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The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association will officially change its name to the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment on September 7th, it has been confirmed. The trade body has booked an event in the London SW1 region where the change will be made official. The decision to rebrand was …
Read More »ELSPA reeling from games tax U-turn
UK publisher association ELSPA has understandably aired its disappointment at the Cob-LibDem government’s withdrawal of tax breaks for games production. But the organisation has said the move should only make the industry more determined to take advantage of policies and schemes that will support its businesses. In statement ELSPA general …
Read More »Rawlinson talks UKIE
Rebranding ELSPA to the newer, more accessible UK Interactive Entertainment Association ‘reflects the evolving nature of the industry’ according to director general Michael Rawlinson. The UK games industry trade association last week confirmed it will rebrand this summer after 20 years as ELSPA. We’ve got to move with this world …
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