Dutch Recreation Backyard, a video games firm incubator that works inside the Dutch trade, introduced not too long ago that it’s closing its doorways in January 2025. In accordance with the corporate, a shift in deal with public funding and alternatives implies that it’s “no longer possible to realize a balanced budget.” Greater than 130 corporations participated in its incubation program since its founding in 2008.
Peter Laanen, chairman of the Backyard’s board, mentioned in a press release, “It is with a heavy heart that we have had to make this decision. We are proud of what we have achieved over the past 17 years and the effect that our efforts have had on the Dutch games industry. Unfortunately, we are now forced to close our doors, but we look back with satisfaction on everything we have accomplished together.”
In accordance with Dutch Recreation Backyard, over 150 corporations have had workplaces in its cluster, which allowed them to pursue their concepts. The corporate has created or helped with assets for sport builders, together with the annual occasion Indigo, the Video games Monitor publication and academic applications for start-ups.
Jan-Pieter van Seventer, Dutch Recreation Backyard’s managing director, added, “In the coming months, several regular activities, such as the successful Network Lunches, will continue as planned. We thank all our partners, employees, companies, and the entire game community for their support and trust during all these years.”
