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Paid projects for DGA members [UPDATE]
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 ...
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DGA Talks: Design Thinking in Applied Game Design and Beyond – Powered by CLICKNL
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 ...
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‘Oranda’ is still big in Japan
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 ...
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PlayDevClub Reboot Kicks Off in Utrecht
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 ...
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Breda lanceert Dutch Game Week: nieuwe naam, grotere ambities voor game-hoofdstad van Nederland
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 ...
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Lobby update – September 2025
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 ...
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The Dutch Games Association is taking the network lunches national!
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 ...
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Playdev.club returns!
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, ...
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Eight Dutch organizations represent the Netherlands at TGS 2025
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 ...
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Highlights from the NL Pavilion at gamescom
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 ...
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Join us for Happy Hour at Gamescom 2025!
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 ...
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Lobby update – August 2025
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 ...
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More paid projects are coming!
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 ...
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Dutch-Italian collaboration to create a game about doctor-patient communication
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 ...
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Dutch Games Industry Unites on Policy Priorities
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 ...
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The first Dutch Game Awards 2025 submissions are in!
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 ...
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These companies are joining our NL Pavilion at Gamescom 2025
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. ...
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Generative AI in the Dutch Games Industry Discussed at DGA Talks
“Let’s talk about generative AI in our industry.” The title of our last DGA Talks event sparked some controversy. But our job as a trade ...
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Lobby update from Rami
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 ...
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Games Monitor 2024 Presented at INDIGO: Dutch Industry Sees Growth Amid Global Challenges
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 ...
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Next DGA TALKS: Let’s Talk About Generative AI In Our Industry
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 ...
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Ministry of Economic Affairs visits CoolGames to explore Dutch games industry
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 ...
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Dutch Game Awards – Game submissions and ticket sales are LIVE
As announced last month, the 2025 Dutch Game Awards will take place on December 3 during Breda Games Week. But you can already submit your ...
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Recap DGA Talks: Preserving Dutch Games for the Future
Will your game still be playable 100 years from now? That’s the big question we explored last Wednesday during another successful DGA Talks —this time ...
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