ANNUAL SERIES
The IFB Gaming Guide
One publication, one new theme every year. Research, practice, and participation, exploring how gaming shapes access, safety, learning, and belonging.
Editions
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Foundation Edition
The Gaming Guide
Ratings · Safety · Accessibility
Where the series began: age ratings, layered safety setup, accessible gaming, and the emotional side of play.
Read the guide →2026
Out 25 October
Understanding Gaming
What does a healthy gaming environment look like?
The first Annual Edition. A working definition of a healthy gaming environment, tested across six sections, from the 2026 PEGI reform to why gaming’s upside deserves equal billing.
Read the guide →2027
Coming 2027
Gaming & Belonging
How does gaming shape friendship, identity and participation?
Next year’s theme, in development.
2028
Coming 2028
Gaming & Learning
What can gaming contribute to learning, skills and confidence?
Announced as part of the series roadmap.
2029
Coming 2029
Gaming & AI
How are AI systems changing games, players and digital participation?
Announced as part of the series roadmap.
2030
Coming 2030
Gaming & Society
What can gaming tell us about how digital society is evolving?
Announced as part of the series roadmap.
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