Nordic Game 2026 was full of smiles, but they hid a very tough reality | Opinion
The Nordic Game 2026 conference highlighted a difficult transition period for the game industry, marked by challenges in funding and evolving publishing models. Despite a friendly atmosphere, discussions focused on the harsh realities of securing investment, the decline of traditional VC exits, and the need for developers to adopt self-reliant strategies in a fragmented market.
- Entities
- Topic: Publishing Models
- Company: Midwest Games
- Person: Emmanuel Rosier
- Company: Griffin Gaming Partners
- Person: Tim Campbell
- Person: Walter Paleari
- Company: Strategic Alternatives
- Topic: Game Industry Transition
- Person: Jakob Longer
- Game: Arc Raiders
- Topic: Game Development Funding
- Game: DDoD
- Person: Jason Della Rocca
- Company: Execution Labs
- Game: Lootbound
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