Dutch Games Association
@dutchgamesassociation.nl
We represent the Dutch games industry, are the main liaison with the government, provide information and networking opportunities to the Dutch game community and organise national and international industry events. https://www.dutchgamesassociation.nl
The Dutch Games Association is taking the Network Lunch national!
The first pop-up edition will be at B’GAME on Oct 23 (12–14h). A great chance to network, share expertise, and showcase your games or artwork.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1660846960...
Showcase: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The first pop-up edition will be at B’GAME on Oct 23 (12–14h). A great chance to network, share expertise, and showcase your games or artwork.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1660846960...
Showcase: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Dutch Games Association is taking the Network Lunch national!
The first pop-up edition will be at B’GAME on Oct 23 (12–14h). A great chance to network, share expertise, and showcase your games or artwork.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1660846960...
Showcase: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The first pop-up edition will be at B’GAME on Oct 23 (12–14h). A great chance to network, share expertise, and showcase your games or artwork.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1660846960...
Showcase: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Playdev.club returns!
Originally started by Adriaan de Jongh, playdev.club is a meetup where Dutch game developers showcase early prototypes, test each other’s games, and exchange feedback. Now revived by the Dutch Games Association at Sokpop Collective in Utrecht.
More info: playdev.club
Originally started by Adriaan de Jongh, playdev.club is a meetup where Dutch game developers showcase early prototypes, test each other’s games, and exchange feedback. Now revived by the Dutch Games Association at Sokpop Collective in Utrecht.
More info: playdev.club
September 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Playdev.club returns!
Originally started by Adriaan de Jongh, playdev.club is a meetup where Dutch game developers showcase early prototypes, test each other’s games, and exchange feedback. Now revived by the Dutch Games Association at Sokpop Collective in Utrecht.
More info: playdev.club
Originally started by Adriaan de Jongh, playdev.club is a meetup where Dutch game developers showcase early prototypes, test each other’s games, and exchange feedback. Now revived by the Dutch Games Association at Sokpop Collective in Utrecht.
More info: playdev.club
Eight Dutch organizations will represent the Netherlands at Tokyo Game Show 2025! 🇯🇵🎮
The NL Pavilion, hosted by the Dutch Games Association, will showcase innovative developers & service providers on a global stage.
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/netherlands-...
The NL Pavilion, hosted by the Dutch Games Association, will showcase innovative developers & service providers on a global stage.
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/netherlands-...
August 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Eight Dutch organizations will represent the Netherlands at Tokyo Game Show 2025! 🇯🇵🎮
The NL Pavilion, hosted by the Dutch Games Association, will showcase innovative developers & service providers on a global stage.
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/netherlands-...
The NL Pavilion, hosted by the Dutch Games Association, will showcase innovative developers & service providers on a global stage.
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/netherlands-...
The Dutch Game Awards are coming! Submit your game before September 1 to be eligible for categories like Best Game, Best Audio, Best Art, and more.
Awards will be handed out on December 3 in Breda.
Details & submission: dutchgameawards.nl
Show the world your creativity and talent!
Awards will be handed out on December 3 in Breda.
Details & submission: dutchgameawards.nl
Show the world your creativity and talent!
August 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The Dutch Game Awards are coming! Submit your game before September 1 to be eligible for categories like Best Game, Best Audio, Best Art, and more.
Awards will be handed out on December 3 in Breda.
Details & submission: dutchgameawards.nl
Show the world your creativity and talent!
Awards will be handed out on December 3 in Breda.
Details & submission: dutchgameawards.nl
Show the world your creativity and talent!
Join us for Happy Hour at Gamescom 2025!
Meet Dutch game pros, rekindle connections & enjoy a Dutch drink in unique shot glasses.
📅 Aug 20 & 21, 17:00–18:00
📍 NL Pavilion Hall 4.1, booth A021g/B030g
Free registration:
Wed: www.eventbrite.com/e/1557481782...
Thu: www.eventbrite.com/e/1559881981...
Meet Dutch game pros, rekindle connections & enjoy a Dutch drink in unique shot glasses.
📅 Aug 20 & 21, 17:00–18:00
📍 NL Pavilion Hall 4.1, booth A021g/B030g
Free registration:
Wed: www.eventbrite.com/e/1557481782...
Thu: www.eventbrite.com/e/1559881981...
August 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Join us for Happy Hour at Gamescom 2025!
Meet Dutch game pros, rekindle connections & enjoy a Dutch drink in unique shot glasses.
