BOO GAMES

The BOO Games project is to support regional development authorities in understanding the importance of the games industry for the European economy... The digital games market is a fast growing market within Creative Industries: the global demand for digital games is expected to grow 10% annually in the next years. By now, the European games industry contributes more than 3,5bn euro to the economy and employs more than 100.000 people, including 60.000 skilled jobs. Games could represent a new source of growth for European economy but many regions are still missing adequate policies and funding schemes which could sustain this market. Therefore the development of strong digital and interactive media strategies is high on the agenda throughout Europe.