Belgians spend 680 million euros on games
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Belgians are spending more and more money on video games. According to new figures, Belgian consumers spent 680 million euros on games last year. That makes Belgium the eighth largest market for video games in Europe.
Across Europe, the market is much larger. Total spending on games on the European continent amounts to 27.7 billion euros. That is about twice as much as ten years ago. The sector is therefore growing strongly and is becoming increasingly important for the economy.
The figures show that games remain popular with both young and old. Many people play on computers, consoles and smartphones. Sales of digital games via the internet are also increasing, while sales of physical games in shops are growing more slowly.
The growth of the games market in Belgium follows the trend in the rest of Europe. Whether spending will continue to rise in the coming years is not yet clear.
Sources: HLN
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