Never Stop Playin‘

We bring the games industry to the heart of Leipzig – and to gamescom!

R42 is the brand-new ecosystem for the games and media industry, located in a seven-story building right in downtown Leipzig.

As part of the SACHSEN! joint booth in Hall 4.1, we are showcasing at gamescom how we combine gaming, gastronomy, events, content production, coworking, and urban living – all under one roof.

This unique concept in Germany connects traditional industries with the games community, driving innovation throughout the entire region.

Messestand „Saxony!“ auf der gamescom 2024, zahlreiche Besucherinnen und Besucher informieren sich über die Games-Branche in Sachsen.

Program

Our gamescom program is packed with inspiration and connections!

Join us for expert talks on game development, accessibility, and streaming, plus exclusive insights into Saxony’s gaming scene. Network with industry professionals at our events and be part of the conversation shaping the future of games.

Wednesday, August 20th:
  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Presentation Next Level Saxony
  • 1:00 – 1:45 PM: Games for and with blind people – why it’s worthwhile / Stefan Wilhelm
  • 4:15 – 5:00 PM: Friendly Fire Unplugged – A look behind the streams / Lena Laaser

Thursday, August 21st:

  • 10:00 – 10:45 AM: How to develop a game with 70 students – and why? / Alexander Marbach
  • 4:15 – 5:00 PM: What is it like to be a game developer in Saxony? / Panel mit Sarah Weding, Julien Schillinger and Richard Minkus
  • 5:00 – 8:00 PM: “Bergfest”-Networking Event

Friday, August 22nd:

  • 10:00 – 11:00 AM: “Early Bird”-Networking Event
Gamingbereich im R42 in Leipzig.

Gaming

Relax and casually play Nintendo Switch, or jump into the latest AAA titles at our high-end PC and console stations.

We’ve even built a soundproof e-sports booth for team competition and pro play.

Games Accelerator

Level up your Game! We boost your startup to the next level. Whether you’re developing a gamified solution, a serious game, or an indie title. We’re your crew for the entire journey.

With access to experienced mentores and coaches from the games and media industry, you’ll receive direkt, hands-on support tailored to your needs.

Team R42

WE ARE GECKO. More precisely: Gecko One and Gecko Two. Behind that are more than 40 young, creative minds. Some are experts in video marketing and film production. Others specialize in building and scaling companies and their strategies. What unites us is the constant pursuit of innovation and challenge.

We aim to grow – and to help our partners grow. That’s exactly what inspired us to create R42.

Christopher Siebenhüner

Christopher Siebenhüner

FOUNDER & CEO

cs@gecko-two.de

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Tom Potutschek, Mitgründer und Projektinitiator von R42

Tom Potutschek

FOUNDER & COO

tom@gecko-two.de

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Markus Bonk, Head of Operations R42

Markus Bonk

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

markus@gecko-two.de

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Marleen Wagner, Head of R42 Games Accelerator

Marleen Wagner

TEAMLEAD R42 GAMES ACCELERATOR

marleen@gecko-two.de

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Leon Kunert, Community-Manager

Leon Kunert

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

leon@gecko-two.de

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Yuna Avetysyan, R42 Games Accelerator Managerin

Yuna Avetysyan

R42 GAMES ACCELERATOR

yuna@gecko-two.de

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Robert Boehm, Projektmitarbeiter & Coach

Robert Boehm

R42 GAMES ACCELERATOR

robert@gecko-two.de

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Portraitfoto von Kim Steffen. Sie blickt gerade in die Kamera und lächelt leicht. Sie hat braune lange Haare.

Kim Steffen

R42 GAMES ACCELERATOR

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Kevin Patkin

SOCIAL MEDIA

kevin@gecko-one.de

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Alina Werth

Alina Werth

SOCIAL MEDIA

alina@gecko-two.de

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Moderner E-Sport Training Booth im R42 in Leipzig.
Eventarena im R42.
Moderner Bar- und Gastro Bereich mit Sitzmöglichkeiten in der Bar42 im R42.
Workshopraum mit großem Tisch und mehreren Bürostühlen im R42.
Modernes Arbeitsumfeld im R42.
Regieraum mit Blick auf das Filmstudio im R42.
Sitzbereich in der Gaming Area des R42.
Sitzbereich in de Eventarena im R42 in Leipzig.

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