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Gaming & Esports

.games

The domain for game developers, gaming communities, esports teams, and streamers.

€44.14 / year, incl. VAT
.GAMES
Gaming & Esports
Instant activation
Worldwide registration
SSL included

The Domain for Gaming

.games is a generic top-level domain introduced in 2015. It targets the gaming industry, esports scene, and game developers.

The extension is ideal for game studios, gaming communities, esports teams, streamers, let's players, and gaming news portals.

Registration is open worldwide with no restrictions. Anyone can register a .games domain.

At a Glance

Registry
Identity Digital
Introduced
2015
Meaning
Games
Minimum length
1 character
IDN (special chars)
Yes
Restrictions
None

Who is .games for?

Game developers, gaming studios, esports teams, streamers, let's players, gaming communities, and anyone developing, playing, or reporting on games.

GAMING

The extension for the entire gaming industry and esports community.

Industry clarity

Instantly signals gaming focus and game expertise.

.games
  • Clearly gaming-related
  • Memorable
  • For all game types
  • Modern connotation
.io
  • Tech focus
  • Browser games
  • Indie developers
  • Startup association

Gaming extensions.

Typical Use Case

An indie studio presents its new game. Under studioname.games, players find trailers, screenshots, system requirements, and the download link.

Registry
Identity Digital

One of the largest operators of new generic top-level domains.

Esports & Streaming

Popular with esports teams, streamers, and let's players.

€44.14
/ year, incl. VAT
  • Global anycast DNS
  • SSL certificate included
  • No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .games registration

  • A .games domain costs €44.14 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
  • Anyone can register a .games domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence, business location, or industry.
  • .games is suitable for game developers, gaming studios, esports teams, streamers, let's players, and anyone involved with games.
  • Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
  • A .games domain clearly positions you in the gaming industry. It signals game expertise and is ideal for games, esports, and streaming.
  • Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €44.14.

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