Game Research and Facts

10
Jun
2026 New Zealand Video Games Industry Policy Platformer

The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) and the New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA) proudly present the 2026 New…

18
Mar
Australia’s video game industry shows revenue of AU$608.5 million

Video games continue to make a significant contribution to Australia’s economy 18 March 2026, Sydney – The Interactive Games &…

09
Oct
Global Report: Video Games Transcend Entertainment, Affect Positive Change in Players’ Lives

Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys…

25
Sep
New Zealand children and parents love playing video games together

NZ Plays 2025 report reveals parents see video games as a positive force in learning, connection and creativity   New…

08
Sep
Australian parents embrace the power of play

2025 Australia Plays study finds parents believe video games help children create opportunities for learning, connection and creativity    …

19
Dec
Australian video game development industry stays steady, generating $339.1 million for the economy

19 December 2024 – Results released today show that reported revenue in the Australian video game industry remained steady in…

18
Dec
Aussie game developers pull in $345.5 million for local economy

Sydney, Australia, 18 December 2023 – Results released today show that revenue in the Australian video game industry has risen…

10
Oct
Global Report Reveals Positive Benefits of Video Gameplay

New report outs the social, mental and emotional benefits of gameplay according to academic research and affirmed by survey of…

01
Sep
New Zealand Plays 2023

New Zealand Plays is the latest in the Digital New Zealand research series spanning 14 years.  Prepared in collaboration with…

01
Sep
New Zealanders play games to level up

A new report from IGEA shows that video games bring joy to Kiwis’ lives, nurture mental health, and create connections…

17
Aug
Australia Plays 2023 Recording Released

For the past two weeks, all the team has been involved across the Australian states to bring you the statistics…

08
Aug
Australia Plays 2023

Australia Plays is the latest in the Digital Australia research series spanning 18 years.  Prepared in collaboration with Bond University,…

08
Aug
Four out of five Aussies play video games, do you?

New data shows that Australian gamers are high achievers, use games to improve their mental health, and prefer puzzle games…

26
Jul
New Zealand Plays

Please join us for the launch of New Zealand Plays. New Zealanders play video games for many reasons – for…

11
Jul
Australia Plays

Please join us for the launch of Australia Plays. Australians play video games for many reasons – for entertainment, for…

19
Dec
Australian game development industry records job boom

Almost 800 new jobs were created in the past year due to the success and popularity of Australian video games…

14
Dec
Australian game development industry doubles revenue to $226 million over the past five years

The industry recorded over 20% year on year growth for the past three years due to the increasing popularity of…

26
Oct
Kiwi parents pick up the game controller during the pandemic

Parents use games to connect with their kids 26 October 2021 – New research found that 76 percent of Kiwi…