Finnish Game Industry Report 2014

Key insights

5 takeaways · ~2 min read

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The Finnish game industry experienced explosive growth in 2014, with turnover reaching approximately €1.8 billion, a 100% increase from the previous year, though accounting practice changes affect direct comparability.See it on page 35
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The industry's turnover per employee significantly increased, from €75,850 in 2008 to €720,000 in 2014, largely due to digital distribution and the Free-to-Play (F2P) model in mobile games.See it on page 35
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Employment in the Finnish game industry has grown steadily, reaching 2,500 people in 2014, up from 1,147 in 2008.See it on page 25
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The concentration of game developer studios in the capital area (Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo) has decreased from 64% in 2009 to 38% in 2014, with regional clusters emerging in cities like Turku and Tampere.See it on page 18
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The Finnish game industry has a history rooted in the late 1990s 'Internet bubble,' with Nokia's investment in WAP protocol influencing its direction into the next decade.See it on page 10

Summary

17 | The Founding Years of Studios 29| Financial Outlook ob 40 | Finnish game developer studios assn. Fingersoft • Hill Climb Racing Rovio Entertainment • Angry Birds, Supercell • Clash of Clans, Hay Day Two Men and a Dog • Zombie Catchers THE OLDEST Finnish game companies still in existence are turning 20 this year (2015).