The Norwegian mobile game hit Wordfeud helped put Norway on the global gaming map. Now its developer, Bertheussen IT, is giving back to the industry with a generous NOK 500 000 sponsorship to Spawn Point Trondheim, the country’s newest accelerator for independent game studios.

«This means the world to us,» says Linn Søvig, Project Manager at Spawn Point. «It’s incredibly motivating to receive support from someone who has succeeded in the games industry. It shows that there’s real belief in the next generation of Norwegian game developers and in the value of building a sustainable ecosystem here.»

A Long Term Vision for the Norwegian Games Industry

The donation from Bertheussen IT will allow Spawn Point to expand its activities, bring in more industry professionals, and explore sustainable models for long term impact in the sector.

«To truly drive commercial growth in the Norwegian games industry, we also need to grow as an organization,» says Søvig. «This support gives us the flexibility to think long term and to explore how Spawn Point can evolve into a lasting resource for the entire industry. With more contributions like this, we believe we can make a lasting difference.»

Founded by Trondheim developer Håkon Bertheussen, Wordfeud remains a popular game worldwide more than a decade after its release.

«I know how tough it can be to navigate the games industry, especially in the beginning,» says Håkon Bertheussen. «When we see initiatives like Spawn Point, which are really trying to build structure and support around developers, we’re eager to help. It’s vital that we build this community together.»

More Support, More Impact

Thanks to this new partnership, Spawn Point will be able to offer more activites and closer follow up with participating studios throughout 2025.

«This gives us the freedom to continue experimenting, enhance the quality of our program, and bring in even more experts to share knowledge with our teams,» says Søvig. «We’re excited for what’s ahead.»