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European Games Developer Federation announces 2026-28 board, Hendrik Lesser re-elected as president
The European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) has announced its board for 2026-2028, with Hendrik Lesser re-elected as president. The organization will focus on improving developer access to funding, talent, and skills, and aims to become the first AI-based European trade association. The EGDF also highlighted the European games industry's €24 billion turnover in 2024, with over 95,000 employees across 6,600 studios.
EU games industry generated €24bn in 2024, studios reached 6,600 and workforce exceeded 95,000
The European video game industry generated €24 billion in 2024, with over 6,600 studios employing more than 95,000 people, according to a report by the European Games Development Association and Video Games Europe. While the number of studios increased by 5-10%, the growth in the continent's talent base stalled, with some countries experiencing a decrease in employment due to layoffs and consolidations.
EGDF WELCOMES THE COMMISSION’S INVITATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE GAMES INDUSTRY
The European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) welcomes the European Commission's invitation to discuss industry practices regarding the end-of-life of video games. EGDF advocates for a code of conduct that addresses consumer protection and facilitates the transfer of games to memory institutions for preservation. They emphasize that while a blanket legal obligation to keep all games playable is not viable, proactive best practices for game preservation are crucial for cultural heritage.