📅 Aug 20 & 21, 17:00–18:00
📍 NL Pavilion Hall 4.1, booth A021g/B030g
Free registration:
Wed: www.eventbrite.com/e/1557481782...
Thu: www.eventbrite.com/e/1559881981...
Meet Dutch game pros, rekindle connections & enjoy a Dutch drink in unique shot glasses.
📅 Aug 20 & 21, 17:00–18:00
📍 NL Pavilion Hall 4.1, booth A021g/B030g
Free registration:
Wed: www.eventbrite.com/e/1557481782...
Thu: www.eventbrite.com/e/1559881981...
Heading to Tokyo Game Show 2025? 🇯🇵
We're organizing a Netherlands Pavilion again—together with RVO and ROM Utrecht.
Nine Dutch companies are in, and there’s still room to join as an attendee or exhibitor!
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/events/tokyo... #DGA #TGS2025
We're organizing a Netherlands Pavilion again—together with RVO and ROM Utrecht.
Nine Dutch companies are in, and there’s still room to join as an attendee or exhibitor!
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/events/tokyo... #DGA #TGS2025
July 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Heading to Tokyo Game Show 2025? 🇯🇵
We're organizing a Netherlands Pavilion again—together with RVO and ROM Utrecht.
Nine Dutch companies are in, and there’s still room to join as an attendee or exhibitor!
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/events/tokyo... #DGA #TGS2025
We're organizing a Netherlands Pavilion again—together with RVO and ROM Utrecht.
Nine Dutch companies are in, and there’s still room to join as an attendee or exhibitor!
More info: dutchgamesassociation.nl/events/tokyo... #DGA #TGS2025
Submissions for the 2025 Dutch Game Awards are now open — and the first entries are live! 🎮
Curious what’s already been submitted? Check them out: dutchgameawards.nl/entries
Submit your game or get your Early Bird entrance ticket now:
eventbrite.nl/e/dutch-game...
Curious what’s already been submitted? Check them out: dutchgameawards.nl/entries
Submit your game or get your Early Bird entrance ticket now:
eventbrite.nl/e/dutch-game...
June 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Submissions for the 2025 Dutch Game Awards are now open — and the first entries are live! 🎮
Curious what’s already been submitted? Check them out: dutchgameawards.nl/entries
Submit your game or get your Early Bird entrance ticket now:
eventbrite.nl/e/dutch-game...
Curious what’s already been submitted? Check them out: dutchgameawards.nl/entries
Submit your game or get your Early Bird entrance ticket now:
eventbrite.nl/e/dutch-game...
🌍🎮 Playing for the Planet Awards 2025 celebrate games driving sustainability—from green storytelling & tech to leadership.
Open to games completed in 2024/25. Apply by July 17 with winners announced in London in Oct.
More info: www.playing4theplanet.org/project/playing-for-the-planet-awards-2025
Open to games completed in 2024/25. Apply by July 17 with winners announced in London in Oct.
More info: www.playing4theplanet.org/project/playing-for-the-planet-awards-2025
June 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🌍🎮 Playing for the Planet Awards 2025 celebrate games driving sustainability—from green storytelling & tech to leadership.
Open to games completed in 2024/25. Apply by July 17 with winners announced in London in Oct.
More info: www.playing4theplanet.org/project/playing-for-the-planet-awards-2025
Open to games completed in 2024/25. Apply by July 17 with winners announced in London in Oct.
More info: www.playing4theplanet.org/project/playing-for-the-planet-awards-2025
Heading to gamescom?
Playing for the Planet helps studios, publishers & more take climate-positive action.
Discover how your work in games can drive real change—meet them at the German Games Industry booth!
Book your meeting via alex.avard@playing4theplanet.org.
Playing for the Planet helps studios, publishers & more take climate-positive action.
Discover how your work in games can drive real change—meet them at the German Games Industry booth!
Book your meeting via alex.avard@playing4theplanet.org.
June 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Heading to gamescom?
Playing for the Planet helps studios, publishers & more take climate-positive action.
Discover how your work in games can drive real change—meet them at the German Games Industry booth!
Book your meeting via alex.avard@playing4theplanet.org.
Playing for the Planet helps studios, publishers & more take climate-positive action.
Discover how your work in games can drive real change—meet them at the German Games Industry booth!
Book your meeting via alex.avard@playing4theplanet.org.
GIC just opened its Call for Speakers! Join Europe’s biggest gamedev event in Poznań, Poland (Oct 23–26) and submit your talk before July 8: gic.gd/speakers-sub...
