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German game industry employment drops 3%, marking second year of declineEmployment in the German games industry has fallen by 3% to 12,235, marking the second consecutive year of decline. Despite this, the number of game companies has increased by 4% to 956, with growth strongest in development-only studios. Industry leaders attribute the sector's resilience amidst global consolidation to government support programs.- More companies, fewer employees: Germany’s games industry is recovering only slowlyGermany's games industry is showing slow signs of recovery, with a modest 4% increase in the number of companies to 956. However, employee numbers have fallen by 3% to 12,235. The industry association 'game' attributes the resilience to expanded federal funding programs and start-up scholarships, despite a global wave of consolidation.