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Read More »OPINION: A slightly longer wait for tax breaks can’t hurt
This long and at times painful hardware generation – it will be eight years since the 360 unveiling when we see the Next Xbox in three weeks – is matched by just one other drawn out saga: tax breaks for games made in the UK. Every two steps forward on …
Read More »MP criticises lack of female representation in UK games development
Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central Chi Onwurah has asked Parliament to address the lack of females employed in UK games development. The call to action was made last night in a discussion about low-level female employment in the tech sector ahead of today’s International Girls in ICT Day. …
Read More »Israeli Govt failing to support games sector, claim devs
Decision makers not even aware of 'multibillion dollar industry'
Read More »Random House releases story-driven F2P title
British studio Failbetter assists book publisher's digital expansion to gaming
Read More »Tech leaders push for US immigration and education reform
Facebook, Google, Zynga, LinkedIn and others form political advocacy group
Read More »Video games tax breaks delayed in the UK
Games tax relief will not be approved by April 1stas the UK awaits confirmation from Europe. UK games trade body UKIE has stated that tax relief will still definitely happen, and the government is 100 per cent committed” to legislation. Tiga has also explained that tax relief is still awaiting …
Read More »Australian games fund guidelines finalised
Trade body adjusts requirements to suit team sizes and solo developers
Read More »Game execs call for acceptance of LGBT in games
EA, Kixeye, the ESA and others speak up on representation and diversity in the industry
Read More »President Obama endorses video games
US President says games can be a catalyst to inspire
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