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"Whoever it is needs to be a gamer and carry a good amount of credibility. Dominik Diamond knew his games or at least gave that impression. That’s crucial if the show is to gain the attention of today’s gamers. I’d have Bill Bailey as the actual GamesMaster."Rob Saunders – Head …

Bringing a bit of light relief to the heavy subject of tax, Chancellor Alistair Darling’s move to offer tax relief to some UK games developers has sparked interest amongst the Twitter-using public and become one of the morning’s most discussed subjects. At the time of writing, #culturallybritishtaxbreakgames is the most …

Ahead of the opening of its first UK stores in Liverpool, Southampton, Merry Hill and Thurrock next month, Verdict Research consulting director Neil Saunders has told MCV that Best Buy poses little danger for established High Street games retailers. Best Buy’s UK arrival shouldn’t prove too much of a threat …

2K Games has announced an autumn release date for its upcoming open-world mobster action game Mafia II. The title will hit UK stores on August 27th for PS3, PC and Xbox 360, three days after its US release. It’s in development by 2K Czech – the team behind the award-winning …

The Internet Advertising Bureau has formed a new video games steering group that hopes to drive growth in internet advertising within the sector and to establish a code of best practise within the industry. Companies already involved in the scheme include Microsoft, SCEE and EA, according to NewMediaAge. Gaming is …

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 …

The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport has revealed to Develop more details on Labour’s plan for game development tax breaks. The culture department said that UK game tax break system will be a customised version of the existing tax system for the film industry. It will be consulted …

The importance of the UK video games industry is at last being recognised – that’s the conclusion of trade body ELSPA in light of the Government’s pledge to support the UK games industry with tax breaks. The organisation has also pledged to continue working with the government during the scheduled …

The British game industry is revelling in the news that the UK will now receive game development tax breaks. Today’s Budget report saw Chancellor Alistair Darling tell the House of Commons that the UK game industry needs support from the country to remain globally competitive, before introducing a tax break …

The last Budget of the current Government will provide tax help for the UK games industry, Chancellor Alistair Darling has said. Speaking at today’s Budget report, the UK Chancellor told the House of Commons that the UK game industry needs support. He spoke of a tax credit system similar to …