Want to attend but not as a speaker? DGA members get 15% off tickets! Check the DGA Members Area at www.dutchgamesassociation.nl.
Want to attend but not as a speaker? DGA members get 15% off tickets! Check the DGA Members Area at www.dutchgamesassociation.nl.
June 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
GIC just opened its Call for Speakers! Join Europe’s biggest gamedev event in Poznań, Poland (Oct 23–26) and submit your talk before July 8: gic.gd/speakers-sub...
Want to attend but not as a speaker? DGA members get 15% off tickets! Check the DGA Members Area at www.dutchgamesassociation.nl.
Want to attend but not as a speaker? DGA members get 15% off tickets! Check the DGA Members Area at www.dutchgamesassociation.nl.
Werk je in de creatieve industrie of onderzoek? Kom op 30 juni naar de Jaarbeurs voor matchmaking Ontwerpkracht & Transities van CLICKNL. Vind partners, scherp ideeën aan en werk samen aan verandering.
📅 30 juni | 14.00-18.00 | Utrecht
ℹ️ www.clicknl.nl/ontwerpkrach...
📅 30 juni | 14.00-18.00 | Utrecht
ℹ️ www.clicknl.nl/ontwerpkrach...
June 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Werk je in de creatieve industrie of onderzoek? Kom op 30 juni naar de Jaarbeurs voor matchmaking Ontwerpkracht & Transities van CLICKNL. Vind partners, scherp ideeën aan en werk samen aan verandering.
📅 30 juni | 14.00-18.00 | Utrecht
ℹ️ www.clicknl.nl/ontwerpkrach...
📅 30 juni | 14.00-18.00 | Utrecht
ℹ️ www.clicknl.nl/ontwerpkrach...
DevGAMM Awards: $130K Prize Pool for Future Game Talents
Competition will feature 11 nominations with related cash prizes, plus special sponsors’ awards.
👾 Submit your game by Sept 01.
Learn more: devgamm.com/awards2025/
Competition will feature 11 nominations with related cash prizes, plus special sponsors’ awards.
👾 Submit your game by Sept 01.
Learn more: devgamm.com/awards2025/
June 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
DevGAMM Awards: $130K Prize Pool for Future Game Talents
Competition will feature 11 nominations with related cash prizes, plus special sponsors’ awards.
👾 Submit your game by Sept 01.
Learn more: devgamm.com/awards2025/
Competition will feature 11 nominations with related cash prizes, plus special sponsors’ awards.
👾 Submit your game by Sept 01.
Learn more: devgamm.com/awards2025/
Presented today at INDIGO, the 2024 Games Monitor reveals steady growth in the Dutch games industry—even as the global sector faces serious challenges. Revenue rose to a record €763M, with more active studios and increasing use of generative AI.
Full report: dutchgamesassociation.nl/games-monitor/
Full report: dutchgamesassociation.nl/games-monitor/
May 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Presented today at INDIGO, the 2024 Games Monitor reveals steady growth in the Dutch games industry—even as the global sector faces serious challenges. Revenue rose to a record €763M, with more active studios and increasing use of generative AI.
Full report: dutchgamesassociation.nl/games-monitor/
Full report: dutchgamesassociation.nl/games-monitor/
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 on ethics, ownership, and originality?
Join us June 19 at Utrecht University.
Free tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/dga-talks-...
Join us June 19 at Utrecht University.
Free tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/dga-talks-...
May 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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 on ethics, ownership, and originality?
Join us June 19 at Utrecht University.
Free tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/dga-talks-...
Join us June 19 at Utrecht University.
Free tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/dga-talks-...
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs visited CoolGames to explore the games industry’s strengths & challenges.
Key topics: hiring, funding & labor laws—plus good news: a 2027 tax scheme to help devs become co-owners.
Read more: dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/05/14/m...
Key topics: hiring, funding & labor laws—plus good news: a 2027 tax scheme to help devs become co-owners.
Read more: dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/05/14/m...
May 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs visited CoolGames to explore the games industry’s strengths & challenges.
Key topics: hiring, funding & labor laws—plus good news: a 2027 tax scheme to help devs become co-owners.
Read more: dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/05/14/m...
Key topics: hiring, funding & labor laws—plus good news: a 2027 tax scheme to help devs become co-owners.
Read more: dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/05/14/m...
Will your game still be playable in 100 years?
That’s what we explored at last Wednesday’s DGA Talks at Beeld & Geluid—diving into game preservation, viral hit Kamergotchi, and a behind-the-scenes archive tour with retro games, classic consoles, and more.
