European Games Developer Federation (EGDF)

👑 Inside The Queen's Gambit Game Development: How Ripstone Won Netflix's Approval Discover how Ripstone's bold pitch for a mobile game based on The Queen's Gambit captivated Netflix, blending chess mastery with Beth Harmon's world. Jamie Brayshaw's strategic email led to a pivotal pitch session where Ripstone's vision aligned perfectly with Netflix's gaming ambitions. 🌟 The challenge? Creating a mobile game that appeals to both chess enthusiasts and newcomers alike, inspired by Beth Harmon's journey. 🔗 Full story here: https://zurl.co/waoT #TheQueensGambit #NetflixGaming #GameDevelopment #MobileGames

gamescom, the world's largest event for video games 🎮, is set to take place from August 21 to 25, 2024, in Cologne and online. This year, it celebrates the theme "The World's Largest Gaming Community," showcasing how games connect over 3 billion people globally 🌍. From esports tournaments to interactive experiences, gamescom highlights the industry's pivotal role in fostering creativity, global collaboration, and technological innovation 🚀. Who is coming to Cologne? More about this amazing event and vibrant community at the link below. https://zurl.co/dd59 #gamescom2024 #GamingCommunity #GamesIndustry

📢Two calls opened for Women Prize - Women Innovators category and Rising Innovators Category 🔹Objective for both calls is: The European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s game-changing innovations, so that they may inspire other women and girls realise their full potential as the EU’s future scientists, innovators, and tech leaders.🙌 For more details regarding the award criteria and eligibility criteria, please visit EGDF website: https://zurl.co/uIn1

games made in Germany The independent Games Department will be abolished and integrated into the Department for Culture and Creative Economy. Through the integration, the new paper is called "Cultural and Creative Economy; Games". Even if existing projects such as the Games Promotion or the German Computer Game Prize are continued, the lack of autonomy threatens to significantly limit the ability to operate for Games projects in the future - especially since May last year the promotion has been suspended and currently both the new Promotion Policy and a solution for the additional 33 Millions of Euro support budget are pending in the budget of the Minister of Culture for 2024. The game association of the German games industry is therefore criticizing the current decision. more about this decision here: https://zurl.co/DjGL

The Swedish Games Industry Association has announced a shortlist of iconic Swedish video games they believe should be part of the upcoming Swedish cultural canon. This initiative highlights the importance of gaming as a blend of technology, culture, creativity, and innovation.🇸🇪 Among the shortlisted games there is Minecraft and Candy Crush. 🍬 The public had the opportunity to vote on their favorites, showcasing the impact and love for these games both locally and globally. More info about this at: https://zurl.co/JqXC Dataspelsbranschen / Swedish Games Industry

In May 2024, the Dutch Games Association, RVO, and the Dutch embassy in Japan conducted research on opportunities for Dutch game developers in Japan's €20 billion gaming market, the 3rd largest globally. Japan's booming indie game and PC game sectors, especially on platforms like Steam, offer significant opportunities. With recent changes in the Japanese Payment Services Act, web3 games also show great promise. Success hinges on cultural adaptation and local partnerships. Interested in diving into the Japanese gaming market? Get the full report at the link below 👇 https://zurl.co/Sdrz

📣 EGDF Releases 2022 Video Games Industry Data Report 🎮📊 🌍📈 This comprehensive report, produced in collaboration with Video Games Europe (VGE), provides valuable insights and analysis on the state and trends of the European video games industry. The 2022 Video Games Industry Data Report serves as a valuable resource for industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders, offering a detailed overview of the European video games sector. European Video Games Industry in numbers: 🔹 5,300 game development studios 🔹 Over 90,000 talented professionals employed 🔹 A combined turnover of €19 billion Stay ahead of the game with the 2022 Video Games Industry Data Report! Download your copy here 👉: https://zurl.co/97Sm

Looking to connect with Europe's game development community? Check out the newly updated list of key national game developer conferences and summits across Europe, including major events like Gamescom in Germany and Nordic Game Conference in Sweden. 🌍✨ The list of key national game dev community events is now online: https://zurl.co/4xu8 Reboot Develop, GDCy - GameDev Cyprus, Finnish Games Week, GAME CAMP FRANCE, gamescom, Digital Dragons, Dev.Play Conference, Nordic Game, Mobidictum, Games Gathering Conference

This week, we had the pleasure of gathering in Munich for a face-to-face EGDF board meeting. It was a productive session where we discussed key topics to the future of the European games industry. The main topics discussed: 💼 State Aid: Examining the role of state aid in fostering growth and sustainability across the European gaming landscape. ⚖️ Fair Competition: we want to ensure fair competition for all in the European games market. 📚 Education: Exploring ways to improve the educational standards and opportunities within our industry. Stay connected for more updates on our journey! Jari-Pekka Kaleva Hendrik Lesser David Rabineau Gediminas Tarasevicius KooPee Hiltunen #EGDF #GameIndustry #Education #StateAid #FairCompetition #EuropeanGames

Rami Ismail, the new Government Relations board member at the Dutch Games Association, is driving efforts to strengthen ties between the gaming industry and the Dutch government and advocating for better immigration policies to attract international talent. 🇳🇱✨ He’s also working on enhancing the competitive edge of the Dutch gaming industry amidst rapid global digital advancements. Read more on the topic at: https://zurl.co/Li0k