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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.
Our latest research provides empirical data on who plays video games, how they play, why they play, and attitudes toward video games in New Zealand
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
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

DNZ22 - 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

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.

Research Reports and Facts

Digital Australia and New Zealand 22 (DANZ22) is IGEA's latest research on how, why and who plays video games in Australia and New Zealand and how people have been Connected By Games during the course of the pandemic.

IGEA Top Ten Australian Games Charts

TOP TEN GAMES

November 22 – November 28 2021

1. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond

Nintendo
2. FIFA 22

EA
3. Pokemon Shining Pearl

Nintendo
4. NBA 2K22

Take 2
5. Battlefield 2042

EA
6. Call of Duty: Vanguard

Activision
7. Just Dance 2022

Ubisoft
8. Let's Sing 2022

Koch Media
9. Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Nintendo
10. Mario Party Superstars

Nintendo

IGEA Top Ten New Zealand Games Charts

TOP TEN GAMES

November 22 – November 28 2021

1. FIFA 22

EA
2. NBA 2K22

Take 2
3. Red Dead Redemption 2

Take 2
4. Grand Theft Auto V

Take 2
5. Call of Duty: Vanguard

Activision
6. Battlefield 2042

EA
7. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond

Nintendo
8. Jump Force

Bandai Namco Entertainment
9. Spider-man: Miles Morales

Sony
10. Far Cry 6

Ubisoft