Finland is one of the global hotspots for innovation and R&D in the ICT industry. The gaming industry is one of the country’s strong points. Companies such as Sulake, Remedy, Sumea (Digital Chocolate) and Rovio have created various hit games, including Max Payne, Habbo Hotel and Angry Birds. Financially, the gaming industry is Finland’s most significant field of cultural export.
Some of the main factors behind the strong development of the Finnish games industry are strong technology knowhow and gaming culture, use of multiple platforms, and cooperation between companies, researchers and educational facilities. Read more on The Finnish games Industry 2010–2011 study
This media tour presents some of the most interesting companies and organizations making Finland one the world’s key game development hubs and is organized in cooperation with Tekes and New Factory.
If you are interested in participating in a media visit organized by Finnfacts, contact our experts on the form below. Please be aware that this form is meant for media representatives. Places marked with an asterisk (*) must not be left blank.