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.games

Gaming & Esports

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

€40.09 / year
.GAMES
Gaming & Esports
Instant activation
Worldwide registration
DNS & 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.

€40.09
pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.
  • DNS management included
  • SSL certificate included
  • No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .games registration

How much does a .games domain cost?
A .games domain costs €40.09 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
Who can register a .games domain?
Anyone can register a .games domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence, business location, or industry.
Who is .games suitable for?
.games is suitable for game developers, gaming studios, esports teams, streamers, let's players, and anyone involved with games.
How quickly is my domain active?
Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
What is the advantage of a .games domain?
A .games domain clearly positions you in the gaming industry. It signals game expertise and is ideal for games, esports, and streaming.
How do I transfer an existing .games domain?
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 €40.09.

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