Perhaps inspired by the resounding success of "The 33rd Expedition," France is experiencing a new wave of gaming enthusiasm. Recently, French President Macron announced that the government would lead the establishment of the "Festival International du Jeu Vidéo" to accelerate the promotion of gaming culture and art.
· Macron stated that video games have become an integral part of humanity, and the new international celebration, the "Festival International du Jeu Vidéo," will drive the revitalization and development of the industry through author creativity, player activities, and industrial growth.
· France has long upheld the national policy of "exception culturelle" (cultural exception), which argues that cultural products differ from ordinary goods and should not be entirely subject to free trade rules, but rather protected through government intervention. Macron believes that games have now qualified for this "exception culturelle" status.
