After skipping a year it’s good to see the Creative Europe Media program for video games up and running again. There’s a new call to support video games and immersive content development and you have until April 12th to get your submission in. After passing an eligibility test, the video games will be judged by Continue reading →
The European Investment Fund has signed a guarantee agreement with Triodos Bank that will allow up to €200 million in loans to entrepreneurs in the creative and cultural sectors. Since the financial institution operates in Belgium, this could benefit out local game studios as well. Triodos Bank is an ethical bank based in the Netherlands Continue reading →
When we talk about EU funding, we usually focus on the Creative Europe Media grant as it’s a natural fit for game developers. However, under the Horizon 2020 moniker, Europe has a couple more initiatives to support innovative tech start-ups and SMEs. SME Instrument of the European Innovation Council For who: SMEs (defined by Europe Continue reading →
If you already are an adept user of our event calendar, you’ve probably seen that there are some interesting events and submission deadlines ahead. For those who don’t (Calendar Man says you’re doing it wrong!), here’s a quick look at what the games industry has in store for you in the coming months. If you haven’t Continue reading →
The European Commission has published a new call (link in Dutch) for ‘Supporting Video Games’ to promote the development of video game concepts or projects intended for commercial exploitation on the European and international market that present originality, innovative and creative value, cultural diversity and an enhanced portrayal of Europe’s cultural identity and heritage. This Continue reading →
They say money doesn’t buy happiness, but it sure buys you precious development time. Financials are important for any company, but as the development process for a game often spans several years, game studios do well to always have one eye on the screen and one eye on the books. In the next Gaming Lab, Continue reading →