"Halloween is growing bigger every year in the Netherlands. Streets fill with glowing pumpkins, parties run late into the night and costumes get more creative. One thing stands out in 2025 - video game characters are taking over. From retro classics to modern legends - gamers are turning their favorite digital heroes into real-life outfits. It is not only about dressing up. Costumes now show identity, culture, and the love Dutch players have for games."
"Gaming is massive in the Netherlands. From teenagers on Fortnite to adults relaxing with console classics, almost every household has a gamer. The line between gaming and daily life keeps getting smaller. Gamers follow Twitch streamers, attend eSports events and even meet at themed bars. So when Halloween arrives - it makes sense to carry that passion into costumes. Video game outfits are more than clothing. They are a way to step into another world."
Halloween in the Netherlands has expanded with streets, late-night parties, and increasingly creative costumes. In 2025, video game characters lead the trend as gamers transform digital heroes into real-life outfits. Costumes function as expressions of identity, culture, and passion for games, paralleling other entertainment pursuits like music, streaming, and online casinos. Gaming permeates Dutch life across ages, with Twitch, eSports, and themed venues reinforcing shared culture. Video game outfits spark instant recognition and social interaction, helping wearers fit in, connect, and stand out at Dutch Halloween parties. A list of Dutch favorite costumes for 2025 begins with Mario and Luigi.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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