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over 300,000 people and 1500 exhibitors prepare to descend on the Koelnmesse for the latest edition of Gamescom
Source: Gamescom’s Secrets to Conference Success
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CR Strategy & Management
The figure presents a detailed analysis of the development and implementation of an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) KPI (Key Performance Indicator) in the Group
The strategy for the CR program 2020 is displayed in a table with four columns and five rows
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Corporate Responsibility Report 2020: Germany
This PDF document contains all information on accountability (“Management & facts”) from Deutsche Telekom’s 2020 CR Report. Version: 20.01.2022 The themed pages “Green future”, “Digital life”, “New ways of working”, and “Good stewardship” may be downloaded individually using the “Print this page” function or as one document using the “Info basket” function.
Deutsche Telekom
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German Games Industry: 2025
The German games industry navigated a period of significant contraction in 2024, with total market revenue falling 6% to €9.4 billion. This downturn, driven by a decline in mobile revenue and console hardware sales, resulted in the first recorded reduction in the number of active companies and industry employees in recent years. Despite these headwinds, Germany maintains its status as the largest games market in Europe and the fifth largest globally. The domestic player base remains robust and increasingly diverse, encompassing 37.5 million individuals with an average age of 39.5 years, reflecting the deep integration of gaming into the national cultural fabric. Strategic instability during this period stemmed largely from restrictive federal funding guidelines and project application freezes, which disproportionately impacted smaller studios. However, the outlook for 2025 is increasingly positive, anchored by a new coalition agreement that pledges to increase federal funding to €125 million annually by 2026 and introduce competitive tax incentives. These policy shifts aim to bolster Germany’s international standing, which industry leaders currently view as suboptimal despite the nation’s strong infrastructure, academic training programs, and successful startup initiatives like the "Press Start" grant. To secure long-term growth, the industry is prioritizing a hybrid funding model, the establishment of a dedicated "Games University," and the expansion of digital cultural heritage projects, such as the AI-driven archiving of over 40,000 titles. Professionalization efforts continue through the *game* association, which represents over 500 members and manages critical networking platforms like gamescom. By integrating esports development, sustainability commitments, and structured career pathways, the German ecosystem is positioning itself to transition from a period of market correction toward a more resilient and internationally competitive future.
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V.Jan 2025
