NETHERLANDS GAMES DEVELOPMENT | BETA
Guerrilla’s Killzone franchise is one of the most well-known Dutch games development success stories
Who better to ask about the growth and success of the games industry in the Netherlands than its most famous development team, Sony-owned Guerrilla? Michael French spoke to MD Hermen Hulst about the region’s successes and thoughts on the future…
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ow have you seen the games industry in the Netherlands develop in recent years? I’ve seen tremendous growth in the Dutch games industry, to the point where there are now over one hundred companies operating in this sector. Many of the newer development studios are start-ups, created by students and graduates from Dutch educational institutes which offer games-related courses. At the same time, the development studios which have been around for a while are gaining increased international recognition. Triumph Studios, for instance, has established itself as a stable, triple-A developer with the Overlord franchise. Streamline Studios, a digital content solutions provider, has built up a solid worldwide reputation as a quality outsourcing studio. (Continued on page 34) DEVELOP-ONLINE.NET
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