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TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, is calling for a subsidy regime that is focused on achieving the UK’s strategic objectives

The UK video games industry is economically important. Games themselves can bring enjoyment and  promote psychological benefits. Games can be used for education, training and business as well as for fun. However, in recent months concerns have been expressed about excessive play, game mechanics and online harms. The House of …

Richard Wilson looks into issues around safeguarding players – particularly children – in video games and how the industry can tackle the problem

As the debate on crunch rises again, we look into how trade unions are increasingly under discussion as a solution for game developers – for better or worse

Dr Richard Wilson is CEO of TIGA, the award-winning trade association representing the UK video games industry. At TIGA, Richard has successfully campaigned for the introduction of Video Games Tax Relief and introduced an accreditation system for university games courses. Now that the Government has triggered Article 50 and the …

Last month saw the publication of Sir Peter Bazalgette’s independent review of the creative industries. Encouragingly, Sir Peter’s review recognizes the value, importance and potential of the UK games industry and proposes a range of measures to grow the sector further.  Access to capital is one of the key factors …

While most UK studios are dependent on third party funding, many of the options available are not ideal. But there is much that can be done

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

Australia and Quebec developers hit by significant funding and subsidy cuts as Nordic Game Program also ends

TIGA CEO Richard Wilson outlines the key info and immediate next steps for games businesses across the UK