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Nordic Game attendance rises by 6% in 2026
Nordic Game 2026 saw a 6% increase in attendance, with over 1,100 companies from 59 countries participating. The event highlighted the strength of independent developers and featured discussions on the art of games. Separately, a report commissioned by King revealed that European mobile games generated €7.53 billion globally in 2025 and contributed significantly to the European economy.
Nordic Game 2026 Once Again Unites the Global Games Industry in Malmö
Nordic Game 2026 successfully concluded in Malmö, Sweden, bringing together over 1,100 companies from 59 countries for a four-day program focused on game development and industry insights. The event featured 179 speakers, including notable figures like Jennifer Svedberg-Yen and Jesper Kyd, with main stage sessions streamed to over 150,000 viewers online. Preparations are already underway for Nordic Game 2027.
Nordic Game Spring Program Schedule Revealed
Nordic Game has released the program schedule for its upcoming Spring 2026 event, taking place from May 26-29 in Malmö. The schedule features a variety of sessions and speakers covering relevant industry topics, including artist partnerships, game launch strategies, industry trends, emotional well-being for developers, and creative consensus.
Nordic Game 2026 announces speakers for Masterclass Friday programme
Nordic Game 2026 has announced the speakers for its Masterclass Friday program, featuring industry professionals from companies like Starbreeze and Ubisoft. The program will offer full-day workshops in design, art, business, and narrative, curated by the Mighty Diamonds mentor group. The event will take place from May 26 to May 29 in Malmö, Sweden.
Nordic Game 26 Masterclass Friday: Speakers Revealed!
Nordic Game Spring 2026 will feature a dedicated Masterclass Friday program for students and indie developers, curated by Mighty Diamonds. The event, held from May 26-29 in Malmö, will offer full-day workshops and expert sessions focused on Design, Art, Business, and Narrative. Speakers include Christoffer Bodegård, Chris Brettman, Danny Perez, Will Blood, Lauren Stone, Patrick Rose, Johan Lundqvist, and André Persson, covering topics from interactive writing and level design to character creation and investor relations.
"Heavyweights ruined the industry... now we live on the indies" Nordic Game embraces smaller devs and games with soul
Nordic Game program director Jacob Riis believes the industry is currently sustained by independent developers, contrasting them with large studios that he feels have negatively impacted the market. He highlights the focus on creativity and artistic expression in indie games as a response to the profit-driven nature of many AAA titles and live service games. Riis also notes an increase in ticket sales for Nordic Game, suggesting a growing interest in smaller-scale events and developers.
Newly revealed Nordic Game speaker line-up to include Planet of Lana devs
The Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully (Planet of Lana), Raw Fury, and Those Eyes. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track curated by ImmerSynth Inc., with talks focusing on AI's role in game development, publishing, and design. Over 3,000 attendees are expected, with over 100 indie games showcased.
