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EUROPE’S VIDEO GAMES INDUSTRY PUBLISHES ANNUAL KEY FACTS REPORT: AUTHORITATIVE DATA ON THE SECTOR FOR 2020
Ahead of the world’s biggest online video games event, gamescom, on 25-28 August, and following an unprecedented year of challenges, ISFE (Interactive Software Federation of Europe), and EGDF (European Games Developer Federation) publish their first collaborative set of “Key Facts”. The report represents the pooling of European industry data, from the smallest European studios to the biggest companies, creating the most concise and complete picture of Europe’s video games sector to date.
ISFE Chair Olaf Coenen said: “There’s no doubting the challenges we have all faced during the global pandemic but our industry has been uniquely positioned to support society by connecting people whilst they were physically apart. We have provided vital points of social connection and interaction, provided entertainment, distraction and much needed escapism. We have helped keep our players mentally and physically well, supported education initiatives, leveraged our reach to communicate public health messaging and made financial contributions to relief funds. All the while, we have remained unfailing in our efforts to drive progress in diversity, support the global environmental agenda and maintain our commitment to responsible gameplay and child safety. In so many ways we have been able to bring people together and highlight the depth to which video games can be a force for good.”
EGDF President Hendrik Lesser said: “During 2020 the games industry went through one of the biggest transformations in its recent history. Onsite meetings, developer gatherings and conferences suddenly took a big shift towards remote work that brought completely new management and mental health difficulties. Especially early-stage entrepreneurs faced new challenges that were endangering the future of their companies.
“Now in 2021, I’m incredibly proud of what our industry as a whole has been able to overcome. We demonstrated that, despite these difficulties, we are not only among the most pandemic-resistant sectors in our society but even managed to thrive greatly and are now well-positioned to be a driving force in Europe’s economic recovery.”
Key Facts 2021 highlights
- Revenue in the whole of the EU and the UK is €23.3bn (€17.6bn in the key European markets surveyed by GameTrack (IPSOS MORI))
- European revenue grew by 22% compared to 18% in 2017, 15% in 2018 and 3% in 2019
- Consoles continue to drive a large part of total revenues (accounting for 44%). Digital revenues continue to grow, representing 80% of total revenue (76% in 2019)
- More than 50% of Europeans aged 6-64 play video games. The average age of video game players in the EU is 31 years old and the fastest growing age group is 45-64
- During the pandemic, the esports audience grew by 9.82%
- Women account for 47% of video game players in the EU
- The sector provides 86,953 jobs across Europe[1]
- Average weekly video game playtime increased during lockdowns but reverted to pre-pandemic averages when restrictions eased
- ISFE has become a corporate ambassador of Women In Games and joined the United Nations-facilitated Playing for the Planet Alliance
- Pan-European self and co-regulation for minor protection: 38 countries in Europe use the PEGI age rating and descriptor system for video games and we now have 14 national consumer education programmes in place across Europe to raise awareness of PEGI, parental control tools and responsible gameplay
- 97% of parents of video gameplaying children monitor their children’s in-game spending
(2019 data)

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Rooter Launches ‘rStream’ to help Brands connect with Gen Z
Introduces In-Stream Ad Viewership Tracking Technology and AI-Led Media Creation & Distribution
India, 2nd September, 2025. Rooter, India’s largest game streaming and commerce platform, has launched rStream, a breakthrough native Adtech solution that helps brands drive stronger impact from their campaigns while enabling creators to monetize their content efficiently. Built around a non-intrusive, high-engagement format, rStream allows brands to seamlessly integrate into live game streams without interrupting the viewer experience. At the same time, it pushes the envelope on the industry’s campaign quality measurement practices, delivering actual, real-time, in-stream Ad views data.
rStream transforms how brands engage with live-streaming audiences through AI-powered, context-aware Ad creation. By tailoring messaging to game genre, stream context, creator voice, and viewer segments, brands can achieve higher relevance and CTR uplift by nearly 2X the industry average with this solution. In application, branded content gets smoothly baked into creator content in the form of pop-ups, audio-triggered ads, in-chat promotions, and more. With access to over 500 verified creators, rStream campaigns can reach up to 100 million users across Rooter and YouTube – setting the stage for effective outreach to the Gen Z community at scale.
