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Dutch-Italian collaboration to create a game about doctor-patient communication

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The DGA facilitated the Italian University of Parma in its search for a Dutch development studio. The university’s medical department was actively seeking a method to improve its students’ communication skills. After some research, they found the Dutch market for applied games to be the best fit. Following conversations with the DGA’s own division manager […]

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Dutch Games Industry Unites on Policy Priorities

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In the run-up to the upcoming Dutch elections, the Dutch Games Association, together with the Video Game Federation Netherlands (VGFN) and the Esports Netherlands Trade Association (Branchevereniging Esports Nederland, BEN), has sent a joint position paper to members of the Dutch House of Representatives.  On a single A4 page, we’ve clearly outlined the key steps

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These companies are joining our NL Pavilion at Gamescom 2025

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The Dutch Games Association will host the Netherlands Pavilion during gamescom 2025, showcasing a strong lineup of Dutch developers, publishers, organisations and game service providers. More than twenty Dutch studios, companies and organisations will be represented at the pavilion, which serves as a platform to highlight the diverse and talented Dutch games industry to the

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Games Monitor 2024 Presented at INDIGO: Dutch Industry Sees Growth Amid Global Challenges

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A new edition of the Games Monitor was presented today at INDIGO, the largest game business event in the Benelux. The report shows that while the global games industry has faced major setbacks in recent years, the Dutch sector continues to grow. Between 2021 and 2023, total revenue rose by 10.5%, reaching a record €763

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Next DGA TALKS: Let’s Talk About Generative AI In Our Industry

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Generative AI is transforming creative workflows, but what does that mean for our industry? How are Dutch game studios integrating these tools, and where do we draw the line when it comes to ethics, ownership, and originality? Join us for a focused DGA Talks where speakers share their experiences, concerns, and questions around the use

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Ministry of Economic Affairs visits CoolGames to explore Dutch games industry

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On April 16th, a delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs (Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat) visited CoolGames in Amsterdam to gain deeper insights into the Dutch games industry. Their goal: to better understand how game studios operate, and what challenges may be holding back growth in this dynamic sector. While the visiting

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