Finland is also known for having one of the world’s best education systems and the cleanest air. Finland is often called the land of thousands of lakes, and it is famous all over the world for its amazing landscapes and scenery. It is only said so much that a lot is going on in Finland, which is why their game industry is not the first thing that comes to mind for most people.
The story so far
The Finnish gaming industry is one of the fastest growing in the global market and has produced numerous great publications through several elite level developers over the last 25 years. One of the reasons why Finland has become such a major player in the global gaming industry is that they were the first countries to start focusing on the development of mobile games. When the App Store, the world-famous digital distribution platform for mobile applications, was first launched in 2008, Finland was ahead of the majority of competitors and took full advantage.
The world suddenly noticed Finland in 2009 thanks to the release of the successful casual puzzle video game Angry Birds, which later created a complete franchise service, including additional games, a product catalog and two large-screen releases. Since then, the Finnish gaming industry has moved from strength to strength In 2019, the industry’s sixth consecutive year will have a turnover of more than two billion euros. In addition, the Finnish gaming industry employs more than three thousand people.
Why is the Finish Gaming Industry so successful?
If we were to summarize in a few words how Finland, and Helsinki in particular, has become a European technical powerhouse, we would tell you that simply creativity breeds creativity. There are more than 240 game development studios in Finland, which is partly due to the fact that the Finnish government really supports start-ups and game studios, which gives them every chance to succeed.
Helsinki has numerous creative centers and networking opportunities, a city that more than justifies its description as a thriving ecosystem of game developers. For a creative center to thrive, it must be allowed to function without disruption. The city of Helsinki fully understands that a strong gaming industry benefits the entire country, so they do their best to make the lives of developers as easy as possible. The aforementioned state sponsorships, the ability to conduct all of your accounting online, and the lack of bureaucracy speak to this approach.
Based on both Finland’s strong production history of mobile games and the connection of the gaming industry to the future of iGaming and all applications, from slot machines roulette, the country is fully established to become a leader in the iGaming industry.
A culture of openness
While the government should be thanked for supporting the industry, the men on the ground also deserve a lot of recognition. The Finnish gaming industry has a somewhat unique culture of openness that is lacking in most other countries, and countless stories of people feel they can approach anyone with problems, regardless of their status. This collaborative approach has led to the industry operating more like a close family than a set of competitors.
This culture that is in part Independent Association of Game Developers, has contributed to Finland being an attractive destination for developers to both live and work, which makes it quite easy to attract the best talent in the world. In addition, the Finnish gaming ecosystem has established itself as one of the most innovative in the last 25 years.
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