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New German games industry study reveals great dynamics and even greater potential
15.01.2025
New German games industry study reveals great dynamics and even greater potential
The game annual charts show the most successful new games in Germany in 2025
13.01.2025
The game annual charts show the most successful new games in Germany in 2025
game’s 2026 industry barometer: the mood in the German games industry is beginning to brighten
02.12.2025
game’s 2026 industry barometer: the mood in the German games industry is beginning to brighten
gamescom 2025: New records and important impetus for the games industry in Germany and worldwide
24.08.2025
gamescom 2025: New records and important impetus for the games industry in Germany and worldwide
Political guests of honour officially open gamescom 2025
20.08.2025
Political guests of honour officially open gamescom 2025
Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2025 published
14.08.2025
Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2025 published
German games market grows in first half of 2025
12.08.2025
German games market grows in first half of 2025
Record revenue with mobile games in Germany
06.08.2025
Record revenue with mobile games in Germany

4. August 2025

"The artistic freedom of game developers is fundamental to games as a cultural medium. Any restrictions imposed by payment service providers or gaming platforms must not exceed the legal limits. In Germany, thanks in part to the USK, clear, binding, and established rules apply that must be adhered to. Furthermore, creative forms of expression or certain themes in games, such as diversity, must not be targeted by individual interests or campaigns from particularly vocal groups, as is currently being observed on Steam or itch.io. The terms and conditions of global payment service providers such as Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal must not conflict with European values such as freedom of expression or artistic freedom. We therefore call on the companies involved to design their rules and offerings in a manner that ensures compliance with applicable laws and prevents overblocking.'

Felix Falk
Managing Director game
Downloads account for 7 of 10 games purchased in Germany
29.07.2025
Downloads account for 7 of 10 games purchased in Germany