5821 Publishing of computer games

This subcategory includes:

• electronic files containing computer games that can be downloaded and stored on a local device

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

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