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A snapshot of the Australian video game development industry, 2019-2020
The Digital Australia 2020 (DA20) provides evidence for the power of games: video games are not only main-stream, they are now normalised in everyday Australian culture. DA20 demonstrates how, why and who plays video games and the power of games to entertain, transform, create, connect, communicate, live well and educate.
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.
IGEA takes a new path for GCAP 2020

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

DA20 The Power of Games

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

GCAP 2020 update

#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.

GCAP20 Pathways to Connect

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

Feb 1- Feb 7, 2021

1. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Activision
2. FIFA 21

EA
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Nintendo
4. XCOM 2

Take 2
5. Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Ubisoft
6. Grand Theft Auto V

Take 2
7. Red Dead Redemption 2

Take 2
8. Super Mario Party

Nintendo
9. Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Nintendo
10. NBA 2K21

Take 2

IGEA Top Ten New Zealand Games Charts

TOP TEN GAMES

Feb 1- Feb 7, 2021

1. XCOM 2

Take 2
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Activision
3. Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Ubisoft
4. FIFA 21

EA
5. EA Sports UFC 4

EA
6. Red Dead Redemption 2

Take 2
7. Grand Theft Auto V

Take 2
8. Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Sony
9. Stellaris

Paradox Interactive
10. NBA 2K21

Take 2