Video Games Europe

📅 53 years ago today, the iconic Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was used for the first time during the Apollo 15 mission 🌖🚀 Looking back on this historic moment, Video Games Europe highlights 'Lunar Horizons' Moon mission game in Fortnite! Lunar Horizons is a collaboration between the @European Space Agence and Fortnite that allow players to experience a realistic simulation of the moon environment. Fortnite developer, Epic Games, worked closely with the European Space Agency - ESA to simulate an accurate moon mission, down to details such as gravity and astronaut models. Players will not only have fun but learn about the space while enjoying the game! Interested? Discover Lunar Horizons for yourself: https://lnkd.in/dpNgsAgM #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU #LunarHorizons #EuropeanSpaceAgency #ESA #DiscoverSpace

Video games can foster new and strengthen existing friendships. In 2023, we surveyed 13,000 players globally and found that 'having fun' is the top reason people play video games, but there is more! 🎮 67% of the respondents believe video games can introduce them to new friends. 🎮 53% have had positive experiences meeting new friends online through video games that they otherwise would not have met 🎮 46% say video games help them stay connected with friends and family. Video Games Europe is celebrating this International Day of Friendship. Join us by tagging a friend or friends you enjoy playing video games with. We'll start: Dirk Bosmans & Jennifer Wacrenier 😀 #FrendshipDay #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU

Are you a parent? Do you play video games with your children? Today’s digital environment is an ever-present part of modern society and we encourage parents to join their children in their digital activities! It is a great way to understand their hobby and hear about the games they are playing and why they love it. The video game industry also has national forums and websites with tools and tips for parents and guardians, to help them understand digital play, how to engage with their children on it, and the tools available to set ground rules that works for the family. Looking for resources in your national language? We go you! https://lnkd.in/euwtdTWh #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU #DigitalPlay #ResponsibleGameplay

How many people play video games in Europe?❓ How many people does the video games industry in Europe employ? ❓How much yearly revenue does the video games industry in Europe generate?❓ You can find the answers to all of these questions (and more!) in our annual key facts report sharing the latest stats and figures from the video games industry in Europe. 📖 We will be publishing our 2024 report in the coming months, meanwhile, check out our 2023 report: https://lnkd.in/eJpSKyvm #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU #KeyFacts

Do you want to know more about the video game industry in Europe? We've got you covered! At Video Games Europe, we ensure that the voice of a responsible games ecosystem is heard and understood. Our mission is to support and celebrate the sector’s creative and economic potential and to ensure that players around the world enjoy the benefits of great video game playing experiences - Players are at the heart of what we do! In addition, we publish an annual key facts report filled with comprehensive information about the video game industry in Europe. Find the latest copy here: https://lnkd.in/de2nxkHQ #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU

Pssst... want to know what is one key ingredient to making a good video game? 🤔 Skills! This is why fostering the next generation of digital EU citizens is important! We need to equip our future video game artists, programmers, developers, etc. with the right skills and tools to continue the success of our unique & creative industry. We believe this is the time to set EU-wide strategies to promote digital education, bridging the digital skill gap and encouraging girls to pursue STEAM programmes! How do we do this? Video Games Europe, in collaboration with the European Schoolnet - the network of 34 Ministries of Education across Europe, have been running the the Games in Schools project aimed at upskilling teachers across Europe on how to use video games as pedagogical support in the classroom. Take a look at our Games in Schools resources here: https://lnkd.in/dfDR3gi5 #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU #GamesinSchool #Games4Education

#DYK that in 2023, Esports had a global audience of 574 million? Some video games are all about skill! Esports bring the most skilled players into the spotlight to compete in organised events & leagues, where they show the best of their abilities to win prizes and entertain an ever-growing audience of fans! Esports competitions are becoming an enormous part of the video game industry, including game titles such as Valorant, EA Sports FC, Call of Duty and League of Legends. Check out our Esport section to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dJ9AEXRJ

Earlier this week, we celebrated World Youth Skills Day, focused on empowering our youth with skills relevant to the future of work. This includes digital skills! Video Games Europe believes in order to equip our young people for the digital future, we need to ensure our teachers and educators have the resources and the digital skills to unlock their potential. This is why we collaborated with @European Schoolnet and updated the Games in School Handbook for teachers. This Handbook offers many tools and resources to help educators bring digital play into the classroom to enhance the learning environment, encourage teamwork, and improve strategic thinking! ⭐ BONUS: The handbook is available in English 🇬🇧 Croatian 🇭🇷, Dutch🇳🇱, French🇫🇷, Spanish 🇪🇸, and Polish🇵🇱! Check the Handbook: https://lnkd.in/emvC99aa

As an Alliance member of the Playing for the Planet #P4PAlliance, Video Games Europe is excited about the return of the Sustainability Award at gamescom 2024! 🌱 🌍 The award acknowledges the video game industry's continual work to implement innovative sustainable practices in every stage of game development. Due to their increasing cultural significance, video games offer a massive potential for encouraging social change by introducing challenging new narratives to educate and inspire players! 💪 If your company is implementing sustainability practices, be sure to check this out! ☀

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the launching of the Apollo 11 mission, the spaceflight responsible for landing people on the moon for the first time! The moon has been visited six more times in the following decades. Luckily today there is an easier way to visit the moon and learn about space! Earlier this year, the European Space Agency - ESA (ESA) collaborated with Fortnite to bring us 'Lunar Horizons', an immersive lunar mission game available to play inside Fortnite! The game offers a novel opportunity to learn about space missions, the moon, and ESA, while collecting resources and exploring the low gravity lunar environment. Video games are increasingly recognised by educators for their massive education potential! Games like Lunar Horizons give people an interactive environment to explore and learn about the space. Check out the collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/dRy5e6SF #VideoGames #EuropeanSpaceAgency #ESA #Fortnite #Apollo11 #MoonLanding