Going beyond the standard industry practice of equating Stream views with embedded Ad views, this new solution delivers real-time, precise data on ‘actual ad watch behaviour’. Brand partners can access this granular tracking of in-stream ad views through an easily accessible live dashboard, which is additionally verified by a leading third-party research agency.
Speaking about rStream’s potential, Piyush, Founder and CEO, Rooter said “Gaming environments are known to generate high viewability and attention rates. For brands, it’s a matter of keeping that attention and not jolting gamers out of it. Whether entering gaming for the first time or scaling existing campaigns, rStream ensures seamless campaign delivery and transparent ROAS evaluation, keeping gamers engaged and brands impactful.”
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Tom Horn Gaming Shakes Fortune Loose in Tao Tree Coins
In its latest release, Tao Tree Coins, Tom Horn Gaming is inviting players to step into the glow of silken lanterns and embrace the promise of fortune in a game showered in golden coins.
Tao Tree Coins blends the timeless charm of Asian-themed slots with a modern, on-trend Hold & Win mechanic, offering dynamic gameplay designed to engage both traditional slot fans and thrill-seekers alike.
The game is played on a 3×3 grid and features a popular coin mechanic, Hold & Win, and a Bonus Buy option.
The base game keeps players on their toes with the grab feature, a rewarding mechanic that instantly sweeps up fortune at random.
At the heart of Tao Tree Coins is the Hold & Win bonus game, triggered by any three coin symbols landing in unison on the reels. The bonus game ramps up excitement with its high win potential, thanks to collector symbols, multipliers and jackpots. The bonus game starts with 3 respins, which reset with every new symbol. Coin collectors gather all visible coin values, and multipliers boost wins by up to x5. Cash coins can deliver 1x to 50x the bet, while jackpot coins unlock Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand Jackpot.
For those eager to cut straight to the action, the Bonus Buy option allows direct entry into the Hold & Win bonus round for 450x the total bet.
“With Tao Tree Coins, we wanted to strike a balance between familiarity and freshness,” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming. “Coin mechanic continues to resonate strongly with players, and by adding layers like collectors, multipliers, jackpots, and the grab feature, we’ve created a game that’s not only rewarding but also emotionally engaging. It’s a strong addition to our portfolio and a title we believe will perform exceptionally in our key markets.”
Designed with high volatility and fast-paced spin cycles, Tao Tree Coins delivers powerful gameplay experiences that combine an uplifting soundscape with proven features. The game is set to drive long-term engagement and retention while reinforcing Tom Horn Gaming’s position as a key innovator in slot development.
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Starting September 1 — a New Chance in N1 Puzzle Promo: 5 Premium Prizes for the Top Puzzle Masters!
Have you heard about the N1 Puzzle Promo by N1 Partners, where the ultimate winner will take home a Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter?
If you’re driving SEO, ASO, PPC, FB, Social Media, SMS, Email, UAC, or In-App traffic, but still haven’t joined the race — now’s the perfect time to change that! From September 1, the second lottery of the N1 Puzzle Promo kicks off, giving you another chance to grab a new lineup of premium prizes.
The first lottery ran for three months, turning the puzzle hunt into an intense competition. On July 21, N1 Partners already gave away some of the top prizes — including AirPods Max, Apple Watch, LV backpack, and more.
Now it’s time to join the next round!
Promo period: September 1 – November 30.
Main rule: collect as many puzzle pieces as possible during the lottery period.
Finally, the part everyone’s waiting for — the prizes:
- 1st place: MacBook Pro 16″ (top configuration)
- 2nd place: Porsche eBike
- 3rd place: Cartier Santos Medium watch
- 4th place: Leica Q2 camera
- 5th place: Apple Vision Pro
And that’s not all — N1 Partners will hold a special giveaway among all N1 Puzzle Promo participants who have at least one item from the N1 Partners merch collection. The lucky winner will get an exclusive items package!
You can earn puzzles in the N1 Puzzle Promo not only for traffic: join the special activity until November 15, collect extra puzzles, and try your luck in the giveaway for a home VR flight training set — the “Pilot Course”!
Don’t miss your chance to join the N1 Puzzle Promo — you could be the next name at the top of the leaderboard!
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