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Annual Survey of Video Games in France 2022
The French video game industry is maturing financially, with 27% of studios generating over 1 million euros in revenue, a 9-point increase since 2020.
Despite revenue gains, industry optimism has declined significantly, with only 28.6% of studios expecting growth compared to 66% in 2020.
The production landscape remains highly concentrated in the Île-de-France region, which hosts 44.6% of the nation's development studios.
Market Analysis
Employment
France
Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo
Jan 2022
Report
17 pages
Annual Barometer of the Video Game Industry in France 2021
France is the second most attractive country globally for video game development, supported by a strong reliance on national tax credits and regional funding utilized by 41% of companies.
The industry is highly productive with approximately 1,350 games in development during 2021, 92% of which are original intellectual properties.
Despite high levels of optimism regarding the market, 36.5% of studios reported a financial deficit in 2020, marking the highest rate of insolvency since 2014.
Market Analysis
Salary
Employment
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Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo
Jan 2021
Report
3 pages
The Video Game Industry in France: 2020 Edition Economic Context and Production
The French video game industry comprises over 1,130 establishments, with development studios representing 50% of the sector and service/technology providers accounting for 42%.
The industry demonstrates a strong commitment to original content, with 63% of the 530 titles marketed in 2019 based on new intellectual properties.
Employment is characterized by stability and growth, with 75% of the workforce on permanent contracts and projections for 800 to 1,200 new jobs created by the end of 2019.
Market Analysis
Diversity & Inclusion
Employment
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Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo
Jan 2020
Report
19 pages
Baromètre Annuel du Jeu Vidéo en France: 2020
France ranks as the second-largest global hub for video game development, trailing only the United States.
The industry is primarily composed of independent development studios, with 93% identifying as independent and 74% focused on creating original intellectual properties.
International markets are a primary revenue driver, accounting for 44% of total studio income.
Market Analysis
Employment
France
Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo
Jan 2020
Report
48 pages
Baromètre Annuel du Jeu Vidéo en France 2017
The 2017 Baromètre Annuel du Jeu Vidéo en France provides a structured overview of the French video game industry landscape, coordinated by the Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo.
Regional support mechanisms, such as the Hauts-de-France regional fund, play a critical role in financing local game development projects.
Financial assistance for game development is categorized into specific types, including dedicated project aid and regional grants.
Market Analysis
Employment
Game Development
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Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo
Feb 2018
Report
17 pages
Baromètre Annuel du Jeu Vidéo en France Edition 2018
The French video game industry is overwhelmingly independent, with 93% of studios operating independently and 56% of development studios being less than five years old.
In 2018, the sector had 1,200 games in active development, with two-thirds of these projects representing new intellectual properties.
Public funding is a critical pillar of the industry, with 62% of studios utilizing regional, national, or European financial support mechanisms.
Market Analysis
Employment
France
Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo
Jan 2018
Whitepaper
59 pages
Guide RGPD pour les Développeurs de Jeux Vidéo
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the primary legal framework governing the protection of personal data within the European Union.
The regulation mandates increased protection for individuals whose personal data is processed by organizations.
A core objective of the GDPR is to enforce greater accountability for all entities involved in the processing of personal data.
Game Development
Game Publishing
France
reTeenmeepe
Jan 2018
Whitepaper
34 pages
Le Marché Illicite de la Distribution Digitale de Jeux Vidéo sur PC: France
The illicit PC game market in France operates through unauthorized digital distribution channels that directly undermine the revenue and operational stability of official platforms.
The growth of the illicit market is driven by the consolidation of illegal distribution networks that bypass legitimate retail and digital storefronts.
Illegal market expansion is fueled by specific, identifiable illicit activities that facilitate the unauthorized acquisition and redistribution of PC gaming content.
Market Analysis
Game Publishing
PC
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Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo
Jan 2015