Video Games Europe

Video Games Europe is an independent federation, representing the interests of the video game industry in Europe to the main stakeholders: EU institutions, international organisations, academics, or the general public. This objective is pursued through a variety of actions, such as meetings, conferences, sponsorships and informational actions aimed towards the public.

Video Games Europe
Formation1998 (1998)[1]
Location
Chairman
Olaf Coenen[3]
Websitewww.videogameseurope.eu

History


Founded in 1998, Video Games Europe (formerly known as Interactive Software Federation of Europe ISFE) initially only included the national interactive software trade associations of the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands. In January 2002, Video Games Europe opened up to include any company representing the industry within the 30 member states of the European Economic Area, plus Switzerland.

In 2002 Video Games Europe was registered under Belgian law as an international association with scientific and pedagogical purposes. In April 2003, Video Games Europe founded PEGI ('Pan European Game Information) which has become the gaming industry's rating system for Europe. The Video Games Europe office is located in Brussels.

Activities

Video Games Europe main activities regard the following goals:

  • Creating European awareness
  • Providing information to consumers
  • Providing research/market data
  • Supporting national representation in all EU countries
  • Acting against software piracy

Members

Game publishers

Local interactive software associations

References
  1. About Video Games Europe
  2. Contact us
  3. Our Board
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