Data & Statistics
Entertainment Software Association
Research, data, policy, and industry reports for video games.
Data Insights & Industry Resources:
See the Topics of Interest, including artificial intelligence, in-game purchases, and right to repair.
Also see the 2025 Policy Priorities.
"MobyGames is an extremely ambitious project with the goal to meticulously catalog all relevant information about electronic games (computer, console, and arcade) on a game-by-game basis. Including release info, credits, cover art, player-taken screenshots with captions, neutral descriptions, and much more!
Information can be submitted by any registered user, but is vetted by long-time trusted contributors with proven expertise in video game history.
TLDR: It's a gigantic game database and this is our attempt to preserve the rich history behind electronic gaming, including the companies and people who made them."
Resources
Information on news, game design, and programming.
Provides age and rating categories based on video game content.
Information and reviews for video games, buying guides, technology, accessories, and the larger entertainment industry.
News, reviews, guides, and columns for the video game industry.
Covers a variety of aspects on PC gaming, including games, hardware, and reviews.
Associations
International Game Developers Association
"The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the world’s largest nonprofit membership organization serving all individuals who create games.
We advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating for the interests of game developers worldwide."
Also see their Resources page.
Digital Games Research Association
An association for professional and academic research regarding video games.
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