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Tiga's Richard Wilson on why developers should have a say in where future investments should be made
Read More »UKIE proposes merger with fellow trade body Tiga
Industry trade body UKIE said it would like to explore a closer relationship with its counterpart Tiga at its Annual General Meeting today. There have been numerous calls from the industry in the past for a single UK trade organisation to represent developers, and UKIE has now expressed its interest …
Read More »UKIE calls for Tiga merger
Separation means 'half our voice, half our power,' says Andy Payne
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: VIP Computers profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with VIP Computers. VIP Computers Sector:Gaming AccessoriesYear Established:1990Number of employees:250Address:4 Hardwick Grange, Warrington, WA1 4RFPhone number:0871 622 7500 Key contacts: Anthony McKenzie, Sales – anthony.mckenzie@vip-computers.co.ukDarren Jackson, Purchasing – darren.jackson@vip-computers.co.ukJason D’Cruz, Marketing – jason.dcruz@vip-computers.co.uk Website:www.vip-computers.com/ukEmail:salesgroup@vip-computers.co.ukTwitter:@vipcomputersukFacebook:vipcomputersuk Established in 1990; VIP …
Read More »Over 100 volunteers sign up to be UK game ambassadors
Volunteers ready to inspire next generation of game creators
Read More »Tories triumph in parliamentary F1 2013 race-off
The right may be the path of the dark side, but it also appears to be adept at fast driving. That’s one conclusion that can be drawn from a recent parliamentary race-off held at the Houses of Parliament that saw MPs compete to set a fastest lap time at Monza …
Read More »Gamers petition for sacking of GameSpot writer who criticised GTAV for misogyny
This is why the world thinks video games are all made for silly little boys. A petition has been started – and thankfully subsequently pulled – on Change.org calling for the sacking of a GameSpot writer who in her 9/10 Grand Theft Auto V review highlighted the game’s questionable attitude …
Read More »"It’s time to stop pointing fingers at games"
Games industry representative and trade body UKIE has hit back at The Mirror’s headline blaming Call of Duty for a US Navy base massacre. The story ‘Driven to Kill by Call of Duty?’ says that Aaron Alexis went on a gun rampage after becoming addicted to violent video games. But …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: Generation Media
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with Generation Media. Generation Media Sector:Creative & Promotional ServicesYear Established: 2001Number of employees: 10 – 15Address: 4 Grafton Mews, London, W1T 5JEPhone number:0207 255 4650 Key contacts: Dean Weller – dean.weller@generationmedia.co.ukLisa Morgan – lisa.morgan@generationmedia.co.ukJonathan Chambers – jonathan.chambers@generationmedia.co.ukMartin Doyle …
Read More »Acclaimed playwright gets video games column in new Observer publication
British playwright Lucy Prebble will write a monthly games column in a new publication by The Observer. Prebble, best known for plays Enron, The Effect and TV series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, will feature in the paper’s new tech magazine. Named Observer Tech Monthly, it will feature games …
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