The videogame industry is committed to supporting children’s right to play, joy, and safety, through initiatives supporting responsible #gameplay, parental guidance, and the understanding and usage of #FamilySettingTool 👇
www.videogameseurope.eu/responsible-...
#PEGI
Graphic design announcing the Right to Play
🎮🏓 Playing is not just recreation, but a universal language that transcends national, cultural, and socio-economic boundaries, boosting social interaction and community sense.
#PowerOfPlay #VideoGamesEU
🎼 #Videogame soundtracks have sparked the imagination of countless artists, from renowned bands to niche creators alike.
🎸 #DYK that the Smashing Pumpkins have included #DOOM samples in their music back in 1995?👇
bethesda.net/en/article/3...
#VideoGamesEU #CreativeEurope
That's why promoting a strong policy framework, focusing on investments, is essential if #videogames are to fully contribute to the 🇪🇺 #digital ambitions and drive #innovation.
Have a look at our Manifesto for more👇 www.videogameseurope.eu/vge-manifesto/
#VideoGamesEU
🎮💡 #VideoGames run on #IP
They are unique, complex works combining multiple arts and #tech and based on #IntellectualProperty rights. Clear IP protection promotes innovation, cross-collaborations and investments, enriching the #gameplay experience of players.
The overall contribution bolstered #GDP, created high-paying jobs, and increased tax revenues across all these countries.
Discover more insightful data in the @ukie report on video game technology spillover 👇
ukie.org.uk/publications...
#VideoGamesEU #CreativeSector
The #videogame #tech spillover has significantly benefited Europe’s economy. In the Nordic region, for instance, the impact recorded:
↗️ €221 million output in 🇩🇰
↗️ €151.2 million output in 🇫🇮
↗️ €814.2 million output in 🇳🇴
↗️ €314.1 million output in 🇸🇪
Impressive right?
European studios depend on access to local talent, and the qualitative pipeline has delivered some of the biggest global hits.
For the sector to continue generating growth, it needs the right support to create, attract, and invest in #skills and #talent.
#VideoGamesEU
Graphic design announcing Micro-, Small Medium-sized Enterprises Day
🏢 #MSMEday
During the 2019-2024 🇪🇺 mandate, the #videogame sector employed almost 115,000 skilled workers, 24.4% of whom women.
Europe is a thriving hub for content creation!
#VideoGamesEU members call on policymakers to recognise #videogames as a sector on its own, with specific needs and requirements.
An important step towards unlocking #sustainable growth and a comprehensive #tech and #digital transition 👇 www.videogameseurope.eu/vge-manifesto/
Our asks include:
🔝 Promoting #STEAM programmes for girls and life-long learning
🗺 Employing #HorizonEU funding to map the sector's workforce
💡 Adopting strategies to attract and retain talent
⚙️ Upholding a strong framework for the enforcement of #IP law
In the 2024 - 2029 Manifesto, #VideoGamesEU has put forward several suggestions on how to collaborate with policymakers to increase investment and generate growth in 🇪🇺.
🎮🌍 Submit your candidature for the Playing for the Planet Awards!
They celebrate the industry's commitments in energy efficiency optimisations, and the dedication to sustainable and innovative solutions in the #videogame sector 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#VideoGamesEU #P4PAlliance
It is an Alliance, in which #VideoGamesEU is a proud member, that supports #videogame companies in taking action for the environment.
Find out more about their commitments and their newly released Carbon Calculator here👇 www.playing4theplanet.org/carboncalcul...
#P4Planet
World Environment Day graphic design
🌍🍃 World #Environment Day
The #videogames industry shares the belief that addressing #climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our century.
Have you heard about the Playing for the Planet Alliance?
For all those based in 🇮🇹, do not miss #FirstPlayable25 by #IIDEA!
🗓️ 11-13 June
📍 Florence
A gathering of more than 40 #videogame publishers with ad-hoc workshops, speakers, roundtables, and the #ItalianVideoGameAwards! 👇
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#VideoGamesEU
#Videogames provide therapeutic treatments. Studies show how their use can support physical rehabilitation and boost #mentalhealth.
