5821 Publishing of computer games


Corresponding CPA codes

  • 58.21.1 Computer games, packaged
  • 58.21.10 Computer games, packaged
  • 58.21.2 Computer games downloads
  • 58.21.20 Computer games downloads

    This subcategory includes:

    • electronic files containing computer games that can be downloaded and stored on a local device
  • 58.21.3 On-line games
  • 58.21.30 On-line games

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of games that are intended to be played on the Internet such as provision of: • role-playing games (RPGs) • strategy games • action games • card games • children's games

    Payment may be by methods such as subscription or pay-per-play.

    This subcategory excludes:

    • on-line gambling services, see 92.00.14
  • 58.21.4 Licensing services for the right to use computer games
  • 58.21.40 Licensing services for the right to use computer games

    This subcategory includes:

    • licensing services for the right to reproduce, distribute or incorporate computer programs, program descriptions and supporting materials for computer games

    This subcategory excludes:

    • acquisition of rights and publishing services, see division 58
    • off the shelf (packaged) software, see 58.2
    • limited end-user licenses as part of packaged software, see 58.2