10 Interesting Facts About Gaming in Canada

Gaming has become one of the biggest and most popular things to do to pass the time worldwide. Canada is right at its epicenter, being one of the most significant contributors to the ever-evolving industry. The Canadians might not be as well known in game development as their neighbors in the US, but we can’t deny that without Canada’s input, the global gaming industry would be around 10% smaller.

Plus, if it weren’t for Canadian game studios, we wouldn’t have ever seen the release of a wide range of globally renowned games, including the Assassin's Creed franchise, Need for Speed, Mass Effect, and even EA Sports’ very own FIFA franchise, which was developed in their Vancouver studio. So without further ado, let's head straight to 10 fun facts about gaming in Canada.

- After a national research census, the Canadian media has confirmed that approximately 65% of the Canadian population claims that they play video games at least once a week or regularly. In 2021, studies showed that over 25 million Canadian citizens have delved into the virtual world of gaming.

- In the same study, they asked Canadians if they perceived themselves as gamers. Approximately 90% of all adolescent males aged from 13 to 21 deem themselves gamers, and to be honest, this was no surprise.

- The Canadian gaming industry has generated over one and a half billion Canadian dollars solely during 2021.

- The eSports industry in Canada is growing daily, and the more it grows, the bigger its following becomes. eSports is becoming an industry nowadays, and Canadians want to take advantage of that.

- We are seeing hundreds of thousands of Canadian gamers who are earning money off of their video game skills, and eSports is becoming as big and as competitive as any other major global sport, which is leading to all new sources of revenue, such as tournament broadcasting, esports competition entries, spectator tickets, and more.

- The most significant sector in gaming right now, which is contributing the most revenue to the industry, believe it or not, is mobile gaming. This is due to the fast advancement of smartphones, which have become able to run games at console quality. This also creates a massive rise in demand for smartphone gaming accessories like compatible phone controllers, VR headsets, etc. We’re also seeing a few phones designed and built with a high focus on gaming compatibility.

- The average time spent per week on video games in Canada is just 10 hours.

- The numbers in terms of how many citizens of Canada play video games, how often they play, and how much time they spend playing have significantly risen during the past couple of years. Some say the pandemic triggered this rise.

- The Canadian video game industry has over 270,000 employees working on video game testing and development. This means that Canada has one of the most productive national gaming industries globally.

- The most popular video game in Canada right now is Fortnite, with more than 51 million players in North America, out of the 350 million who play the game worldwide.