Gameplay helps people overcome difficult times, with healthy outlets from everyday challenges👇
www.videogameseurope.eu/publication/...
#VideoGamesEU #PowerofPlay
#DYK that in #Europe 53% of adults play #videogames and 75% of players are 18+? 🎮
Only in 2023 the industry generated almost €25.7 bln and supported nearly 115k jobs!
More in the Key Facts report (in collaboration with @egdf.bsky.social) 👇
www.videogameseurope.eu/publication/...
#VideoGamesEU
🎮🟰 The #Accessibility initiatives in #Videogames never stop!
Have a look at the full list of #Sony customizable system-level accessibility features since the debut of #PlayStation5 in 2020 👇
sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog...
#VideoGamesEU
🎮🟰 #VideoGames & #Accessibility
The video game industry ensures fun and #entertainment for all!
Have a look at this insightful discussion with Pierre Escaich, at @ubisoft.com #Neurodiversity Talent Program 👇
theesa.com/behind-the-s...
#VideoGamesEU
🧮🌲 The #P4Planet Carbon Calculator is available!
As a proud member of the Alliance, #VideoGamesEU is glad to announce that the calculator, designed in collaboration with The Carbon Trust, is now available for all #videogame studios 👇
www.playing4theplanet.org/post/the-pla...
#Sustainability
Graphic design announcing the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
🎨✨ #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity
#Videogames are complex art works, thanks to cultural complexities.
Diversity is part of creativity, and with fictional characters, players understand the importance of mutual respect!
#CulturalHeritage #CreativeIndustries #VideoGamesEU
It's time for Nordic Game Spring 2025!
🗓️ 20 - 23 May
📍 Malmö (Sweden) and online
#NG25 will feature speakers from the #videogame industry and countless opportunities to meet with industry professionals
Here for more! 👇
nordicgame.com
#VideoGamesEU #Videogames
Graphic design announcing the World Fair Play Day
🎮🤝 #WorldFairPlayDay
Fair play teaches us to value one another. In #videogames, competition between players can be fierce, but it’s all about fun, connection, and unforgettable moments.
Remember: Victory means more when it's earned with integrity!
#VideoGamesEU
That’s why #VideoGamesEU, as part of the Global Video Games Coalition (GVGC), proudly supports @unicefusa.org #GameChangersCoalition, empowering girls with #STEAM skills through #videogames to shape the #digital future 👇 www.videogameseurope.eu/news/unicef-... #WomeninSTEM #GamesInSchool
Graphic design announcing the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
💻 Tomorrow is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (#WTISD)!
Digital #tech is progress, but for 2.6 bn people, it's still not. Women and girls make up the majority of the unconnected, facing barriers to access, affordability, and #digitalskills.
#Skills4Girls
#VideoGamesEU highly values the protection of minors and ensures that video gameplay is enjoyable and safe for all!
If you are a parent/caregiver and you wish to learn more about your children's video #gameplay, have a look at our 5 tips! 👇 www.videogameseurope.eu/news/5-tips/
#PEGI
Design announcing the International Day of Families
#InternationalDayofFamilies 💗
#Videogames are #entertainment, #education, and a means of connecting and socialising.
#Research shows that families that play together and care for children's video #gameplay have the least amount of arguments.
#Parentaltools
🏆🎮 Today is @derdcp.bsky.social 2025!
With the support of the German Games Industry Association, #derDCP will showcase the #innovation, #talent, and #creativity of the 🇩🇪 #videogame industry in 14 different categories.
Here for the streaming 👉 deutscher-computerspielpreis.de/the-award/?l...
📗🎮 Exciting news for 🇧🇪 educators!
Our member, the Video Games Federation Belgium (VGFB), created a website sharing how #VideoGames can be used as pedagogical support in the classroom. Discover #GamesinSchools!
NL👉 speelhetslim.be/games-in-de-...
FR👉 jouezmalin.be/en-classe/
#DigitalEducation
