FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2018 Preeminent researchers and scientists oppose World Health Organization’s proposed video game action Brazilian Union of Video and Games, Interactive Entertainment South Africa and Korea Association of Game Industry (K-GAMES) join WHO opposition SYDNEY – MARCH 1, 2018 – 36 internationally renowned and respected mental... Read More
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New Zealand consumer spend on video games headed towards half a billion dollars
Overall digital sales were strong, hitting $334 million in 2017, up 12 per cent on the previous year. Full digital game downloads were up 21 per cent on 2016 sales. Digital extras also increased 17 per cent year-on-year. Home console hardware and accessories sales both experienced growth, up 10 per cent... Read More
Australian consumer spend on video games cracks $3 billion
Physical retail sales reached $1.176 billion (up 11 per cent) and overall digital sales hit $2.054 billion (up nine per cent). Home console hardware sales increased by 36 per cent in 2017, with the Nintendo Switch making a strong debut. Retro consoles such as the Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES and Nintendo... Read More
Australian game developers march on, generating $118.5M in spite of limited recognition and support
Sydney, Australia – 17 January 2018 – The Australian video game development industry continues to flourish, despite minimal recognition from the federal government, a survey of local game developers has shown. According to the survey undertaken for the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA), the Australian game development industry generated $118.5 million... Read More
Another recommendation to reinstate the Australian Interactive Games Fund
Late yesterday, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts presented its report on the Australian film and television industry. There were 13 recommendations made to ensure the future growth and sustainability of the sector, one of which directly affects the video games industry, specifically Recommendation 10 – the... Read More
New Zealand esports pioneer joins IGEA
Wellington, New Zealand – 14 September 2017 – The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) continues to expand its membership base, welcoming New Zealand-based esports media company Let’s Play Live (LPL) as an Associate Member. Founded in 2016, LPL has been focused on building an ecosystem to drive the continued growth of... Read More