ISIC 5821—Publishing of video games

Where 5821 sits

1. J Publishing, broadcasting, and content production and distribution activities
2. 58 Publishing activities
3. 582 Software publishing
4. 5821 Publishing of video games

What 5821 includes

• Publishing of video games for all platforms and all devices
• Provision of online games, in-game and in-app purchases, by the publisher, for all users including subscribers
• Intermediation service activities for video game software publishing

What 5821 excludes

• Reproduction of video game software on physical media, see 1820
• Retail sale of non-customised video game software on physical media, see 4740
• Application hosting, see 6310
• Developing of video game software on behalf of others independent of publishing, see 6211
• Operation of online gaming/video game sites, independent of publishing , see 6039
• Operation of video game streaming sites for viewing only, see 6020
• Operation of gambling sites, see 9200

5821 in other systems