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
