The video game development industry is a
major component of the entertainment mix
in Georgia. The state is leading the way in
becoming a “hot spot” in the thriving and
powerful digital entertainment industry with
jobs and capital. The casual games market,
as well as the growth of educational, mobile
and massively multiplayer online gaming
(MMOG) has led to the emergence of
interactive design studios in Georgia.
With this rising industry trend, the Georgia
state legislature recently enacted tax code
changes allowing digital entertainment
producers, including companies based
outside of the state, to gain new savings on
products developed here.
Georgia’s Entertainment Industry
Investment Act offers one of the highest
incentives in the nation at 30% for
interactive design companies.
A high quality of life and robust economy has made Georgia the most popular place to relocate in
America. Did you know that Georgia:
p Is home to over 75 game companies
p Has a population approaching 10 million
p Engages over 2,000 students in interactive design classes or full videogame programs
p Offers more than a dozen colleges & universities with comprehensive interactive design career paths
Georgia has received a number of accolades for its robust interactive design industry including:
p #1 Most Wired City (Atlanta, GA) Forbes.com
p #3 Highest Volume of Videogame planning activity (Atlanta, GA) - Sperling’s Best Places
p #4 Highest Industry Compensation Levels (state of Georgia) - Game Developer Magazine
With the world’s busiest airport in its backyard, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International, Georgia is no
stranger to the global market place. Atlanta’s international airport offers convenient, nonstop service
to 150+ cities nationwide, and 80+ cities in 50+ countries around the world.
Give us a test-drive and
Get Your Game On in Georgia!
Visit www.georgia.org for more information.