days to ensure timely responses. Check out the post from our friends and colleagues at Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur for more information ℹ👇

game team goes Cologne: membership meeting & Deutscher Entwicklerpreis The last few days have been exciting for our team: first we held our 15th general assembly where our members gathered both digitally and in person at the Koelnmesse GmbH. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss the most important topics in our industry and within our association, as well as to network and connect with peers. It's always a highlight for us to have a chat with our members 😊. For some of our new colleagues, it was their first general assembly, making it even more special. The second part of the day was dedicated to the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis (German Developer Award). We proudly co-sponsored the "Best Indie Game" category alongside Koelnmesse. Congratulations to "Dungeons of Hinterberg" from Microbird Games & Curve Games for winning this category and enjoy the gamescom package worth €12,000! A heartfelt and huge thank you to everyone involved at Deutscher Entwicklerpreis (games.nrw, devcom, NerdStar UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Staatskanzlei des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderung, Quinke Networks GmbH, Kristin Janulik, Benedikt Grindel, Viola Tensil, Daniel Budiman, Lynne Glaner & so many others) for this wonderful evening. This event is always a highlight for our team and we love seeing so many familiar faces come together to celebrate awesome games. Congratulations to the winners. See you next year!