With the third generation, more stores started carrying video game related products, a trend that has been setting through ever since.
The Netherlands also has several publishers for games through digital distribution, such as via web portals and mobile platforms like the App Store and Google Play.
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, was planned to be a featured city in The Getaway 3, before its development was cancelled.
[7] Up until 1998, whoever wanted to work in the gaming industry was best off pursuing a computer programming or graphic design education.
This category of device was created to provide more functionality than an audio CD player or game console, but at a lower price than a personal computer with a CD-ROM drive at the time.
In addition to games, a lot of educational and multimedia reference titles were produced for the system, such as interactive encyclopedias, museum tours, etc.
The CD-i was a commercial failure, selling 1 million units across all manufactures in 7 years, and losing Phillips $1 billion.
Smaller organizations and private collectors also host retro game events on a regular basis.
In the Netherlands, several large and smaller LAN parties and other gaming events are held yearly.
Additional activities include (outdoor) sports events, quizzes and other non-gaming competitions.
In addition, small LAN-parties held at home for typically 5–15 visitors, remain popular.
Other major LAN-parties and organisations that have organized 1000+ visitor events include Drome, Netgamez, LAN = Life and Regroup.