Former PC Zone editor now sector manager for regional development agency

Jamie Sefton joins Game Republic

Long-time journalist Jamie Sefton has joined Yorkshire game development body Game Republic.

Sefton, previously of Future Publishing and Dennis Publishing, has spent ten years in the games press, editing PC Zone for two years and contributing to magazines such as Official Nintendo Magazine and Official Xbox 360 Magazine and websites including CVG.co.uk.

“I am delighted to join Screen Yorkshire at a time when strengthening the region’s games sector is a key strategy in the screen agency’s future," said Sefton.

"I look forward to playing an integral part in the delivery of this strategy, combining my passion for videogames and God’s County!”

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