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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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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Interested in seeing what the Dutch creative industry has in store? Then join us for Happy Hour, a networking event hosted by the Dutch Games Association in cooperation with Engine Software. Enjoy a typical Dutch drink, served in one of our four unique shot glasses! 📅 Wednesday, August 20 & Thursday, August 21🕔 17:00–18:00 each
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The Dutch Games Association continues its work during the slow summer months. Like many, Rami is enjoying a well-deserved break, which is why this update is coming from our General Manager, Martine Spaans. No slow summer for the international games industry… Last month, we teamed up with VGFN for a visit to the Ministry of
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More paid collaboration opportunities are on the way for DGA members. Did you miss the chance to collaborate with the University of Parma? But are you actively looking for a new project? Then we might have good news for you. Another great organisation has found its way to the DGA and is also looking for
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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
Dutch-Italian collaboration to create a game about doctor-patient communication Read More »
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
Dutch Games Industry Unites on Policy Priorities Read More »
Submissions for the 2025 Dutch Game Awards are now open, and the first entries are already live on the website! Curious which games have been submitted so far? Check out the list here: dutchgameawards.nl/entries. As recently announced, this year’s Dutch Game Awards will take place on December 3 during Breda Games Week. You can now
The first Dutch Game Awards 2025 submissions are in! Read More »
