ISFE

ISFE stands for the Interactive Software Federation of Europe. It is a European trade association that represents the interactive entertainment software industry, including video game publishers, developers, distributors, and platform operators, across Europe. The organization acts as a policy advocate and industry voice, coordinating positions on public policy issues that affect digital games and interactive entertainment, such as consumer protection, intellectual property, data privacy, age rating, and online safety.

A key area of ISFE’s work is the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) rating system. ISFE collaborates with national rating boards and industry stakeholders to maintain and promote PEGI, which provides age classifications for video games and related content across European markets. This system aims to help consumers, especially parents, make informed choices about game content.

Beyond rating and policy work, ISFE conducts market research and publishes reports on trends in the European games market, digital distribution, and user engagement. The federation also supports industry initiatives and campaigns focused on responsible gaming, privacy rights, anti-piracy efforts, and the ethical use of data in games and platforms.

ISFE is headquartered in Brussels and serves as a liaison between the European game publishing community and policymakers, regulators, and the public. Its membership includes many of the major publishers, developers, and platform operators active in Europe, reflecting the breadth of the European interactive entertainment sector.