Stephan Bliemel (aka Steinwallen – Games & History)

The DCP jury has nominated Steinwallen (Stephan Bliemel) as Player of the Year for his outstanding commitment to conveying historical and political content through gaming, combined with engaging entertainment. On his YouTube channel, Steinwallen Games & History, he focuses on games set in historical contexts or centred on history. The historian combines atmospheric storytelling and immersive role-playing with historical background knowledge. He sees games as an important cultural asset and a bridge for education, without ever letting the fun of playing take a back seat. However, his content is not limited to the games themselves. He regularly takes his audience on video journeys to historical locations, where he follows in the footsteps of many a game setting, thereby inspiring an ever-growing community.

The DCP Jury 2023