The Video Game Industry in Spain
Discover why the video game industry in Spain has been experiencing a boom in recent years.
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The video game world is one of the cultural industries that has experienced the biggest growth, making it one of the most cutting-edge sectors.
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In the case of Spain, the video game industry is the fourth most important market in the European Union, which makes Spain a leader on a European and international level.
The video game industry in Spain and Europe
Video games are very important both economically and culturally. The vitality of this industry is mainly based on online billing, which is the main source of income.
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The Spanish video game industry has been booming in recent years, growing by 12% in 2022 and reaching a record turnover of €2.012 billion.
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In Europe, up to 53% of the population actively takes part in this form of entertainment. What's more, the video game industry employs more than 110,000 workers.
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In Spain, there are more than 18 million video game players. On a European level, this figure rises to 127 million.
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Spaniards spend an average of 7.42 hours a week playing video games.
Spanish video game development
Spain is also a major producer of video games, with hundreds of developers placing the industry firmly on the international market.
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Companies and jobs
Spain has a total of 618 video game development studios, each with an average of 10 employees.
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And you? Could you name a Spanish video game?
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You may have heard of video games like Narita Boy, Blasphemous 2, Temtem, Commandos 2: Men of Courage, or Rime.
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Other examples are Metroid Dread, The Fabulous Fear Machine, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Friends vs Friends Invizimals, Moonlighter, or Gylt.
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IDEA
IDEA is an example of a Brand Spain video game. In IDEA, you can explore stunning landscapes, drive on highways, or stumble upon cozy log cabins and rivers. Help your ideas find their way and share them with the world when they stop, before starting their journey again.
The rise of esports
Esports are video game competitions in online or face-to-face formats capable of bringing together thousands of players and millions of viewers.
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Esports are some of the most cutting-edge video games, with development expanding year after year.
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The esports boom has also left its mark in Spain, with revenues amounting to €34 million and industry penetration of 49%.
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The esports market in Spain is the 12th biggest worldwide, despite the country being the 30th most populous in the world. What's more, Spain is still growing above the global average.
