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Video Game Companies Global Directory
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About
This dataset provides a focused list of notable video game companies, detailing their headquarters, associated games, and other relevant information. Its primary purpose is to offer insight into the landscape of video game publishers and developers, acting as a valuable resource for understanding the industry's geographical distribution and key players. The data is intended to complement other datasets, such as video game sales figures, for a richer analytical perspective.
Columns
- Developer: The name of the video game company. This column has 199 distinct values, indicating a wide array of companies.
- City: The city where the company's headquarters is located. There are 125 distinct cities represented.
- Autonomous area: This column specifies the state or autonomous region for company headquarters, particularly for those located in the United States. It contains 38 unique values.
- Country: The country where the company's headquarters is situated. This column lists 38 distinct countries.
- Notable games: A selection of top video games developed or published by the respective company. This column features 192 unique game listings.
- Notes: Additional interesting details or remarks about the company. This column has 10 distinct notes.
Distribution
The dataset is structured as a short CSV file, named
indie-games-developers.csv, with a file size of 16.01 kB. It contains 6 columns and approximately 200 records, providing a concise yet informative overview of video game companies. The data is structured with one row per company, offering clear categorisation of information.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Geographic Analysis: Understanding the distribution of video game company headquarters across different cities, regions, and countries.
- Industry Overview: Gaining insights into the video game development and publishing sector.
- Complementary Research: Enhancing analyses when combined with other datasets, such as video game sales, to explore correlations between developer location and market performance.
- Identifying Key Players: Pinpointing notable companies and their flagship titles within the industry.
Coverage
The dataset's coverage is global, encompassing video game companies from various countries and cities worldwide. It details company headquarters locations by city, autonomous area (where applicable, e.g., US states), and country. While a specific time range for data collection is not provided, the dataset focuses on notable existing companies. There are no particular notes on data availability for specific groups, and the dataset is not expected to be updated frequently.
License
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO)
Who Can Use It
- Market Researchers: To identify geographical trends in the gaming industry and understand the competitive landscape.
- Aspiring Game Developers: For research into established companies, their locations, and notable games.
- Academics and Students: Studying the economic geography of the video game industry or performing industry analysis.
- Journalists: When preparing articles or reports about significant video game companies and their global presence.
- Data Analysts: For creating visualisations and reports on the structure of the video game market.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Video Game Companies Global Directory
- Notable Video Game Developers & Publishers
- Global Gaming Industry Headquarters
- Video Game Company Locations
- Gaming Developer Atlas
Attributes
Original Data Source: Video Game Companies Global Directory
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