Huge thanks to Willem Hilhorst & team!
That’s what we explored at last Wednesday’s DGA Talks at Beeld & Geluid—diving into game preservation, viral hit Kamergotchi, and a behind-the-scenes archive tour with retro games, classic consoles, and more.
Huge thanks to Willem Hilhorst & team!
April 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Will your game still be playable in 100 years?
That’s what we explored at last Wednesday’s DGA Talks at Beeld & Geluid—diving into game preservation, viral hit Kamergotchi, and a behind-the-scenes archive tour with retro games, classic consoles, and more.
Huge thanks to Willem Hilhorst & team!
That’s what we explored at last Wednesday’s DGA Talks at Beeld & Geluid—diving into game preservation, viral hit Kamergotchi, and a behind-the-scenes archive tour with retro games, classic consoles, and more.
Huge thanks to Willem Hilhorst & team!
We’re very excited to welcome our new board member Serious Sjoerd Wennekes and Operations Manager Wiebe van der Werk to the team!
At the same time, we want to thank Emily Jacometti and Marlies van Kampen for their invaluable contributions over the years.
dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/04/02/w....
At the same time, we want to thank Emily Jacometti and Marlies van Kampen for their invaluable contributions over the years.
dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/04/02/w....
April 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We’re very excited to welcome our new board member Serious Sjoerd Wennekes and Operations Manager Wiebe van der Werk to the team!
At the same time, we want to thank Emily Jacometti and Marlies van Kampen for their invaluable contributions over the years.
dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/04/02/w....
At the same time, we want to thank Emily Jacometti and Marlies van Kampen for their invaluable contributions over the years.
dutchgamesassociation.nl/2025/04/02/w....
🚀 Join @devcom_global Developer Conference #ddc2025
🎤 Call for Speakers (Deadline: April 27)
🎓 Scholarship Program Partner (Deadline: May 5)
🎮 devcom Indie Showcase 2025 (Deadline: May 31)
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets (Available until May 31)
▶️ www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/
🎤 Call for Speakers (Deadline: April 27)
🎓 Scholarship Program Partner (Deadline: May 5)
🎮 devcom Indie Showcase 2025 (Deadline: May 31)
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets (Available until May 31)
▶️ www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/
March 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🚀 Join @devcom_global Developer Conference #ddc2025
🎤 Call for Speakers (Deadline: April 27)
🎓 Scholarship Program Partner (Deadline: May 5)
🎮 devcom Indie Showcase 2025 (Deadline: May 31)
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets (Available until May 31)
▶️ www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/
🎤 Call for Speakers (Deadline: April 27)
🎓 Scholarship Program Partner (Deadline: May 5)
🎮 devcom Indie Showcase 2025 (Deadline: May 31)
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets (Available until May 31)
▶️ www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/
Yesterday morning, we gathered for the GDC Business Breakfast. Our two speakers, Joost van Dreunen and Henk Rogers, shared their perspectives on the role of the games industry in society and its future. Their insights complemented each other perfectly.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!
March 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Yesterday morning, we gathered for the GDC Business Breakfast. Our two speakers, Joost van Dreunen and Henk Rogers, shared their perspectives on the role of the games industry in society and its future. Their insights complemented each other perfectly.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!
Kickstart your morning during GDC 2025 with an exclusive business breakfast hosted by the Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco. Connect with top gaming professionals and the
DGA delegation.
🕹️March 18 | 8:00 AM – 10:00AM
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/gdc-busine...
#GDC2025
DGA delegation.
🕹️March 18 | 8:00 AM – 10:00AM
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/gdc-busine...
#GDC2025
March 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Kickstart your morning during GDC 2025 with an exclusive business breakfast hosted by the Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco. Connect with top gaming professionals and the
DGA delegation.
🕹️March 18 | 8:00 AM – 10:00AM
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/gdc-busine...
#GDC2025
DGA delegation.
🕹️March 18 | 8:00 AM – 10:00AM
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/gdc-busine...
#GDC2025
Yesterday’s DGA Talks was another sold-out event, and what an inspiring afternoon it was! A huge thank you to our speakers Sjoerd Wennekes, René Otto, Martijn van Zwieten, and Laurens Rutten.
We’ll be hosting another edition later this year – stay tuned!
Thanks to CoolGames for hosting :)
We’ll be hosting another edition later this year – stay tuned!
