Game industry in #brnoregion
Brno is the capital of the Czech game industry and is on its way to becoming even the capital of the European game industry. Digital games are already the largest cultural export of both this region and the entire country.
40+
game development studios
900+
game developers in the Brno GameDev Area community
Bestsellers
such as Mafia, Vietcong, Dead Trigger, Machinarium & Codenames
2000+
attendees at the annual international Game Access event
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HOME TO GLOBAL GAME HITS
"It's all about whether there are studios in the region that make globally successful games. And Brno has been doing that for a long time. If we stay with one game that was once a success, as was the case with the first Mafia, it won't be enough. Fortunately, over the past 20 years, there have been more and more successful titles, and as a result, the motivation of people in the region to make games has grown. Studios are always looking for new talented developers, and those who want to prepare well for the profession now have the opportunity to study game development properly."
Roman Hladík, 2K Czech and the Game Cluster
Game Cluster
A non-profit association of people interested and active in the game industry in #brnoregion. The cluster brings together the activities of various entities – from individuals to associations and development companies to schools and universities. They support all activities related to both digital and board games.Main activities of the Game Cluster
- Communication and cooperation between game developers and companies
- Spreading awareness of the importance of games and promotion of the game development profession.
- Helping talent entry into the industry – information, databases, internships, incubators.
- Supporting education – schools, courses, retraining.
Other activities:
- Consulting – professional help, consultation, know-how
- Representation at international meetings, conferences and exhibitions
- Connecting the gaming industry with regional/state authorities and their institutions
TOP EVENT IN BRNO
Game Access
One of the most progressive gamedev events in Europe. It offers lectures, workshops, panel discussions and presentations of the latest games. Every year, the event attracts leading Czech and international experts, prominent game developers, producers, designers and, last but not least, enthusiastic video gaming fans who can try out the latest titles in the game zones.
GAME INDUSTRY NEWS
20. March 2024
Brno region has emerged as one of the leading European innovation hubs
The Brno region, The South Moravian Region (SMR) (Czech Republic, European Union) has emerged as one of the leading European innovation hubs, with its Regional Innovation Index (RII) jumping from 87.3 to 101% of EU average between 2016 and 2023, an improvement of 22.3%. A global leader in electron microscopy, with one-third of the world's electron microscopes coming from Brno, Brno region excels also in the semiconductor, space, cybersecurity, and game development sectors. Leading the Czech Republic in knowledge intensity and high-tech employment, Brno region matches Europe's top regions. Brno's high quality of life and ranking as a leading student city highlight its role as a center of innovation and growth. It stems from the data report on research, innovation, and business in South Moravia, published by the innovation agency JIC.
25. September 2023
Gamebaze, the first game incubator in Czechia opens in Brno
The Gamebaze incubator was created as a joint project of the local community of game developers GameDev Area, the Game Cluster and KUMST creative hub, which is powered by JIC innovation agency. Gamebaze offers game developers and studios a wide range of educational events, consultations with experts and a shared coworking space.
30. August 2023
Boosting global game success in #brnoregion: Interview with Roman Hladík from Game Cluster
The gaming industry has been thriving in #brnoregion, with numbers of foreign investors, studios, and game developers rising every day. What role do the local community and cooperating organizations play in all of this? And what does it take for other globally successful games to be developed in Brno? Here’s an interview with Roman Hladík, head of Game Cluster.