Japan Trade EventTokyo & BitSummit 2024
Netherlands Pavilion @BitSummit 2024
We are excited to announce a game industry trade event to Tokyo and BitSummit Kyoto 2024
The Netherlands will be represented by 9 organizations from the game industry, a healthy mix of innovative game developers and service providers.
The game industry trade event is organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Japan in collaboration with DGA. Our aim is to showcase the present and future of Dutch games and games service providers to Japan and the rest of the world, and to highlight the economic, cultural and societal value of games. In addition, the goal is to establish international business connections between the Japanese and Dutch games industry. The event involves a two-day programme prior to BitSummit Kyoto with company visits, business meetups, a taste of Japanese (game) culture, and a joint Netherlands Pavilion at BitSummit Kyoto.
The program of our trade event is planned as follows:
- July 17 in Tokyo: Possibility to visit local partners, afternoon B2B Network Event at the Embassy Residence with local publishers and partners
- In the evening of the 17th OR the morning of the 18th we take the Shinkansen (train) to Kyoto
- July 18: B2B Company Visits Kyoto (Nintendo/CyGames) & Dutch Network Event at Anteroom Gallery (tbc)
- July 19 – 21: Netherlands Pavilion at BitSummit Kyoto 2024
BitSummit Kyoto is the place to showcase yourself as an (independent) entrepreneur in the games sector. From 200 visitors in 2013 to as many as 23,700 visitors in 2023, BitSummit Kyoto is a fast-growing trade fair, with an array of (indie) game developers, publishers, and game service providers. Corporations like Nintendo, Bandai Namco and Playstation, publishers such as Shueisha Games and Phoenixx are represented there as well. In a relatively informal setting, Japanese stakeholders, games scouts and the network of service providers are easily accessible. For entrepreneurs within the games sector, it is a great opportunity to be seen by the gaming industry leaders in Japan.
See you in Japan!!
For inquiries, please contact:
Carolien van Tilburg (Netherlands Embassy to Japan) carolien-van.tilburg@minbuza.
Martine Spaans (DGA) – martine@dutchgamesassociation.nl
Meet the Dutch delegation
Participating Companies
Adinda van Oosten
Adinda van Oosten combined her bachelor’s degree in China Studies with a degree in Game Design and Development. After joining a Game Jam in Guangzhou she came to realize that she enjoyed teaching more than making games and continued her studies with a game design and research Master in Germany.
She worked in Hongkong as a service learning tutor at 嶺南大學 (Lingnan University) creating her own courses and organizing the Global Game Jam. In 2019 she started the channel “Acreates” on Youtube providing tutorials for game maker enthusiasts and interviews Indie developers from all over the world. Next to her digital journey is she also a mentor and coach for creative professionals.
Degoma
Degoma, a 100% independent game studio in Amsterdam, founded by siblings Gloria and Frank Garcia, is gearing up to launch their first entertainment game, “Reggie.” With Frank’s musical and game design background and Gloria’s software architecture skills and narrative focus, they promise polished gameplay and a distinct sense of humor. Transitioning from serious to entertainment games, they aim to establish “Reggie” as the cornerstone of a larger IP.
GAME: Reggie, His Cousin, Two Scientists and Most Likely the End of the World
Control Gravity Like Never Before in an Adventure Across Time in the New 2D Cartoon Platformer “Reggie, His Cousin, Two Scientists and Most Likely the End of the World”. Get ready to go on a mind-bending adventure and control the direction of gravity as you run, jump and explore in an outrageous time-traveling adventure as Reggie, an unlikely hero from the 16,000th century on a mission to save science and ultimately the entire universe.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMAK-gHFMI
STORY TEASER (JP): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPGnTmBSoy4
Website: https://www.degoma.games
Dutch Games Association
The Dutch Games Association (DGA) is the trade association representing the games industry in the Netherlands. Our mission is to help the Dutch games industry achieve its full potential.
The Dutch games industry is a unique blend of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It is the home of internationally celebrated successes such as Guerrilla Games, Triumph Studios and Vertigo Games. Games from the Netherlands are played all over the world. With hundreds of companies providing thousands of high-tech and creative jobs, it is a significant portion of the creative industry. It is also a fast-growing sector, that is resilient in facing today’s challenges.
Website: https://www.dutchgamesassociation.nl
i3D.net - a Ubisoft company
i3D.net is a leading provider of high-performance hosting and global infrastructure services. The company operates the world’s best gaming network, with thousands of servers spread over 60+ points of presence on 6 continents. i3D.net excels in the gaming market and powers a variety of AAA games and RTA platforms, including Discord, Rocket League, Battlefield and the Division series. i3D.net provides dedicated hosting services, automated cloud scaling, low-latency networking, anti-DDoS and anti-cheat services. It continues to help various gaming and enterprise customers deploy, scale and manage their applications to over 840 million users globally. i3D.net’s goal is to reach 1 billion users on its platform by 2025.
Website: www.i3d.net
KyberPlay
KyberPlay is a 360° marketing agency based in the Netherlands with a global scope. Specializing in the dynamic world of video game publishing and marketing, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including traditional social media marketing, influencer collaborations, and the development of custom apps and games.
With an impressive client roster featuring industry giants like Epic Games, Nintendo, and Walmart, KyberPlay has a proven track record of delivering tailored solutions that cater to each partner’s specific needs. Whether launching a new game, expanding the player base, or enhancing user engagement, KyberPlay is committed to meeting your needs to stay ahead in the competitive gaming landscape.
As a remote-only company, we prioritize delivering exceptional outcomes for our partners and driving business growth in today’s dynamic market. In addition to marketing activations and social media strategies, we seamlessly integrate our team with the publisher’s team to ensure success and alignment in every step.
Website: https://kyberplay.com/
KyberQuest development B.V
KyberQuest is a remote studio established in The Netherlands.
We are founded by gamers and industry veterans from Epic Games and Riot Games, among others. We aim to create and launch adventures that inspire our players to dream big and experience unforgettable journeys in carefully crafted video games.
While developing our first game in partnership with a publisher, we have also gained recognition for creating user-generated content experiences in Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft. If you can dream it, we can build it!
Website: https://kyberquest.com/
Local Heroes
Local Heroes is a single point of contact multilingual boutique quality localization vendor with 27 years of experience. In normal language: we help indie devs and AAA publishers with the best handmade quality translation and voice dubbing in all regular languages. Our fun and fast team of project managers creates a smooth and on-time experience with the help of independent games translation and dubbing heroes across the world.
Check out our projects: https://local-heroes.com/games
Website: https://www.local-heroes.com
MeetToMatch
MeetToMatch is the world’s leading event management and event platform provider in the games industry. Active since 2009, the company provides an easy-to use online meeting platform combined with meticulous personal support. The event clients of MeetToMatch mainly come from the digital entertainment industries such as games, animation, virtual reality, and motion pictures, and take place online and on site in countries from east to west: San Francisco, Montreal, Busan, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Barcelona, Kyoto, Brasilia and many more.
Website: www.meettomatch.com
Roost Games
We are a 6 person gamedev cooperative started in 2020, after 10 years of working together in games. We make joyful management games, like the hit feel-good sim game Cat Cafe Manager, released in 2022. We’re currently working on our next big game.
Cat Cafe Manager
Build your dream cat cafe and explore a colorful city with the help of your cat companions in this ambitious 3D sequel to the hit indie wholesome management sim.
Website: https://roost.games
