New York City Digital Games Industry 2021 Economic Impact Study

New York City Digital Games Industry 2021 Economic Impact Study
Author: Adam Friedberg, Alice Shay, Shayan Lotfi, Joy Huang, David Bigio, Madeleine Sims, and Amelia Clark
Title: New York City Digital Games Industry 2021 Economic Impact Study
Published Year: 2021
Sector(s): Interactive Digital Media
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URL: English
Abstract: This report analyzes the economic contribution of New York City's game industry that consists of six key sectors: game developers, publisher/developers, retail and arcades, professional and financial services, esports, and non-profits and education. Major findings of the report conclude that in 2020 the industry supported 7,600 jobs, $762 million in wages, and $2 billion in economic output. Key words: economic impact, digital media, interactive.