In our previous update, we told you about the Italian University of Parma project and how the DGA facilitated the process of finding a Dutch development studio. We also teased about a new upcoming project. Time for an update! Unfortunately, the teased hedgehog project won’t come to fruition. Due to budget constraints, there was decided […]
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The Netherlands holds a unique position in applied games: nowhere else does such a large share of the industry focus on this field. Many Dutch companies have been active for decades, making the country a true pioneer in applied game development. While applied games and entertainment games serve different purposes, they share key foundations: strong
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The Netherlands and Japan have had a special relationship for many years. Dick Bruna’s Miffy (Nijntje) is very popular among Japanese people, and the same seems to go for Dutch games. Not only did We Were Here series developer Total Mayhem Games and Hyperfunk developer Team Reptile meet many fans on the show floor, but
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On September 24, the first reboot of PlayDevClub took place in Utrecht at the Sokpop office. More than 20 game developers stopped by to show their prototypes, alpha builds, or game art to peers, play games, and enjoy a slice of pizza. We’re very happy with the turnout. It’s important to foster an environment where
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De jaarlijkse Game Week krijgt een nieuwe naam én grotere ambities: Dutch Game Week. Van 27 november t/m 4 december 2025 is Breda voor het derde jaar op rij het bruisende middelpunt van de Nederlandse en internationale gamesindustrie. De stad vormt het decor van een veelzijdig programma met talks, showcases, workshops, esports-toernooien en de uitreiking
My name is Rami Ismail, and I am the Government Relations board member of the Dutch Games Association. I’d like to give you occasional updates on the work we’re doing, behind the scenes, to ensure the government and the industry work together to ensure we all have the best opportunities to make games in the
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In addition to the monthly lunches at Dotslash in Utrecht, we will partner with organisations in other parts of the country to organise pop-up editions of the network lunch. These pop-up events don’t have a fixed schedule, but we aim to organise a few each year. For the inaugural pop-up lunch, we’re heading down south
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Ten years ago, developer Adriaan de Jongh launched a unique initiative: a meetup where Dutch game developers could showcase their prototypes, test each other’s projects, and exchange feedback. That idea became playdev.club. In 2018, Aran Koning (Sokpop Collective) joined Adriaan in organizing these playtest meetups, helping to grow the community. By 2022, Adriaan decided that
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The Dutch Games Association will host the Netherlands Pavilion during Tokyo Game Show 2025. The pavilion will feature a strong lineup of Dutch game developers and service providers, showcasing the creativity and innovation of the Dutch games industry on a global stage. The game industry trade mission is organized by the Dutch Games Association with
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Last week, more than 34,000 trade visitors roamed the gamescom business halls to explore the exhibitors. Among them was the NL Pavilion, organised by the Dutch Games Association. It served as the gamescom home for 21 Dutch companies: a dynamic mix of seasoned developers, rising stars, and leading service providers. Not only were the overall
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