Will Theresa May quit? Will the Brexit pause button be pressed? Where did Lord Buckethead get that lovely helmet? These are just some of the questions the UK is waking up to this morning after the surprise news that Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election has resulted in …
Read More »Ukie unveil manifesto to ‘Power Up the UK games industry’
Industry body presents ten recommendations for a successful UK games industry
Read More »Government educational adviser speaks out against Minecraft in schools
Draws widespread criticism for suggesting "We need to drain the swamp of gimmicks."
Read More »UK Games Fund returns for round 3 with £25,000 up for grabs
"“The UK is a world leader when it comes to making video games, and we’re determined to make sure this continues long into the future."
Read More »Iran bans Pokémon Go over security concerns
Government body High Council of Virtual Spaces rules to outlaw app, with suggestions that a fatwa applies to the monster-catching possibly playing a part
Read More »UK Games Tax Relief expenditure nears £500m
135 claims made since launch in April 2014, with £45 million paid out during 2015/16
Read More »TIGA release Brexit survival guide for UK government
20-page report recommends policies to help retain talent, protect IP and grow British games businesses
Read More »Wave 2 UK Games Fund recipients include Titan Souls and Frozen Synapse devs
The UK government has announced the 23 British developers awarded in its second round of UK Games Fund winners. The Fund is a four-year initiative to support the UK development community, and provides recipients with grants of up to 50,000 to bring their game projects to market and grow their …
Read More »Titan Souls and Frozen Synapse creators among second wave of UK Games Fund recipients
UK government will provide creators with grants of up to £50,000 to support the development of projects and growth of studios
Read More »Australian Greens party calls for Producer Tax Offset for devs as part of $158m games investment
Political party also proposes revival of short-lived Australian Interactive Games Fund and $5m funding for creative working spaces
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