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We're not there yet, warns cautious Take-Two SVP Seb Belcher

The glamour of web fads and video gaming is being put ahead of tangible technology that can be exported from the UK, Sir James Dyson has said. Speaking to theRadio Times, the British entrepreneur famous for inventing the Dyson vacuum cleaner said too much emphasis was being placed on sectors …

British inventor claims game industry should not be put ahead of 'tangible technology we can export'

Tories ask for industry feedback on development subsidies

The Conservative Party has launched a microsite explaining the reasons why it believes the UK video games industry is worthy of a tax break. The coalition’s gaming tax breaks will come into effect on April 1st and could see dev costs slashed by 25 per cent for those projects that …

The Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched an investigation of the circumstances surrounding OpCapita’s acquisition of Comet and the chain’s subsequent collapse. The decision comes amidst growing unease about OpCapita owner Henry Jackson who will reportedly pocket some 50m as Comet prepares to close its doors today. Other reports claim …

No minimum spend threshold as government looks to support developers of all sizes

The UK government has unveiled details of the cultural test for video games tax relief in its draft legislation released today. To pass the tests, provided below, a game must be awarded at least 16 points to be eligible for tax breaks. Developers will be awarded with four points for …

Government details developer eligibility for tax relief

Games industry relief structure expected to be detailed Autumn Statement. What do you want?