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“These new figures underline how successfully, and quickly, the UK industry is growing"
Read More »The UK games industry contributed a record £2.91bn to the national economy in 2019
UK Games Industry Calls on Parents to Get Ahead this Christmas by Engaging Family Controls on new Next-Gen Consoles
Parents and carers should visit AskAboutGames for helpful guides on setting up consoles and using family controls to manage spending and time in game.
Read More »[From the industry] Esports in the UK – new Ukie report looks into size and growth of sector
New report shows that the sector has grown at an average rate of 8.5% annually between 2016 and 2019
Read More »[ICYMI] “We may well consider these past few months as the defining moment for the industry” – How Ukie chief Dr Jo Twist OBE is tackling 2020
We talk to Dr Jo Twist, OBE about a really tough year – and it’s only August
Read More »“If you make the effort, work hard and are truly passionate – finding a place in this industry is not at all a pipe dream” – Ukie’s Dominic Shaw
Dominic Shaw, office manager at Ukie, talks about how a passion for video games turned around his approach to education in his quest to join the games industry
Read More »Ukie reveals the results of its recent election, with the most diverse board in its history
Ukie has announced the results of its recent election, with eight new members joining the Ukie board, following a vote by the members.
Read More »Monstrum 2 wins Ukie’s UK Game of the Show
Junkfish's survival horror title Monstrum 2 was the winner of Ukie's UK Game of the Show, and will go on to represent the UK in the 'Eurovision of games' on Friday.
Read More »New research reveals benefits of video games for young people’s literacy, creativity and wellbeing
Four in five children who play games also read materials related to those games
Read More »Read the August issue of MCV/DEVELOP online now! Featuring the launch of this year’s Women in Games Awards, Ukie’s Dr Jo Twist, Crayta and State Share and much more
also OFCOM, Planet Coaster, fixing the eShop, Press Engine, Antstream and Metro 2033
Read More »Ukie launches live music event Game Changers, featuring Chipzel, Luci Holland and more
Game Changers will take place on Thursday 6th August, and will showcase the "best of established and emerging UK games music talent."
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