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 *In 2019, the Canadian games industry directly employed 27,700 FTEs, an increase of 28% from 2017. In total, 48,000 FTE jobs are supported by the sector. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
 **79% of all FTEs directly employed in the sector work for companies that employ more than 100 people.
-**Women make up 19% of the Canadian workforce
+**Women make up 19% of the Canadian workforce.
 *The average age of a Canadian games worker is 31 years old, with an average salary of $75,900 (approx £44,200).

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 **79% of all FTEs directly employed in the sector work for companies that employ more than 100 people.
 **Women make up 19% of the Canadian workforce
-*The average age of a Canadian games worker is 31 years old, with an average salary of $75,900.
+*The average age of a Canadian games worker is 31 years old, with an average salary of $75,900 (approx £44,200).
-*In 2019, video game companies in Canada generated an estimated $3.6bn in revenue from all sources, a 15% increase on 2017. 76% of this revenue was generated from export markets outside of Canada. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
+*In 2019, video game companies in Canada generated an estimated $3.6bn (approx. £2.1bn) in revenue from all sources, a 15% increase on 2017. 76% of this revenue was generated from export markets outside of Canada. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
-*The Canadian games sector contributed $4.5bn to GDP in 2019, a 20% increase since 2017. Of that, $2.6bn was contributed directly by the sector and a further $1.9bn through indirect and induced impacts. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
+*The Canadian games sector contributed $4.5bn (approx. £2.6bn) to GDP in 2019, a 20% increase since 2017. Of that, $2.6bn (£1.5bn) was contributed directly by the sector and a further $1.9bn (£1.1bn) through indirect and induced impacts. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
 *Canada has 21.2million players who spent $2.3billion in 2018, making it the 8th largest games market in the world. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/canada-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)

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	== Canada ==		== Canada ==
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		+	*In 2019, there were 692 active video games companies in Canada, a 16% increase on 2017. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
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		+	*In 2019, the Canadian games industry directly employed 27,700 FTEs, an increase of 28% from 2017. In total, 48,000 FTE jobs are supported by the sector. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
		+	**79% of all FTEs directly employed in the sector work for companies that employ more than 100 people.
		+	**Women make up 19% of the Canadian workforce
		+	*The average age of a Canadian games worker is 31 years old, with an average salary of $75,900.
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		+	*In 2019, video game companies in Canada generated an estimated $3.6bn in revenue from all sources, a 15% increase on 2017. 76% of this revenue was generated from export markets outside of Canada. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
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		+	*The Canadian games sector contributed $4.5bn to GDP in 2019, a 20% increase since 2017. Of that, $2.6bn was contributed directly by the sector and a further $1.9bn through indirect and induced impacts. ([http://theesa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CanadianVideoGameSector2019_EN.pdf ESA Canada], Nov 2019)
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	*Canada has 21.2million players who spent $2.3billion in 2018, making it the 8th largest games market in the world. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/canada-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)		*Canada has 21.2million players who spent $2.3billion in 2018, making it the 8th largest games market in the world. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/canada-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)

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	== USA ==		== USA ==
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−	*Among children aged 10-12 in the US in 2019, the most played games are Roblox (played by 33%), Fortnite (played by 26%) and Minecraft (played by 24%) ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)
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−	*The most common way for children in the US to spend money on games is with gift cards, with 35% using store gift cards on games or in-game content ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)

	*The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)		*The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)

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	*Among children aged 10-12 in the US in 2019, the most played games are Roblox (played by 33%), Fortnite (played by 26%) and Minecraft (played by 24%) ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)		*Among children aged 10-12 in the US in 2019, the most played games are Roblox (played by 33%), Fortnite (played by 26%) and Minecraft (played by 24%) ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)
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		+	*The most common way for children in the US to spend money on games is with gift cards, with 35% using store gift cards on games or in-game content ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)

	*The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)		*The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)

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 == USA ==
-*Among children aged 10-12 in the US, the most played games are Roblox (played by 33%), Fortnite (played by 26%) and Minecraft (played by 24%) ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)
+*Among children aged 10-12 in the US in 2019, the most played games are Roblox (played by 33%), Fortnite (played by 26%) and Minecraft (played by 24%) ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)
 *The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)

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	== USA ==		== USA ==
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		+	*Among children aged 10-12 in the US, the most played games are Roblox (played by 33%), Fortnite (played by 26%) and Minecraft (played by 24%) ([https://www.superdataresearch.com/preteen-gamers/ SuperData], Nov 2019)
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	*The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)		*The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)

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 == Canada ==
 *In 2016, the Canadian games industry comprised 472 games companies, with 20,400 directly employees on a $71,300 (Canadian) average salary (£43k approx.) ([http://theesa.ca/resources/essential-facts/ ESA Canada], Jan 2017)
 *Canadian games companies added $3bn Canadian to GDP (£1.8bn approx.) ([http://theesa.ca/resources/essential-facts/ ESA Canada], Jan 2017)

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	== USA ==		== USA ==
		+	*The US has 178.1million players who spent $30.4billion in 2018, making it the 2nd largest games market. ([https://newzoo.com/insights/infographics/us-games-market-2018/ Newzoo], Aug 2018)

	*The US video game industry’s value added to US GDP is more than $11.7 billion. ([http://www.theesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/EF2018_FINAL.pdf ESA], July 2018)		*The US video game industry’s value added to US GDP is more than $11.7 billion. ([http://www.theesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/EF2018_FINAL.pdf ESA], July 2018)

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 **Hardware: $4.7bn
 **Accessories, including VR: $2.2bn
 *64% of the US population aged 13+ play games ([http://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/reports-downloads/2017-reports/nielsen-games-360-report-2017.pdf Nielsen], Oct 2017)