Igea stories
DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.
NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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New Zealanders spent NZD $452.3 million on video games and hardware in 2017, as consumer spending heads towards half a billion dollars, reports IGEA.
Australian game developers march on, generating $118 million of revenue
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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The Australian video game development industry continues to flourish, despite minimal recognition from their government.
Fun for all ages: New study says yep, videogames are good for all Kiwis
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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A new report has dealt a blow to those in the anti-videogame club, showing that video and computer games have positive effects on the way Kiwis learn.
Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...
Gaming Gramps: Elders across ANZ take up controllers to help ward off dementia
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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Aussie elders join the gaming revolution, picking up controllers to boost brain health and keep dementia at bay.
NZ gaming industry records mega-growth
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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NZ's gaming sector sees a boom, hitting nearly NZD$300m in sales, with digital sales driving growth and mobile games leading the charge.
iGEA auctioning games for Christchurch relief effort
Mon, 9th May 2011
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iGEA hosts a massive gaming auction on Trade Me to support Christchurch quake relief, offering top titles for gamers to bid on.
What's the average age of an NZ gamer?
Tue, 17th Aug 2010
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New study reveals the average NZ gamer is 33 years old, highlighting the widespread appeal and educational use of video games in family households.