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Video Games Europe
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We represent Europe’s video games industry. We champion responsible gameplay, cultural impact & tech-driven creativity. Find us: linktr.ee/videogameseu
🎮🏓 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
July 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
🏢 #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!
June 27, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🌍🍃 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?
June 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🎨✨ #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
May 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🎮🤝 #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
May 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
💻 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
May 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
#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
May 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
🇪🇺🙌 Happy #EuropeDay!

Today, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a milestone that introduced a new era of peace, unity, and democratic cooperation in Europe.

#VideoGamesEU #CreativeIndustries
May 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
An impressive pool of talent that defines the industry's successes, especially in the European market!

Wish to know more? Hear it directly from the creators! 👇
www.videogameseurope.eu/our-industry...

#VideoGamesEU #Innovation
May 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
As we celebrate #WorldIPDay, let’s champion the creativity that powers the games we love and the protection that makes it possible to make them!

#Esports #VideoGames #Innovation #LeagueOfLegends #LinkinPark #VideoGamesEU #WIPO
April 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Have a look at the recap from our recent event in collaboration with the Global Video Games Coalition (#GVGC), @unicef.org Game Changers Coalition, and European Schoolnet 👇

#GirlsinSTEM #WomenInSTEM #WomenInLeadership
April 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#Videogames are not just a simple means of #entertainment, they are unique complex works that combine arts and technology. benefitting equally diverse and complex sectors!

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April 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Excited about the new season of #TheLastofUs?

Released in June 2013 for #PS3, the title became one of the best-selling #videogames with over 1.3 mln units sold in the first week and 39 mln by December 2022.

Impressive numbers right? 🎊

#VideoGamesEU #CreativeIndustry
April 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
🚀🌌 Tomorrow is International Day of Human Space Flight!

From breathtaking landscapes to captivating adventures, #videogames have transported players beyond the boundaries of time, #space, and imagination.

Share your favorite space-themed video games in the comments! 👇
April 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🎮🩺 #VideoGames & #WorldHealthDay

There is sometimes a misconception that #videogames are just for fun, but it's simply not true. They go beyond simple entertainment as they also enhance mental benefits.

Have a look! 👇
www.videogameseurope.eu/publication/...

#VideoGamesEU #MentalHealth
April 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🖌️ As a form of art, video game worlds have sparked the imagination of countless artists, even leading to the rise of the "art game" genre.

Have video games influenced your view on culture and art? 👇
April 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A strong framework supporting investments is key in achieving 🇪🇺 #digital ambitions and driving #innovation.

🎮⚙️ Discover how #IP protection is fundamental to the #VideoGames industry 👇
www.videogameseurope.eu/policy/ip-co...

#VideoGamesEU
March 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🏆🕹️ In 2023, #Esports recorded an audience of 574 mln and 35% of them (🇪🇺) were women!

They spotlight the most skilled players competing in leagues, where they showcase their #skills to win prizes and entertain 👇
videogameseurope.eu/vge-esports/

#VideoGamesEU #GirlsInDigital
March 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
⌨️ #GirlsInDigital Week is here!

Video Games Europe supports EU Code Week's mission to empower girls to strive for a more inclusive #digital world and pursue #STEAM studies and careers.

#VideoGamesEU #GirlsinSTEM #DigitalEducation
March 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
With more than 2.2 bln 🌍#videogame players, #DEI is not only imperative - is the right thing to do!

Nowhere else do so many people with different backgrounds come together to play, share unique memories, or compete in a safe and sound setting.

#VideoGamesEU #FightRacism
March 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🎉 International Day of Happiness - #videogames reduce distress!

Gathering insights from 13K players, the ‘Power of Play’ 2023 report found that:
✅ 63% feel better after #gameplay
✅ 61% feel less anxious
✅ 71% are stress relieved

More👇
videogameseurope.eu/publication/...

#VideoGamesEU
March 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🎮🏆 Colette (2020) made history as the first film a #VideoGame studio produced to win an #Oscars.

Co-produced by Oculus and Respawn Entertainment, the film showcased the power of IP to cross-media and gain impact.

Join us in this celebration!

#VideoGameEU
March 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The #PEGI app makes finding a #VideoGame age rating easy!

You can scan the #digital database and access up-to-date information in 15 languages.

You can also filter results and learn how to set up parental tools.

Check it out here!👇
pegi.info/app

#VideoGamesEU
March 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🎮 ~87M people in the 🇪🇺 live with a #disability.

The #VideoGame industry provides #innovative accessibility solutions for all in both hardware & in-game features, such as custom controls, adaptive controllers & assistive #tech 👇
www.videogameseurope.eu/policy/acces...

#VideoGamesEU
March 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The European Investment Fund (@eib.org) has pledged ~€20M to Behold Ventures to support early-stage game developers across the Nordic region! This is a major step in bridging financing gaps, supporting Europe's video game industry to create the best games.
Found out more: www.eif.org/InvestEU/new...
February 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM