Info session: How to apply for FGH support Nov. 24, 4 P.M.
Starting in January '26, the Flanders Game Hub will offer support to a fresh batch of game studios.
Tune in to this info session to get an overview of what we can offer you and learn about the application and selection process.
Are you:
- A studio that has been around for a couple of years, released a few titles, and now working on a new IP?
Or - A start-up working on a first IP that shows promise and has traction?
We can help!
Together with its network of (inter)national experts, the Flanders Game Hub offers:
- 1-on-1 mentoring and support for your business & project
- Advisory boards with experts
- Physical meetups (playtesting, matchmaking, workshops, etc.)
- Access to market research & playtesting platforms
- Support in your search for public & private funding
Our ambition is to accelerate, professionalize and grow the Flemish game industry. We support the creation of original entertainment games with commercial potential. Deadline to apply for FGH support: November 30.
Register here for the Webinar (for free)
Apply here for support
Expert talk: Show Me the Money (But Don’t Scare the Players) Nov. 20, 4 P.M.
Monetization isn’t just a store at the end of production.
This talk covers how to think about monetization strategically from the pitch stage to live-ops: defining your player value loops, balancing cultural fit with financial goals, mapping your in-game economy, and designing effective battle passes and events.
Whether you’re F2P, premium, or hybrid, you’ll leave with a clear structure for building a sustainable economy around your game.
Don’t miss out, register for free now!
Other events:
The Co-founder Roadshow (Nov. 27)
Are you ready to build your game around an IP from VRT, DPG, Play, Studio100 or aimed at specific target groups such as festivals, children, or Sport Flanders?
Or are you developing gametech (VR, AR, …) that can be applied in media activities like: events, shows, or graphic elements?
👉 Check out the Seeds & Growth program.
Meet ‘n Play (Dec. 3)
Are you a gamer craving early access to games? Welcome! Or want your game playtested? 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬!
Ready to mingle with the local game industry? Meet 'n Play is the place to be!
Where: Textielhuis Kortrijk
When: December 3rd
Microsoft Xbox GameCamp: Belgium
During the UNWRAP Festival, we were honored to give the stage to Peter Zetterberg (Xbox Game Camp) and Guy Richards (ID@Xbox), who presented their Xbox Game Camp program and its impact.
We’re proud to have announced our collaboration for the Xbox Game Camp: Belgium, starting in 2026.
We’ll share more details soon about the format and the opportunities for Flemish developers.
UNWRAP Recap
This was UNWRAP 2025!
During the two exciting Industry Days, professionals, students, academics, and entrepreneurs from various industries came together for inspiring talks, networking, and recruitment opportunities.
The event concluded with Music Innovation Day, highlighting the potential of integrating game technology into the music industry.
This was Show&Tell#2: The Launch Party Edition
During the Show&Tell, 8 Belgian developers who released their game in 2025 each got 5 minutes to showcase their game on Big Screen in front of 200+ people.
Loved this edition of Show & Tell? Help us spread the word! Leave a review on our Meetup page!
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Belgian Releases🎮
Devil Jam
Battle hordes of demonic monsters, upgrade your abilities, and acquire new skills. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and rise through the ranks to fulfill your ultimate metal destiny. Conquer Hell in this thrilling roguelite survivors game!
Laser Dance (Early Access)
Players move between two buttons on opposite ends of their living room, traversing a sequence of laser patterns which adapt to the room’s size and layout.
ForeFront (Early Access)
Forefront delivers an all-out war experience like never before in VR. Engage in massive 32-player battles across a variety of expansive, semi-destructible environments, where strategy, skill, and teamwork decide the outcome.
Up or Down (Demo)
Up or Down? is a dark choice-driven visual novel in which you choose which guests will be evacuated from the Deluxe Resort. Talk to them, search them, and if they prove suspicious, be sure to do what you must, bellhop! Will you manage to evacuate only healthy guests, or will you end up killing everyone?
No Players online
You find an old computer, someone left a file…
Buried among the files on the computer is a broken multiplayer shooter that seems to have been left running for years. As you progress, you will be pulled further and further into the rotting digital world that will twist your curiosity into an obsession as new secrets about the world behind the screen are revealed.
Fish Stick Protocol (Early Access)
Gather up to 8 players and dive into chaotic procedural dimensions to collect artifacts for the Owner’s peculiar galleries. Expect weird gravity, killer plants and nonsensical anomalies. If anything happens to you, somebody will take the next shift.
Industry news👔
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀
🌍 GTA VI was delayed to 19 nov 2026. In other Rockstar Games news, the studio fired around 30 people, on a charge of "gross misconduct". According to the UK's IWGB Game Workers Union, the firings are in fact retaliation against staff for attempting to unionise.
🌍 Amazon is making “significant” cuts to its video game business and moving away from MMO development.
🌍 Valve corporation announced 3 new pieces of hardware:
- The Steam Frame, a new VR Headset
- The Steam Machine, a home “console”
- The Steam Controller
- More info here
🌍 To The Moon Expo happened last week in the UK and visitors/exhibitors reported on an almost empty hall. Here is a good write-up on why devs should always do their due diligence before signing up for a brand new event. More info here.
🌍 Square Enix announces more layoffs as part of US and Europe restructuring on the same day the company announced plans to replace most of its QA staff with AI by 2027.
🌍 RV There Yet? has sold 2.5M copies in just 2 weeks. The game was made in a little over 2 months of development time.
🌍 Dutch Game Week will take place on 3+4 December. Among the speakers, Twirlbound will come talk about their game, The Knightling.
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
👉 Microsoft launched Xbox Game Camp in Belgium during UNWRAP | Future of Digital Entertainment Festival, highlighting the country’s rising status in global game development. The program brings new mentorship, training, and industry opportunities to boost local talent and strengthen Belgium’s growing gaming ecosystem.
👉 The Unity Awards voting is active and both Underworld Overseer by Myron Games as well as Detective VR by Quentin Valembois are nominated in Best VR! + Is this Seat Taken is up for Best Mobile! Read more here
👉 Last quarter, ForsVC secured the 4th spot among the world's most active seed-focused gaming venture capitalists. And it's also the most active seed VC from Europe.
👉 Lots of new Belgian Game releases:
- Devil Jam on Steam
- Laser Dance in Early Access on Meta Quest 3
- ForeFront in Early Access on Meta Quest 3
- Fish Stick Protocl in Early Access on Steam
- No Players Online on Itch.io & Steam
- Up or Down (demo) on Steam
👉 Gamejobs.be has relaunched. If you're looking for someone to complete your team or if you're the one on the job-hunt in the Belgian Games industry, you should check it out.
👉 The Belgian Game Awards nominees are in! You can check them here, and most importantly, the audience award voting is open.
