Other1 pages
Local Mentor Directory: Berlin
- IGDA Berlin is launching a local mentorship initiative to connect experienced game industry professionals with emerging talent across all development disciplines.
- The program operates on a flexible model with no mandatory time commitments, requiring only participation in occasional 1-to-1 'Mentorship Café' sessions.
- The initiative aims to strengthen Berlin’s position as a major European game-development hub by fostering industry cohesion and promoting professional inclusivity.
International Game Developers’ Association
Report162 pages
Corporate Responsibility Report 2020: Germany
- Deutsche Telekom published its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report for Germany, detailing accountability metrics and management strategies.
- The report organizes sustainability and operational data into four core thematic pillars: Green future, Digital life, New ways of working, and Good stewardship.
- The document serves as a comprehensive record of the company's accountability standards and management practices for the 2020 fiscal year.
Deutsche Telekom
Report39 pages
German Games Industry: 2025
- The German games market contracted by 6% in 2024, resulting in total revenue of €9.4 billion and the first recorded decline in industry employment and active companies.
- Federal funding is set to increase to €125 million annually by 2026, supported by new competitive tax incentives designed to improve Germany's international market standing.
- Germany remains Europe's largest games market and the fifth largest globally, supported by a robust player base of 37.5 million people with an average age of 39.5.
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V.Jan 2025
Report70 pages
State of Mobile: Germany 2022
- The German mobile market reached $4.0 billion in consumer spending in 2021, marking a 72% increase over two years.
- Gaming remains the primary economic driver, generating $2.8 billion in revenue and accounting for over 70% of total app spending, led by titles like Genshin Impact and Coin Master.
- Daily mobile engagement reached 3.4 hours per user, with social and video applications capturing 60% of that time.
data.aiJan 2022
Report18 pages
Key Insights Into German Gamers
- Germany is the largest gaming market in the EU and the fifth largest globally, with 71% of the online population aged 10 to 65 identifying as game enthusiasts as of 2022.
- Mobile gaming has the highest market reach at 43%, though PC and console players demonstrate higher engagement with average weekly play times exceeding five hours.
- The German gaming demographic is nearly gender-balanced at 52% male and 48% female, with the 21-35 age bracket serving as the largest segment at 31%.
NewzooJan 2022
Report31 pages
Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2022
- The German computer games market reached a total valuation of 14 billion euros in 2022.
- The industry maintains a significant player base of 8 million individuals across Germany.
- The sector is supported by a structured framework of 26 industry-specific companies and employment entities.
Game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V.Jan 2022
Report26 pages
Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2021
- The German computer games market reached a total valuation of 14 billion euros in 2021.
- The German games industry encompasses a broad ecosystem, including employment figures, company data, and specialized initiatives like the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body.
- The industry operates under a framework of ten specific strategic demands aimed at shaping the future of the German games sector.
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V.Jan 2021
Report43 pages
Games Industry 2019/20
- Germany is the largest video-game market in Europe and the fifth-largest globally, generating a record €4.4 billion in 2018 with a 9 percent year-on-year growth rate.
- The German government supports the industry with €50 million in annual non-repayable grants, which cover 25 to 50 percent of project costs for developers.
- The sector comprises approximately 524 game-related firms, including 368 development studios, employing 11,000 staff directly and nearly 28,000 when including ancillary roles.
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V.Jan 2020
Report31 pages
Game Fokus: Esports 2019
- The 2019 report provides a comprehensive overview of the esports industry, covering its historical development and current market status.
- SK Gaming founder and CEO Alexander Müller provides industry perspective on the professional team landscape.
- The report features expert analysis from moderator Melek Balgün regarding the current state and trends of the esports sector.
Sport1Jan 2019
Report27 pages
Jahresbericht der deutschen Games-Branche 2019
- The German games industry report for 2019 provides a comprehensive overview of the sector, covering market analysis, employment data, and industry policy demands.
- The report details the state of the German gaming market, including specific sections on consumer demographics and software entertainment trends.
- Industry infrastructure is highlighted through the analysis of the gamescom event, the Deutscher Computerspielpreis, and the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur.
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V.Jan 2019
Report27 pages
Arbeiten in der Games-Branche: Kreativität trifft Technologie
- The games industry is characterized by a high degree of professional diversity, requiring a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
- There is no single, standardized career path for becoming a game developer.
- Aspiring professionals frequently seek guidance on the specific qualifications and entry requirements needed to enter the sector.
game.deJan 2019
Report27 pages
Jahresbericht der Deutschen Games-Branche 2018
- The German games market in 2018 is characterized by a shift toward digital revenue streams, specifically through virtual goods, additional content, and subscription models.
- Revenue generation is increasingly driven by fees associated with online gaming networks.
- The German games industry landscape comprises a defined ecosystem of companies and a growing number of employees.
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V.Jan 2018