Reboot Develop Blue – The boutique game developers conferenceWhen: April 14 – 16Where: Dubrovnik, CroatiaMore information: https://rebootdevelopblue.com/ Join the 10th-anniversary edition of Reboot Develop Blue, THE boutique game developers and games industry conference of Europe, taking place from the 14th to the 16th of April 2025 in the legendary, breathtaking historical seaside city of Dubrovnik. […]
26/03/2025 JOINT EGDF-SGA STATEMENT ON OMNIBUS PROPOSAL IN GENERAL European game developer studios consider environmental responsibility to be one of the key building blocks of the sustainable digital future. This involves, for example, taking an active role in reducing humankind’s carbon footprint. As a technological, cultural, and economic forerunner, the games industry has mapped out […]
22/03/2025 Joint statement from European Game Developers Federation and Video Games Europe on the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network’s principles on in-game virtual currencies The video games industry is committed to positive and age-appropriate experiences for all players, and we offer a range of purchase protections, including easy cancellations and tools for parents to approve in-game […]
INDIGO – The premier business event for the Benelux game industryWhen: May 27-28Where: WTC Rotterdam, The NetherlandsMore information: https://indigoshowcase.nl/ Join the leading Benelux Game Business event to build your business. * Meet with 800+ games industry professionals (publishers, investors, developers, press and more)* Get inspired by top speakers* Discover new games by Dutch and international […]
12th of March 2025 At the beginning of the year, EGDF organised a call with its members to map the state of the European games industry in 2025. The call focused on overcoming current challenging times and finding ways to take the industry to the next level. Please see below, EGDF president Hendrik Lesser’s conclusions […]
When the USA turns it back on Ukraine, the EU must increase its support The USA is currently withdrawing its support from both the Ukrainian military and civil society. Over the years, EGDF has supported and facilitated several project initiatives aimed at supporting Ukrainian game industry and cultural and creative sectors. One of those projects […]
EGDF response on call of evidence for Single Market Strategy 2025 In its response to the call for evidence for the Single Market Strategy, EGDF underlined that the Commission should focus on removing the following two key market access barriers. Overcoming regulatory market access barriers: European self and co-regulation as a solution: All EU initiatives […]
EGDF: “DON’T BE SILENT, REPORT YOUR FINDINGS” – THE LESSONS LEARNED FROM UNITY’S FAILED RUNTIME FEES
EGDF: “DON’T BE SILENT, REPORT YOUR FINDINGS” – THE LESSONS LEARNED FROM UNITY’S FAILED RUNTIME FEES Step by step, video game engines are becoming key gatekeepers of European cultural and creative sectors. Unity dominates game engine markets, Unreal being its primary challenger. These two engines are not just clear market leaders in the game industry […]
Please find below a list of winners of the 2024 game awards around Europe. BELGIUMAward: Belgian Game Awards (2024)Winner: Baldur’s Gate 3, by Larian Studios CZECH REPUBLICAward: Czech Game of the Year (2024)Winner: Last Train Home, Ashborne Games DENMARK Award: Spilprisen (2024)Winner: Cocoon, Geometric Interactive ESTONIAAward:Estonian Game of the Year (2024)Winner: Bootstrap Island, Maru VR FINLAND […]
25 August 2024 – The European Game Developers Federation (EGDF) continues its expansion, as WALGA, the Wallonia games association, joined EGDF. The membership of WALGA strengthens our voice in Brussels to defend European game developers. We are more than happy to welcome Wallonia game developers into our network to share best practices, solve the industry’s […]