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National and regional reports on the European games industry.

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Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo · 2018

Baromètre Annuel du Jeu Vidéo en France 2017

SYNDICAT NATIONAL DU JEUVIDEO DIGIWORLD X Une vidéo Pictanovo! a production, types d'aide : dedieau jeu ide paprojet, dgdi poes ades ! a egion Hauts-de 20.00€ rprojet. A4 frane lanait te f onds regional COUV Comit de lecture 16/02/18 2E DE May fone.con 1 503/18 Comnite de lecture21/09/18 B A R O M È T R E A N N U E L D U J E U V I D É O E N F R A N C E 08<sup>LE </...

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Dataspelsbranschen · 2018

Spelutvecklarindex 2018

Framsida (collage) & fristående illustrationer: Anna Nilsson Text & analys: Johanna Nylander Dataspelsbranschen är en samarbetsorganisation för ANGI och Spelplan-ASGD. ANGI representerar förlag samt distributörer och Spelplan-ASGD representerar utvecklare Dataspelsbranschen | Swedish Games Industry Klara norra kyrkogata 31, Box 22307 SE-104 22 Stockholm Kontakt: [email protected] NYCKELTAL Förändring 2012-2017 Oms.

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Neogames Finland · 2018

Koulutusta Suomessa

• Ahlmannin koulun säätiö /Oriveden • Opisto • • Joutsenon Opisto • • Kauhajoen evankelinen opisto • • Laajasalon opisto • • Prakticum • • AEL Ammattienedistämislaitossäätiö • • Amiedu • • HEO Media • • Kouvolan seudun ammattiopisto • • Lybeckerin opisto ...

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DEV – Asociacion Espanola de Empresas Productoras y Desarrolladoras de Videojuegos · 2018

Libro Blanco del Desarrollo Español de los Videojuegos

LIBRO CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO Fando Eurapeo de DE TECNOLOGIA Y ARTE DIGITAL Ung manere de hacer Eurapa Asociación Española de Empresas Productoras y Desarrolladoras de Videojuegos y Software de Entretenimiento 1 . INTRODUCCIÓN 05 2. CADENA DE VALOR DE LA INDUSTRIA DEL VIDEOJUEGO 07 2.1. Cadena de valor tradicional de la industria de videojuegos 08 2.2.

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reTeenmeepe · 2018

Guide RGPD pour les Développeurs de Jeux Vidéo

Le Règlement général pour la protection des données (RGPD) constitue le texte de référence en matière de protection des données personnelles au sein de l’Union Européenne. Les principaux objectifs du RGPD sont d'accroître à la fois la protection des personnes concernées par un traitement de leurs données à caractère personnel et la responsabilisation des acteurs de ce traitement.

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Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo · 2018

Baromètre Annuel du Jeu Vidéo en France Edition 2018

The 2018 Annual Barometer of the Video Game Industry in France provides a comprehensive analysis of the French gaming sector’s economic health, employment trends, and production landscape. Produced through a collaboration between the Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo (SNJV) and IDATE DigiWorld, the study aims to capture the industry's current activity levels and future outlook. The methodology involved an online survey conducted between June and August 2018, targeting both SNJV members and non-member companies, including development studios, publishers, and service providers. Key findings reveal a dynamic and predominantly independent industry, with 93% of studios identifying as independent. The sector is characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, as 56% of development studios are less than five years old. Production remains robust, with 1,200 games in development during 2018, two-thirds of which represent new intellectual properties. Studios show a clear preference for PC development, followed by mobile and console platforms. Financially, the industry relies heavily on self-financing, though there is a growing reliance on public support mechanisms, with 62% of studios utilizing regional, national, or European aid. Employment in the sector is marked by high qualification levels and steady growth. In 2018, the industry supported an average of 9.5 full-time equivalent employees per studio, with 86% of these roles held under permanent contracts. Projections indicate the creation of 650 to 850 new jobs annually, reflecting a positive outlook. Industry leaders express significant confidence in both their individual companies and the broader French gaming ecosystem, with 76% of respondents viewing France as an attractive territory for video game production. The report concludes that the industry is increasingly export-oriented, with 40% of studio revenue generated internationally.

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game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V. · 2018

Jahresbericht der Deutschen Games-Branche 2018

01 Gamer in Deutschland 6 02 Markt für Computer- und 12 .2 Umsätze mit virtuellen Gütern und Zusatzinhalten sowie Abonnements .3 Umsätze mit Gebühren für Online-Netzwerke 03 Games-Branche in Deutschland 22 .1 Beschäftigtenzahlen und Unternehmen .4 Die 10 Forderungen der Games-Branche 04 eSports 36 05 gamescom 40 06 Deutscher Computerspielpreis 42 07 Unterhaltungssof...

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Dutch Games Association · 2018

The Games Monitor 2018

We are honored to present The Games Monitor 2018 edition with the latest facts, figures, trends and developments in the Dutch games industry. The Games Monitor was first published in 2012 and was followed by new research in 2015. Both reports generated a lot of interest into the Dutch games industry’s facts and figures, which is why we are pleased to be able to provide you with an update for 2018.

