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game’s industry barometer: the German games industry looks confidently to the new year
• 7 in 10 games companies in Germany expect positive economic development for their own business operations over the next 12 months
• 45 per cent of games companies surveyed plan additional hires in the coming year
• Every third company has postponed projects or publications due to the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, the vast majority of games companies in Germany are confident heading into 2021: 7 in 10 companies anticipate positive economic development for their own business operations in the coming 12 months. 1 in 5 companies (19 per cent) expects to maintain a steady course at its current level; just 1 in 10 companies (10 per cent) anticipates a business downturn. These are the results of game’s first industry barometer, based on a survey of association members, which were published today on the occasion of the general meeting of game – the German Games Industry Association. The confidence of the German games industry can also be seen in the area of personnel planning, with 45 per cent of the surveyed companies intending to hire new employees in the coming year and just 6 per cent anticipating having to make lay-offs. Overall, every second company expects to maintain steady personnel numbers.
‘Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the German games industry is looking towards the coming 12 months with great confidence: almost 1 in 2 companies even plans new hires,’ says Felix Falk, Managing Director of game. ‘Not even the numerous challenges posed by the pandemic – like frequent project delays, deferred investments or the search for additional sources of financing – are dampening the games industry’s great optimism about the future. And that’s exactly the right attitude when it comes to achieving our shared goal of moving Germany closer to the global leaders as a games location.’
A look at the current development among games companies in Germany explains this confidence. More than 1 in 4 companies surveyed (28 per cent) say they are coping with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic very well, while a further 67 per cent state that they are coping well. Just 5 per cent of companies say that they are currently coping rather poorly with the crisis. However, the Covid-19 pandemic is having significantly greater effects on games companies than might be expected based on the positive data at first glance. Every third company surveyed (33 per cent) has had to postpone projects or game publications because of the pandemic. In addition, almost 1 company in 5 (18 per cent) has deferred investments due to the pandemic. Furthermore, nearly one fifth of the companies surveyed (19 per cent) have been forced to seek other means of funding as a response to the pandemic.
Information on game’s industry barometer
The members of game – the German Games Industry Association are surveyed once a year for game’s industry barometer. Our 320-plus members include game developers, publishers and many other games industry actors such as esports event organisers, educational establishments and service providers.
game – the German Games Industry Association
We are the association of the German games industry. Our members include developers, publishers and many other games industry actors such as esports event organisers, educational establishments and service providers. As a joint organiser of gamescom, we are responsible for the world’s biggest event for computer and video games. We are an expert partner for media and for political and social institutions, and answer questions relating to market development, games culture and media literacy. Our mission is to make Germany the best games location.
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NOVOMATIC once again honored with the “Business Superbrands Austria Award”
The world’s largest independent brand evaluation organization, Business Superbrands Brand Council, has once again recognized NOVOMATIC as one of Austria’s strongest brands for the year 2024/2025.
The prestigious award is given to brands that have built up an outstanding image in their market segment and clearly stand out from their competitors. After a pre-selection by the credit rating service provider Bisnode D&B, an independent panel of experts decides on the awarding of the title. NOVOMATIC’s exceptional brand strength and innovative power were convincing and underlined our success on both the domestic and international markets.
Stefan Krenn, Executive Board Member of NOVOMATIC AG, accepted the award from András Wiszkidenszky, Superbrands Regional Director, and emphasized: “This award underlines our strong market position and the continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence in the international gaming industry. At the same time, it is a sign of appreciation for the extraordinary commitment of our employees, who contribute to the success of the NOVOMATIC brand every day.”
András Wiszkidenszky added: “The Superbrand award underlines the economic appeal of the NOVOMATIC brand. Congratulations on the outstanding brand management and strong positioning that have made NOVOMATIC one of the strongest brands in Austria.”
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DSWV further expands its network: performanceLiebe and Kerberos Compliance become new partners
The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners as of December 2024: performanceLiebe and Kerberos Compliance. With this step, the association is underlining its commitment to an innovative and future-oriented sports betting industry.
“We are very pleased that performanceLiebe and Kerberos Compliance have joined.”says DSWV President Mathias Dahms.
“Both companies ideally complement our partner network and offer our members valuable services. With their expertise, we can further strengthen the competitiveness of the German sports betting industry.”
Rainer Naranjo, Managing Director of performanceLiebe emphasizes: “We see the collaboration with the DSWV as a great opportunity to use our expertise in link building for the sports betting industry. Through targeted search engine optimization measures and the creation of relevant backlinks, we can help to increase the visibility of DSWV members.”
Christian Tsambikakis, Managing Director of Kerberos Compliance, adds: “Compliance with the complex money laundering regulations is of central importance for companies in the sports betting industry. We look forward to contributing our expertise to the cooperation with the DSWV and helping its members to meet their compliance requirements even more efficiently and reliably.”
performanceLiebe is the leading link building agency since 2009 with more than 200,000 link sources in over 50 countries, specializing in the sports betting industry. With innovative link building strategies, performanceLiebe ensures more traffic and higher rankings in the search engines.
Kerberos Compliance is a leading provider of compliance solutions that helps companies meet the complex requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the GDPR. With customized solutions and in-depth industry knowledge, Kerberos Compliance ensures maximum security and transparency.
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Dr. Dorian Freudenreich is the new Vice President Business LOTTO24 and designated member of the Management Board of LOTTO24 AG
Dr. Dorian Freudenreich is the new Vice President Business LOTTO24 and thus responsible for the entire lottery brokerage business of the ZEAL group in Germany. Freudenreich reports directly to ZEAL CEO Helmut Becker. In his position, he will be responsible for the operational management and financial performance of the two end customer brands LOTTO24 and Tipp24 as well as their strategic development. Freudenreich will also become a member of the Management Board of LOTTO24 AG with effect from 1 January 2025.
With Freudenreich, ZEAL has hired a founder and e-commerce expert with many years of experience. Before joining ZEAL, Freudenreich was head of German sales and data management at the pan-European online pharmacy Atida. Prior to that, he founded and managed the start-up Apparently Different. After completing his doctorate, Freudenreich began his career as a management consultant at McKinsey.
“I am grateful for ZEAL’s trust and am looking forward to the challenge,” says Dorian Freudenreich. “Lottery brokerage in Germany is by far ZEAL’s most important business segment. LOTTO24 and Tipp24 are two strong end customer brands with a lot of potential for further growth. My focus will be on continuously developing the performance of the business of both brands together with the team and promoting strategic potential in lottery brokerage in Germany.”
“Dorian Freudenreich has both founding experience and extensive knowledge in the holistic management of established e-commerce businesses,” says Helmut Becker, CEO of ZEAL. “Managing strong brands such as LOTTO24 and Tipp24 and strategically developing their business requires a great deal of experience and operational knowledge. We are delighted to have found the ideal person in Dorian to help our lottery brokerage in Germany achieve even stronger growth.”
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