eicker.news ᳇ tech newsDec 15
#Skövde has become a #hub for #videogamedevelopment, producing hits like Goat Simulator and Valheim. The city’s success is attributed to its #university’s pioneering #videogame #developmentprogramme, the supportive Science Park, and a tight-knit community of developers. #Sweden lacks a dedicated strategy and support system for the gaming industry. https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/dec/12/skovde-sweden-video-games-goat-simulator-valheim-v-rising?eicker.news #tech #media #news
‘If we build it, they will come’: Skövde, the tiny town powering up Sweden’s video game boom

It started with a goat. Now – via a degree for developers and an incubator for startups – the tiny city is churning out world-famous video game hits. What is the secret of its success?

The Guardian