Profile

At the intersection of politics, industry and the public, Games/Bavaria enables companies and creative professionals in Bavaria to develop their full potential in the Bavarian games industry.

As an information and communication hub, Games/Bavaria acts as the primary resource for gaming enterprises in Bavaria, facilitating connections between the gaming sector, political spheres, adjacent industries, and the public. With a focus on professionalization and internationalization, Games/Bavaria is committed to advancing Bavaria’s gaming industry.

Games/Bavaria is an initiative of Medien.Bayern GmbH and is funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Digital Affairs

Mission

At the intersection of politics, industry and the public, Games/Bavaria enables companies and creators to develop their full potential in the Bavarian games industry.

Games/Bavaria supports the games industry in Bavaria with a strong local network. We offer advice, events, mentoring, news and contacts in a lively community. We are passionate about #GamesInBavaria.

We are dedicated advocates of #GamesInBavaria, championing Bavarian-made games and promoting the region as a prominent gaming destination.

Our support extends to game developers, publishers, distributors, service providers, freelancers, and creatives within the gaming, entertainment, and XR sectors. By fostering cross-industry networking and collaboration, we put Bavarian games in the spotlight in the media and cultural landscape.

Activities

  • Serving as an information and communication hub for Bavaria’s gaming industry.
  • Promoting the professionalization and recognition of video game development in Bavaria.
  • Implementing measures to enhance the internationalization of Bavaria’s gaming industry.
  • Marketing Bavaria as a leading hub for game development.
  • Hosting events, facilitating networking opportunities, and providing mentorship for Bavarian game developers.

Contacts

Simone Watzinger
Head of Games Strategy
Alexandra Palme
Project Manager
 +49 (0)1590 4203369
 alexandra.palme@medien-bayern.de

Games/Bavaria

Medien.Bayern GmbH
Balanstraße  73 / Haus 11
81541 München
games-bavaria.com