The video game industry has experienced exponential growth in the last decade and Barcelona has become a pole of attraction for companies in the sector.
According to Pitchbook data collected by the consulting firm Savills, in the last ten years the gaming industry has occupied more than 40,000 square meters of office space in the Catalan capital.
This activity has gone from having a symbolic presence to being a powerful sector for attracting talent through local and international companies that have settled in the city. Specifically in the 22@ District.
The locations of video game company offices vary. They are in downtown areas to technological districts such as 22@, passing through some campuses in the city.
Most growing developers and small video game studios are looking for offices in prime buildings with good locations.
More square meters for the video game industry
The director of Occupier Solutions at Savills in Spain, Gonzalo Zambrano, pointed out that video game companies require large, quality workspaces.
Places that foster creativity and help attract and retain highly qualified talent.
This impact of the gaming industry is not only seen in the real estate sector, but has also had a positive effect on the economy and job creation in Barcelona.
Moreover, this trend is expected to continue to grow, as more and more companies are looking to establish themselves in the city.
Among the large companies that have set up offices in Barcelona are names such as Ubisoft, Social Point and Scopely Games.
These companies attract not only small studios, but also large investors looking to be part of a booming industry.
The consolidation of the economic fabric of Barcelona, as well as of the autonomous community, is reflected in the nearly 4,000 employees working in the video game industry in Catalonia.
Local talent and creative capacity
This boom in the video game industry in the Catalan capital is largely due to the quality of local talent and its ability to create high-level games.
In addition, Barcelona has a solid technological infrastructure and a community of entrepreneurs and investors that make it an ideal place to establish businesses related to technology and entertainment.
However, although the video game industry has a positive impact on the economy, it can also generate controversy.
Especially in terms of addiction to video games or violence in some of them.
But in general, the video game industry has become a key sector in Barcelona’s economy and its positive impact on the city is evident.
