This article sheds light on the formation of the Nordic game industry between 1990 and
2005. The first long-lasting game development companies within the region emerged in the …

By analyzing and contextualizing different aspects of the Finnish game development scene,
this article provides concrete examples of why we need cultural studies of game …

As independent game makers strive to tackle the demands of game production without the
help of a traditional publisher, a familiar game production environment has started to evolve …

In this paper, we explore the policies related to support structures surrounding national
game industries, with focus on the three Nordic countries Finland, Norway and Sweden, and …

This article presents results from a study of work practices in a Norwegian game
development studio. Identifying key challenges faced by the company, the article argues that …

As the game industry continues to grow and expand its target market to nearly every person
with access to an Internet connection, the capabilities needed to gain a competitive …

As free-to-play games have increased their economic value, the research interest on them
has increased as well. This article looks at free-to-play game research conducted so far …

Social network games on Facebook have become a popular pastime for millions of players.
These social games are integrated into the social network service and feature a free-to-play …

Game development is often considered to be a community-based industry, where social
networks and flow of information are vital to both individual and company development. The …

This study sheds light on the different modes of independence in the Finnish game
development scene by putting the focus on two games: Nex Machina (2017) and Baba is …