The Czech video game industry, despite lacking government support, is a significant part of the digital economy, with Czech companies comprising roughly 10% of all game companies in Central and Eastern Europe and generating twice the revenue of the Czech film industry.
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In 2018, 31 games were created in the Czech Republic, contributing to a total of 136 games released by Czech studios between 2015 and 2018; PC and console game development (67%) dominates, though over half of studios also focus on mobile platforms (61%).
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The industry faces a major obstacle in the lack of skilled developers, with almost 1,500 individuals working in game development in 2018 (83% male), and over 60% of Czech game development companies experiencing labor shortages.
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The Czech game industry is characterized by many small and micro firms (54 micro businesses, 16 small businesses), with only one large business (over 250 employees) and five medium-sized businesses (50-249 employees), influenced by labor and financing shortages.
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The Czech educational system offers very few specialized study programs for game development (only three identified), contributing to the shortage of qualified professionals.
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Czech game companies export primarily to the USA, Germany, United Kingdom, and Russia, and have achieved international recognition, including two Independent Games Festival nominations in San Francisco for "Chuchel" and "Attentat 1942."
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Annual game expenditures in the Czech Republic are approximately CZK 4 billion, indicating a strong domestic market for game entertainment.
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The Czech video game industry, despite lacking government support, is a significant part of the digital economy, with Czech companies comprising roughly 10% of all game companies in Central and Eastern Europe and generating twice the revenue of the Czech film industry.
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In 2018, 31 games were created in the Czech Republic, contributing to a total of 136 games released by Czech studios between 2015 and 2018; PC and console game development (67%) dominates, though over half of studios also focus on mobile platforms (61%).
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The industry faces a major obstacle in the lack of skilled developers, with almost 1,500 individuals working in game development in 2018 (83% male), and over 60% of Czech game development companies experiencing labor shortages.
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The Czech game industry is characterized by many small and micro firms (54 micro businesses, 16 small businesses), with only one large business (over 250 employees) and five medium-sized businesses (50-249 employees), influenced by labor and financing shortages.
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The Czech educational system offers very few specialized study programs for game development (only three identified), contributing to the shortage of qualified professionals.
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Czech game companies export primarily to the USA, Germany, United Kingdom, and Russia, and have achieved international recognition, including two Independent Games Festival nominations in San Francisco for "Chuchel" and "Attentat 1942."
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Annual game expenditures in the Czech Republic are approximately CZK 4 billion, indicating a strong domestic market for game entertainment.