We are the voice of the Canadian Video Game Industry
We work on behalf of our member-companies to ensure that Canada remains a great place to innovate, create and publish video games.
Our Industry is Thriving
23 Million Canadians
are gamers
We create over 48,000
Full-Time Equivalents
jobs in our industry
The average Canadian gamer
is 34 years old
There are 937 active video
game studios in Canada
The average full-time industry worker makes $75,900
Our Industry is Thriving
23 Million Canadians
are gamers
We create over 48,000
Full-Time Equivalents
jobs in our industry
The average Canadian gamer
is 34 years old
There are 937 active video
game studios in Canada
The average full-time industry worker makes $75,900
Top Selling Games in Canada
April 2023

1
Star Wars: Jedi: Survivor
Electronic Arts

2
Resident Evil 4 (2023)
CAPCOM USA

3
Hogwarts Legacy
WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE

4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD

5
MLB THE SHOW 23^
MULTIPLE VIDEO GAME MANUFACTURERS

6
PGA TOUR (EA SPORTS)
ELECTRONIC ARTS

7
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
CAPCOM USA

8
FIFA 23
ELECTRONIC ARTS

9
Dead Island 2*
PLAION

10
Final Fantasy I – VI Bundle
SQUARE ENIX

1
Star Wars: Jedi: Survivor
ELECTRONIC ARTS

2
Resident Evil 4 (2023)
CAPCOM USA

3
Hogwarts Legacy
WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE

4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD

5
MLB THE SHOW 23^
MULTIPLE VIDEO GAME MANUFACTURERS

6
PGA Tour (EA Sports)
ELECTRONIC ARTS

7
MEGA MAN BATTLE NETWORK LEGACY COLLECTION
CAPCOM USA

8
FIFA 23
ELECTRONIC ARTS

9
Dead Island 2*
PLAION

10
Final Fantasy I – VI Bundle
SQUARE ENIX
* Digital sales not included
^Xbox and Switch digital sales not included
Source: Circana (formerly The NPD Group and IRI) /Retail Tracking Service, Canada, April 2023

CANADA’S VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY
Get In Touch With Us
Mailing Address
Entertainment Software Association of Canada
15-75 Bayly Street West Suite 386
Ajax, ON L1S 7L7
Policy Inquiries
Paul Fogolin
Vice President
Policy & Government Affairs
pfogolin@theESA.Ca
(416) 620-7171