Updated Mar 17, 2026 by AEVI
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.
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.
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.
AEVI is positioning Madrid as a key international industry hub by organizing major events such as the Madrid Games Week.
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.
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.
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.
AEVI is positioning Madrid as a key international industry hub by organizing major events such as the Madrid Games Week.