About Video Games Europe
Players are at the heart of what we do
Since 1998, Video Games Europe has ensured that the voice of a responsible games ecosystem is heard and understood. Its mission is to support and celebrate the sector’s creative and economic potential and to ensure that players around the world enjoy the benefits of great video game playing experiences. Video Games Europe represents 19 European and international video game companies and 13 national trade associations across the continent. Europe’s video games sector is worth €24.5bn, and 53% of Europeans are video game players. We publish a yearly Key Facts report with the latest data on Europe’s video games sector.
To serve Europe’s games ecosystem by representing the interests of Europe’s – and the world’s – most successful, creative and most innovative game publishers and developers, and ensure that the diversity, skill and creative talent can continue to grow in Europe.
Building off the game industry’s demonstrated track record in protecting minors, Video Games Europe is at the forefront of raising the bar in harmonised self-regulation and responsible gameplaying. PEGI is a pan-European successful self-regulatory system deployed in 38 European countries.
To build awareness and understanding of games and their value-added benefit to society and to Europe’s digital strategy.
Through our active engagement and dialogue with policymakers, we help contribute to the development of smart regulations / policies and innovative projects that unleash the full potential of video games to enrich the daily lives of millions of Europeans.
To be a trusted provider of strategic data on the economics and demographics of the video games ecosystem across Europe.
In partnership with our strong network of national trade associations in 18 territories across Europe, we promote regulatory harmonisation and effective representation for the video games ecosystem across Europe. Local ideas, initiatives and best practices are shared and amplified between members and with stakeholders.