Call For Change
German trade body calls for stronger political support for Europe's games industry
The statement says Germany and Europe are not benefiting fully from the global games industry's growth
Articles featuring Game – the German Games Industry Association
Leadership Change
German Games Industry Association elects new executive board as Lars Janssen retains chair role
Maxi Graeff was elected deputy chair of the association
Market Growth
German games sector hits €3.73bn in revenue
Federal games funding has been a key growth driver, providing studios with $145m in annual support
German Gaming
German mobile gamers spent €2.9 billion in 2023, 98% via in-app purchases
The German video games industry more broadly generated €9.97 billion last year
Germany Grows
Germany on the rise with 46% growth in games companies since 2020
A 15.5% rise in games companies was observed in 2022
German Games Market
Employee numbers in the German games industry on the decline despite market growth
Number of games companies also rose from 524 to 614 in 2018
Mobile Gaming
18.6 million people in Germany play games on their smartphones
Mobile games and in app purchases earn €1.5 billion
On The Rise
Mobile games drove $589 million in revenue in Germany last year
Total games market valued at €3.3 billion
All Together Now
German games industry trade bodies BIU and GAME merge
MD Felix Falk hails news as "historic day" for country's industry