Thanks to CoolGames for hosting :)
February 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Yesterday’s DGA Talks was another sold-out event, and what an inspiring afternoon it was! A huge thank you to our speakers Sjoerd Wennekes, René Otto, Martijn van Zwieten, and Laurens Rutten.
We’ll be hosting another edition later this year – stay tuned!
Thanks to CoolGames for hosting :)
We’ll be hosting another edition later this year – stay tuned!
Thanks to CoolGames for hosting :)
The first DGA Network Lunch is a wrap! Big thanks to Dotslash for sponsoring the lunch and continuing this tradition with us!
Interested in joining the March edition? Stay tuned for registration opening tomorrow!
(DGA members can already register, check our private Slack channel for the link!)
Interested in joining the March edition? Stay tuned for registration opening tomorrow!
(DGA members can already register, check our private Slack channel for the link!)
February 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The first DGA Network Lunch is a wrap! Big thanks to Dotslash for sponsoring the lunch and continuing this tradition with us!
Interested in joining the March edition? Stay tuned for registration opening tomorrow!
(DGA members can already register, check our private Slack channel for the link!)
Interested in joining the March edition? Stay tuned for registration opening tomorrow!
(DGA members can already register, check our private Slack channel for the link!)
The last two Dutch Game Day powered by @controlmagazine.bsky.social talks have just been published! All talks are now live!
Robin-Yann Storm - What do we have to unlearn to improve the UX of our tools? youtu.be/QvflFHVm5Tc
Leon Brands - Intro to GPU Occlusion: youtu.be/Ys4Aab4aIVE
Robin-Yann Storm - What do we have to unlearn to improve the UX of our tools? youtu.be/QvflFHVm5Tc
Leon Brands - Intro to GPU Occlusion: youtu.be/Ys4Aab4aIVE
January 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The last two Dutch Game Day powered by @controlmagazine.bsky.social talks have just been published! All talks are now live!
Robin-Yann Storm - What do we have to unlearn to improve the UX of our tools? youtu.be/QvflFHVm5Tc
Leon Brands - Intro to GPU Occlusion: youtu.be/Ys4Aab4aIVE
Robin-Yann Storm - What do we have to unlearn to improve the UX of our tools? youtu.be/QvflFHVm5Tc
Leon Brands - Intro to GPU Occlusion: youtu.be/Ys4Aab4aIVE
Three new Dutch Game Day powered by
@controlmagazine.bsky.social talks are now live!
Matthew Handrahan: youtu.be/B_IuMXX_J5c
Martine Spaans: youtu.be/2esZGcrMFys
Tobias Schnackenberg: youtu.be/Jrcwi-4v3l8
@controlmagazine.bsky.social talks are now live!
Matthew Handrahan: youtu.be/B_IuMXX_J5c
Martine Spaans: youtu.be/2esZGcrMFys
Tobias Schnackenberg: youtu.be/Jrcwi-4v3l8
January 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Three new Dutch Game Day powered by
@controlmagazine.bsky.social talks are now live!
Matthew Handrahan: youtu.be/B_IuMXX_J5c
Martine Spaans: youtu.be/2esZGcrMFys
Tobias Schnackenberg: youtu.be/Jrcwi-4v3l8
@controlmagazine.bsky.social talks are now live!
Matthew Handrahan: youtu.be/B_IuMXX_J5c
Martine Spaans: youtu.be/2esZGcrMFys
Tobias Schnackenberg: youtu.be/Jrcwi-4v3l8
Two new Dutch Game Day powered by Control Magazine talks have just been published on YouTube!
Rami Ismail - (Business) tips for developers: youtu.be/qSiJDvssnOg
Alison Beasley, Rick van Beem, & Patty Toledo - Expedition Exposure: PR & Marketing Panel: youtu.be/XacnaZuWXMo
Rami Ismail - (Business) tips for developers: youtu.be/qSiJDvssnOg
Alison Beasley, Rick van Beem, & Patty Toledo - Expedition Exposure: PR & Marketing Panel: youtu.be/XacnaZuWXMo
December 13, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Two new Dutch Game Day powered by Control Magazine talks have just been published on YouTube!
Rami Ismail - (Business) tips for developers: youtu.be/qSiJDvssnOg
Alison Beasley, Rick van Beem, & Patty Toledo - Expedition Exposure: PR & Marketing Panel: youtu.be/XacnaZuWXMo
Rami Ismail - (Business) tips for developers: youtu.be/qSiJDvssnOg
Alison Beasley, Rick van Beem, & Patty Toledo - Expedition Exposure: PR & Marketing Panel: youtu.be/XacnaZuWXMo