Established in 1998, the Interactive Software Federation of Europe (ISFE) represents the interests of video game publishers towards countries of the European Economic Area, international institutions and the general public.

In 2002, ISFE expanded to include any company representing the industry within the 27 Member States plus Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Today, ISFE membership comprises 13 major publishers of interactive software and trade associations in 18 countries across Europe.