H20 and the National Video Game Museum join forces for unique arcade game experience
Purmerend/Zoetermeer - H20 and the National Video Game Museum are joining forces for a strategic collaboration that will make gaming in all its forms more accessible, visible and impactful. With the arrival of over 40 unique arcade cabinets to H20, the rich history and diversity of video games will be given a prominent and permanent place within one of the most progressive gaming environments in the Netherlands.
Since 2019, H20 has been ensuring that gaming is made interesting through all forms of entertainment so that groups of people will visit, H20 aims to convert visitors to inspiration, sports, tech and education. H20's slogan. "Gaming Impacting the World" is thus given a powerful new interpretation. The five pillars of H20 - Event Venue, Education, Entertainment, Esports and Estate - are further strengthened with the addition of arcade gaming. Arcade games are approachable, relatable for all generations and therefore a perfect stepping stone to the broader world of gaming and digital skills. This expansion creates new opportunities for visitors to learn, enjoy and develop through gaming.
As of December 1, it is operational for all audiences, individuals, families, schools and business teams alike can use the experience in different packages.
For Hasan Tasdemir, founder and director-director of the National Videogame Museum, the collaboration primarily means a substantive strengthening:
"The arcade collection will have a visible place within an innovative environment where education and entertainment come together. This expands not only our scope, but also our shared goal of showcasing the cultural value of video games."
Matthijs Vink, founder and CEO of H20, emphasizes the strategic added value:
"This collaboration fits perfectly with our aim to make gaming widely applicable. Arcades are a fantastic way to introduce everyone - from young to old - to the power of gaming. It is a valuable addition to our ecosystem."
With this move, H20 and the National Video Game Museum solidify their position as frontrunners in the gaming industry, where professionalism, innovation and social relevance are central. The collaboration underlines that gaming is not just a form of entertainment, but a source of inspiration, development and connection.