SELL and Médiamétrie Report 38.7 Million French Video Game Players Ahead of Paris Games Week

In anticipation of Paris Games Week, the Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs (SELL) unveiled its yearly report titled "Les Français et le jeu vidéo," which was carried out in collaboration with Médiamétrie between June 2 and June 24, 2026, involving a survey of 4,002 individuals aged 10 to 80. The results indicate that there are 38.7 million gamers in France, a figure that has remained consistent for four years, with adults comprising 89% of this number. The average age of players is 40, with an equal gender distribution. Notably, 96% of those aged 10-17 engage in gaming, and 67% of adults do as well. Family gaming is prevalent, with 86% of sessions initiated by children. Although 96% of parents are aware of parental controls, only 43% actively utilize them. Paris Games Week is scheduled for October 22-25 at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles.