Gaming industry drives technological innovation and economic growth

The global gaming industry, celebrated on Gamer Day (August 29), is driving significant technological and economic shifts, particularly in Latin America. In Chile, video game exports grew from 0.4% in 2020 to 9.5% in 2025, supported by professionalized university programs and organizations like ProChile.

In Mexico, gaming consumption is massive, with users spending over 145 million hours monthly on Smart TVs. The market is seeing a shift toward high-performance hardware, such as AMD Ryzen-powered laptops that balance power with energy efficiency. Meanwhile, in Peru, the rise of digital payments is facilitating the growth of online gaming and in-game transactions.

Beyond entertainment, the sector serves as a talent incubator. Many professionals in cybersecurity, AI, and cloud infrastructure began their careers through gaming and open-source experimentation. Technologies originally developed for gaming, such as advanced GPUs, are now foundational to modern artificial intelligence and enterprise computing.