AEVI was established in 2014 as the unified industry body representing companies controlling over 90% of Spain’s video game distribution market, including major publishers like Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Ubisoft.

According to "Dossier de Prensa: España 2014": AEVI was established in 2014 as the unified industry body representing companies controlling over 90% of Spain’s video game distribution market, including major publishers like Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Ubisoft.

Spain is a top-five European and top-ten global gaming market with 19 million players, generating €762 million in total consumer spending during 2013.

According to "Dossier de Prensa: España 2014": Spain is a top-five European and top-ten global gaming market with 19 million players, generating €762 million in total consumer spending during 2013.

The 2013 market revenue comprised €401 million in software, €275 million in hardware, and €86 million in accessories, with physical sales declines slowing to 7%.

According to "Dossier de Prensa: España 2014": The 2013 market revenue comprised €401 million in software, €275 million in hardware, and €86 million in accessories, with physical sales declines slowing to 7%.

Piracy remains a critical economic challenge, costing the sector €284 million in 2013 with estimates suggesting that its elimination could create approximately 26,600 new jobs.

According to "Dossier de Prensa: España 2014": Piracy remains a critical economic challenge, costing the sector €284 million in 2013 with estimates suggesting that its elimination could create approximately 26,600 new jobs.

Industry regulatory efforts are currently focused on the PEGI self-rating system and pending legislative reforms to the Penal Code and Intellectual Property Law.

According to "Dossier de Prensa: España 2014": Industry regulatory efforts are currently focused on the PEGI self-rating system and pending legislative reforms to the Penal Code and Intellectual Property Law.

Gaming demographics in Spain show high penetration, with 62% of minors playing regularly and 24% of the adult population participating in the market.

According to "Dossier de Prensa: España 2014": Gaming demographics in Spain show high penetration, with 62% of minors playing regularly and 24% of the adult population participating in the market.

AEVI is positioning Madrid as a key international industry hub by organizing major events such as the Madrid Games Week.

According to "Dossier de Prensa: España 2014": AEVI is positioning Madrid as a key international industry hub by organizing major events such as the Madrid Games Week.

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Dossier de Prensa: España 2014

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AEVI was established in 2014 as the unified industry body representing companies controlling over 90% of Spain’s video game distribution market, including major publishers like Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Ubisoft.
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Spain is a top-five European and top-ten global gaming market with 19 million players, generating €762 million in total consumer spending during 2013.
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The 2013 market revenue comprised €401 million in software, €275 million in hardware, and €86 million in accessories, with physical sales declines slowing to 7%.
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Piracy remains a critical economic challenge, costing the sector €284 million in 2013 with estimates suggesting that its elimination could create approximately 26,600 new jobs.
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Industry regulatory efforts are currently focused on the PEGI self-rating system and pending legislative reforms to the Penal Code and Intellectual Property Law.
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Gaming demographics in Spain show high penetration, with 62% of minors playing regularly and 24% of the adult population participating in the market.
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AEVI is positioning Madrid as a key international industry hub by organizing major events such as the Madrid Games Week.

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