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Our latest research provides empirical data on who plays video games, how they play, why they play, and attitudes toward video games in Australia.
A snapshot of the Australian video game development industry, 2019-2020
Game Engine June 2020
Australian video game sales positioned for a rebound in 2020
IGEA interviewed Australian game developers to determine the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.
2019 Video Game Sales in New Zealand
Our latest research into video games in New Zealand and the power these games have to entertain, transform, create, connect, communicate' live well and educate.
The Australian Video Games Industry Continues to Grow and Adapt. The Industry is experienced and well positioned to take advantage of the increasing global popularity of games

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Digital Australia 2022 - Connected by Games

Infographic of the Australian Video Game Development Industry statistics 2019-2020

This image is the cover page of the Game Engine created in June 2020. In this paper, we outline our vision for a game development sector that within a decade can deliver $1 billion a year in revenue, almost all of this by exporting our games and services overseas, and can create 10,000 creative, versatile, tech-skilled, and futureproofed fulltime workers.

Value of Australian Video Game Sales 2019

COVID-19 IOAGD Infographic

2019 Video Game Sales NZ

DNZ20 - The Power of Games

COVID-19 Impact on the Local Game Development Industry

IGEA Jobs Portal presented by Games Jobs Direct

#playaparttogether

#PlayApartTogether

#PlayApartTogether is a games industry initiative to promote the WHO's messages about slowing the spread of COVID-19. Read interviews and tips from people in our industry on how they are spending their time and practising social distancing.

Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) is Australia’s premier game development conference, it focuses on skills development, industry trends, and international business matching.

The Arcade Melbourne

The Arcade is Australia’s first not-for-profit, collaborative workspace created specifically for game developers and creative companies using game methodologies and technologies.

DANZ20 The Power of Games

Research Reports and Facts

Digital Australia and New Zealand 20 (DANZ20) is IGEA's latest research on how why and who plays video games in ANZ and the Power of Games to entertain, transform, create, connect, communicate and educate

IGEA Top Ten Australian Games Charts

TOP TEN GAMES

October 11 – October 17 2021

1. Far Cry 6

Ubisoft
2. Back 4 Blood

Warner Bros. Interactive
3. FIFA 22

EA
4. Metroid Dread

Nintendo
5. Grand Theft Auto V

Take 2
6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaibu: The Hinokami Chronicles

SEGA
7. NBA 2K22

Take 2
8. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Nintendo
9. Hot Wheels Unleashed

Koch Media
10. Red Dead Redemption 2

Take 2

IGEA Top Ten New Zealand Games Charts

TOP TEN GAMES

October 11 – October 17 2021

1. Far Cry 6

Ubisoft
2. Back 4 Blood

Warner Bros. Interactive
3. FIFA 22

EA
4. Grand Theft Auto V

Take 2
5. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaibu: The Hinokami Chronicles

SEGA
6. NBA 2K22

Take 2
7. Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Activision
8. F1 2021

EA
9. Red Dead Redemption 2

Take 2
10. Mass Effect Legendary Edition

EA