Discover Italy's Thriving Gaming Industry with GamesIndustry.biz

Following a recent visit to First Playable in Italy, GamesIndustry.biz had the opportunity to connect with 14 game development studios, engage with the Italian trade association IIDEA, and gain valuable insights into the industry's growth and current state. Italy stands out as a significant player in the European video game market, ranking among the top five countries for game sales. However, its development sector has faced challenges due to limited government support and educational resources. Nevertheless, the tide is turning, with the emergence of new studios, rapid expansion of existing ones, improvements in education, and the introduction of tax incentives. Over the next five days, GamesIndustry.biz will delve deeper into Italy's video game industry, presenting the latest data, expert opinions from IIDEA, major studios such as Ubisoft Milan and Milestone, as well as perspectives from smaller and emerging teams. Our coverage begins with an examination of the latest research on the size and scope of Italy's video game industry. Italy Games Week Coverage (so far): ● Italy's games industry experienced a 50% growth in 2022 ● The Italian games business is undergoing rapid expansion, with a burgeoning industry taking shape ● Reply Games aims to become Italy's equivalent of PlatinumGames ● Ubisoft Milan's future plans, from Mario to Star Wars ● The aspiration for an Italian game developer to establish a studio in the UK ● Uncovering the most popular games in Italy