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Video game industry shares best practice on Child Safety Online at Forum Europe conference, 30th June, Brussels
ISFE’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs Ann Becker will be sharing the video game sector’s 20 years of best practice in child protection at Forum Europe’s “Child Safety Online” conference t...
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Video game industry responds to Norwegian consumer association report on loot boxes
A new report from a consumer organisation in Norway on loot boxes fails to take into account existing rules and recent guidance from the European Commission that establishes rules on the avoidance...
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Global industry statement in support of a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
30 industry associations welcome the recent EU-US announcement of a new TransAtlantic Data Privacy Framework to strengthen data protection, support responsible data transfers, and enable continued tra...
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Europe’s video games sector welcomes recommended changes to EU state aid rules
ISFE and EGDF welcome recommendations made by the EU’s Culture Ministers this week. They would, in the future, allow Member States increased flexibility in providing financial support to Europe...
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Statement on the Dutch Council of State’s decision on the Electronic Arts – Gambling Authority (KSA) case
ISFE welcomes the decision made by the Dutch Court today in favour of Electronic Arts, which further clarifies that “loot boxes” are not gambling under Dutch law. The decision is in line with the...
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Global statement from video games industry associations on Ukraine
The video game industry stands in support of the people of Ukraine and joins the international call to end the violence and restore peace in the region. Our members are w...
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Playing for the Planet: Annual report shows games studios getting serious on climate
More than 32 games studios have joined ISFE in becoming members of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) -facilitated Playing for the Planet Alliance, over one million trees have been planted and 13...
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Great kick-off to 2022 as ISFE welcomes new member, Riot Games
ISFE is delighted to kick off 2022 by welcoming Riot Games as a new member - the video game company behind the hugely popular titles League of Legends, Valorant and Wilf Rift, played across the glo...
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Europe’s video games industry calls on policymakers to address shortcomings following today’s DSA vote in plenary
Reacting to today’s European Parliament plenary vote on the Digital Services Act (DSA), ISFE, speaking on behalf of Europe’s video games industry, regrets that the right balance has not been found...
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Global trade groups launch first comprehensive guide to fast-growing, worldwide esports phenomenon
‘The Guide to Esports’ Explains Competitive Gaming Fundamentals, the Global Impact of Esports and the Importance of Intellectual Property to Fuel Excitement and Growth ISFE Esports today publ...
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Europe’s video game industry encourages players and parents to #SeizeTheControls to manage responsible video gameplay this Christmas
ISFE, representing Europe’s video games industry, is launching a pre-Christmas campaign, ‘Seize the Controls’, to raise awareness of the parental controls, family settings and other tools availa...
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