„Saxony is an exciting location to develop games, as there is a lot of positive development going on right now. With the MDM, we have great regional funding and a helpful start-up program. Projects like the R42 are fully tailored to games, both as an accelerator and as an event and networking hub. For me, this is clearly a location with a strong future for games.“

„With games like Meine Oma (88), we tell personal stories that touch people and make them think. This requires an environment that takes creative work seriously – and that’s exactly what we find in Leipzig. The city offers space for new ideas, short distances to the industry and a growing network that enables exchange at eye level. The lively community in the self-managed Kultur- und Gewerbehof Betonkiste also gives us the structural security we need as a game studio to be able to work creatively. “

„Creative games for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and VR have been developed under the Fusion Play brand in Leipzig since 2014. The focus is on combining unusual elements to create unique gaming experiences. The focus is on quality and innovation.“

„Gaming is more than just gambling. It is passion. It connects. It is innovation and joy. The games industry is also a real business. With R42, we are giving this world a home in Central Germany. At the R42 | Games Hub & the R42 Accelerator, we bring gaming, gastronomy, events, content production, work and life together in a unique way.“

„Inclusive Gaming develops innovative, accessible games for blind and visually impaired people and offers companies customized solutions for inclusive gaming applications and concepts. Choosing Leipzig as our founding location was exactly the right decision for us: a thriving startup scene and funding landscape, strong interest in future-oriented topics such as inclusion and AI, and close ties to the universities!“

„Saxony is a special location for the games industry to me because a strong, close-knit community is emerging here. Many dedicated teams work closely together, support one another, share knowledge, and grow together. This open and helpful atmosphere makes Saxony an inspiring place for creative game development with great future potential.“

„PandaBee and game development itself — thrives on the amazing people behind it, and you can find quite a few of them in Saxony. Whether at various universities, local networking events, or working from home, there are passionate and dedicated individuals everywhere who express their love for games. At the same time, there are networks and institutions that actively support them. That’s what I truly appreciate about Saxony as a hub for games: things are happening here, and everyone can contribute their part.“

„”Saxony offers an impressive foundation for education in the games and entertainment sector. Through close collaboration between universities and industry, new opportunities are emerging for talents and founders who are ready to take the leap into the business world. With mentoring programs such as those offered by R42, initiatives like Saxeed, and funding programs from the federal government and MDM, a strong ecosystem for high-quality results is being created. What excites me most is the close cooperation between businesses and networks like Games & XR Mitteldeutschland, as well as the direct connection to policymakers—even at the city level. For me, it’s clear: education in Saxony also has a strong economic future.“