Additional games originating from Germany?

The German government is set to provide stronger support for the gaming industry, with negotiations underway for "tax incentives" aimed at stimulating investments. This move is welcomed by politicians from various parties and states, who see it as a promising investment in Germany's games location.

Ministers from both the federal and state levels have signaled their approval for the plan. NRW Minister of Culture Nathanael Liminski (CDU) views the proposal as a promising investment, while Dorothee Bär, the Federal Minister responsible for the gaming industry, has emphasized her support for the industry, including significant funding initiatives.

Foreign developer studios and producers could potentially come to Germany and create jobs under this proposed system. This is a significant development, considering the growth trajectory of the gaming industry in the internet age, with visual possibilities improving thanks to new technology.

Successful German games such as "Anno 1800" by Ubisoft, "Enshrouded" by Keen Games, and "Hunt Showdown" by Crytek are evidence of the industry's potential. However, German game manufacturers currently face a cost disadvantage of around 30 percent compared to other countries.

Industry expert Malte Behrmann views the federal government's plans positively but demands a different orientation of the funding policy in the future. Behrmann suggests that game companies that tax their profits in Germany should be particularly favored in terms of tax incentives. He also criticizes that international games corporations have so far received German funding but have taxed their profits abroad.

Speed is of the essence, according to Holger Mann, a Social Democrat, who calls for immediate implementation of the tax incentive system. Green Bundestag MP Andrea Lübcke views gaming as "one of the central innovation and growth industries of the 21st century." She sees tax incentives for games companies as a "targeted investment in the future of the economic location Germany."

The federal government is planning to provide direct subsidies of 88 million euros this year and 125 million euros in 2026 to strengthen German support for the games industry. CDU Bundestag MP Joachim Ebmeyer considers the proposed tax incentives as "a very good instrument to increase the attractiveness of the location Germany for the games industry."

Hendrik Lesser of the Munich company Remote Control Productions sees the increase in funds as a sign "that the topic is being taken more seriously in this legislative period than ever before." With these developments, the gaming industry in Germany is poised for growth and innovation.