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UK games development trade body TIGA has ended its long-standing relationship with distance-learning business Train2Game. TIGA had acted as an independent examination and awarding body for Train2Game since 2009, but says it will now no-longer award TIGA Diplomas, accredit any Train2Game courses, promote Train2Game or generally be involved with the …

TIGA survey of 100 games businesses claims developers also want National Lottery funding available to them

Study discusses what studios look for in graduates and new recruits

Training tax relief, Prototype Fund and regional game development incubators on the agenda for trade body

Devs given the chance to showcase their game at Game On 2.0 exhibition later this year

Trade body insists scheme will not compete with Creative Skillset

Media Molecule backs trade body in call for games to be classified alongside film and TV

The UK games industry’s trade bodies have both responded Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement to members of Parliament, each suggesting further action that could benefit the games industry. The UK needs to promote a more balanced economic recovery which is less dependent on financial services, consumer expenditure and an expansion …

TIGA calls for export tax relief, while UKIE urges for continued investment in Skills Investment Fund

Five-point proposal outlines Prototype Fund, incubators and subsidies for training and exports