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MCV can reveal that the total UK games market was worth a colossal 3.356 billion in 2007. The exclusive figures, courtesy of ELSPA/ChartTrack, include total games software, console hardware and gaming accessories. The latest stats crown a record-breaking year for the UK industry, in which the console handheld market – …

Trade body ELSPA has said it is looking forward to working with the UK Government on its 372 million plan to reduce obesity. Yesterday’s Department of Health action plan revealed yesterday stated that it will Set up a working group with the entertainment technology industry to ensure that they continue …

Thanks to a Wii and DS hardware stock boost there are five DS and Wii exclusives in this week’s ELSPA/ChartTrack all format chart. Alongside best seller Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, DS’ duo of Brain Training titles, Super Mario Galaxy and Wii Play make up half the top …

Following’s Gordon Brown’s comments to The Sun this week, ELSPA has been in dialogue with the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform – and has been told that despite the tabloid’s spin on the story, Brown’s opinion on games has not changed. We were obviously concerned by the Prime …

Many in the UK games industry are hoping that the news of the EC passing France’s proposal for studio tax credits will pave the way for similar legislation in the UK – but both the Government and publishing body ELSPA have warned against the possible complications of such a move in …

ELSPA has responded to the new DCMS Select Committee review into the potential effects of harmful content, adding that it takes adult content ‘very seriously’ We welcome the announcement of the DCMS Select Committee to hold an enquiry into ‘potential risks from harmful material on the Internet and in video …

Julian Brazier MP has presented a bill to create a new industry body, which will work alongside the BBFC in handling age ratings and hearing appeals. Publishers association ELSPA has reacted to the news by requesting a meeting with the MP to discuss the proposal. We note with interest the …

Minister for state for culture. media and sport Margaret Hodge will be the star speaker at ELSPA’s Annual General Meeting on October 22nd. Hodge is set to outline the Government’s position in relation to the games industry, and will follow it up with an open question and answer session. We …

Minister for state for culture. media and sport Margaret Hodge will be the star speaker at ELSPA’s Annual General Meeting on October 22nd. Hodge is set to outline the Government’s position in relation to the games industry, and will follow it up with an open question and answer session. We …

Some major new titles invade the top ten this week as the charts continue to hot up. A resurgent Midway will be pleased with Stranglehold’s debut at number two, while Nintendo’s Super Paper Mario arrives in fourth to keep the number of Nintendo-punlished titles in the top ten at a …