Advice and General Information About Games

Video games are a popular and beloved activity enjoyed by Australian and New Zealand families. According to IGEA’s Australia and New Zealand Plays research data, 82% of Australians and 81% of New Zealanders regularly play video games.

People play video games to have fun, be entertained, stay connected to family and friends, relieve stress, and even enjoy some friendly competition. Beyond entertainment, games have the power to be used extensively in education, the workplace and even for physical and mental health benefits. The Global Power of Play 2025 Report found that video games are affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation by 24,000 video game players in 21 countries across six continents.

Video games are a dynamic art form at the cutting edge of technology and entertainment. Australia and New Zealand are home to many talented and globally celebrated game developers, studios and platform, and our local video game development industry is a highly-skilled, creative, and valuable export-oriented industry.

To learn more about the Australian video game development industry, visit gameonaustralia.com

For further information on the New Zealand game development industry, please visit nzgda.com