The UK government has issued a statement regarding its pivotal decision to incorporate a tax break system into the UK game industry.
Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw said: "The new tax relief scheme will help Britain remain a world-leader in this important industry.
Video games generate 2 billion in retail sales in the UK, and contribute 1 billion to UK GDP and have huge potential for growth.”
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Digital entertainment marketplace G2A.COM today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with World of Warcraft professional guild Echo Esports. This sponsorship supports Echo’s latest bid to become champions of the World of Warcraft: Midnight Race to World First (RWF). The collaboration marks a decade of G2A.COM’s involvement in esports, with total investments exceeding €12 million globally.
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