The aim of the thesis is to provide an overview and a classification for video gaming platforms (VGP). Therefore, a taxonomy will be developed that will give a frame of reference for VGP companies. In order to develop the taxonomy, the business model (BM) concept, the business model innovation (BMI) concept and multi-sided platforms will be examined. The real-life objects that will be the base of the taxonomy will be yielded from a market study. The goal is to analyze 10-15 VGP platforms.