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Dutch Games Association · 2018

Games Monitor: The Netherlands 2018

The Games Monitor 2018 provides a comprehensive analysis of the Dutch video games industry, tracking its evolution and maturation between 2015 and 2018. The industry is defined by companies whose core activities involve the development, production, publication, or distribution of electronic games, categorized into entertainment and applied (serious) games. The research methodology combined desk research with a survey of 165 companies, supplemented by industry roundtable discussions to validate findings. The Dutch games sector experienced accelerated growth during the 2015–2018 period, characterized by an average annual job increase of 10 percent. By the end of 2018, the industry comprised 575 companies and 3,850 jobs, generating an estimated annual turnover of €225–300 million. While the average company size remains small at approximately seven employees, there is a clear trend toward scaling up, evidenced by a significant increase in mid-sized firms employing between 11 and 100 people. Geographically, the industry is concentrated in major urban centers, with Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Eindhoven accounting for over 60 percent of net job growth. Market dynamics show a strong expansion in entertainment game development, which grew by 33 percent, while the applied games sector—primarily serving healthcare, education, and government—has stabilized. Business models in the entertainment sector rely heavily on premium monetization and in-app advertising, whereas applied studios frequently utilize work-for-hire models. The educational landscape remains robust, with 44 game-related study programs producing over 900 graduates annually. Overall, the industry is transitioning toward a more mature, competitive state, marked by increased productivity, strategic acquisitions, and international expansion.

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AEVI · 2018

Libro Blanco de los Esports en España

Spain’s esports ecosystem is emerging as a distinct economic sector, yet it remains in an early‑stage development phase. The analysis underscores a rapid professionalisation of competitive gaming, with Spanish teams now incorporated as limited companies, employing full technical staff and often operating shared “gaming houses” that mirror structures seen in more mature markets. This organisational shift signals a move toward sustainable business models and deeper investment potential. Audience metrics illustrate the sector’s expanding reach. In the first half of 2017, the Liga de Videojuegos Profesional (LVP) generated 9.7 million unique viewers on Twitch, representing a 57 percent year‑on‑year increase, while its YouTube video‑on‑demand content grew 16 percent in 2016. These figures sit within a broader Spanish‑speaking gaming community of approximately 37.5 million individuals, indicating a substantial base for future growth. The overall video‑game market in Spain produced €1.163 billion in 2016, confirming the financial relevance of gaming as a whole and providing a foundation for esports expansion. Collectively, the data portray a vibrant yet nascent market where professional structures are taking shape, audience engagement is accelerating, and the surrounding gaming economy offers a solid fiscal backdrop. Continued investment in team infrastructure, content distribution, and talent development is likely to convert this early momentum into a more mature and economically significant esports industry in Spain.

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AEVI · 2018

Videojuegos en España: Impacto Económico y Escenarios Fiscales

Spain’s video‑game industry is presented as a dynamic component of the national ICT services sector, whose economic relevance extends far beyond direct production. Using 2016 input‑output tables updated with INE data, the analysis quantifies the sector’s contribution to GDP, employment and value‑added, and evaluates how fiscal incentives and inter‑industry linkages shape its growth trajectory. In 2016 the industry generated €1.177 billion in direct output, representing roughly 0.11 % of national GDP, and created 8 790 high‑skill jobs. When indirect and induced effects are incorporated, total activity rises to €3.577 billion, value‑added reaches €1.452 billion and employment expands to 22 828 positions, implying that each euro invested yields three euros of economic activity and that a game‑industry job supports 2.6 additional jobs elsewhere. The sector supplies 14.3 % of publishing output, 9.6 % of audiovisual production and 3.8 % of related services, yet its forward absorption and diffusion coefficients are low, indicating limited downstream impact compared with professional services. Productivity analysis shows a 6.4 % annual decline in value‑added per employee within the broader editing segment, while revenue per worker remains modest at €144 k. Between 2014 and 2024, software publishing and cable‑free telecommunications emerge as the fastest‑growing Spanish activities, with annual expansions of 4.7 % and 4.2 % respectively, underscoring the sector’s alignment with broader digital trends. Four fiscal‑policy scenarios are compared, and the tax‑credit option (E2) delivers the strongest stimulus, adding €627 million of production, €254 million of value‑added and 4 000 full‑time jobs, albeit at the cost of a modest deterioration in public‑finance balance. Methodologically, the study follows Frascati and Oslo standards, aggregates data at the two‑digit CNAE level, and employs a Leontief inverse to trace demand‑driven effects, ensuring international comparability of R&D, innovation and ICT metrics.

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Games Workshop Group · 2017

Annual Report 2017

Games Workshop achieved record-breaking financial performance during the 2016/17 fiscal year, characterized by a 34% increase in revenue to £158.1 million and a doubling of operating profit to £38.3 million. This growth was balanced across all primary channels—trade, retail, and mail order—and supported by a robust gross margin of 72.4%. North America emerged as the largest geographic market, contributing £57.0 million to the total revenue. The company’s vertically integrated model, centered on its Nottingham manufacturing hub, produced 30 million miniatures and launched over 400 new products, while royalty income from licensed video games like Total War: Warhammer provided high-margin supplementary growth. Strategic priorities focused on long-term stability and cash generation, resulting in a 72% return on capital and a 76% increase in dividends per share. Despite this success, the period involved significant administrative and leadership transitions. Long-standing Chairman Tom Kirby announced his retirement, and the board addressed a technical breach of the Companies Act 2006 regarding an "unlawful dividend" payment of £1.9 million. This was rectified through shareholder resolutions to release directors from liability and treat the payment as a loan offset by future dividends. Operational investments included a major ERP system upgrade and a continued commitment to the UK Living Wage and universal profit-sharing, which saw a £4.9 million discretionary payment to the workforce. Environmental and governance disclosures highlight a reduction in carbon emissions and an 85% waste recycling rate. While the company maintains a conservative "survivalist" fiscal strategy, its strong liquidity position—ending the year with £17.9 million in cash and no debt—underpins its viability as a going concern through the 2020 horizon.

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