Felix Falk (game association) about his view on the gaming capital Berlin

Felix Falk, Managing Director of game – the German Games Industry Association, has a vision for Berlin as a global hub for games, which he hopes to realise with the new House of Games Berlin. “I think the great potential of the House of Games is that it will be visible not only in Berlin and Germany, but worldwide.”

In this interview, Felix talks about the opportunities for Germany’s gaming industry, the special role of Berlin, and why the House of Games could gain international visibility.

My name is Felix Falk and I am the Managing Director of game. We are the German video games industry association. Our 500 members range from major international publishers and small developers to esports organisers and gaming universities, representing the entire ecosystem. That’s us, that’s game.

We are the largest market for video games in Europe and the fifth largest in the world. There is potential to grow the market and establish Germany as a major games hub.

Berlin is a really interesting city and one of the major hubs in Germany. It is a popular destination for start-ups, international collaborations and companies looking to expand. I think there’s also huge potential for Berlin as a games capital.

I love the project. It’s a big vision. Of course, we are responsible for the whole of Germany, but I think House of Games’ great potential is that it will be visible not only in Berlin and Germany, but worldwide, because its scope and concept are unique. If we gain international awareness, new investments and companies will also come to Germany.

I think it’s of great importance, both culturally and otherwise. Berlin is a vibrant, multicultural and dynamic city, and the gaming industry is very international. So I think it fits Berlin really well. It’s also a city that is very supportive of start-ups, with great backing from the Berlin government. Games also bring something back to the city. So I think it’s a great match.

Published 15 December 2025