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UK trade body UKIE and age ratings firm PEGI has rejected criticism that it’s not doing enough to prevent children getting its hands on adult video games. Last week, the PEGI age ratings system came under scrutiny after videos showing children younger than 18 receiving GTA V appeared on YouTube. …

Nine UK game developers and publishers have won seats on the UKIE board following recent elections. Elected board members include Remode CEO Ella Romanos, Four Door Lemon MD Simon Barratt and Mediatonic’s Geoff Heath. Sega’s John Clark, Microsoft’s Jonathan Grimes, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment’s Spencer Crossley, Mastertronic’s Andy Payne, Activision …

Nine game devs and execs named on board as total membership hits 185

Industry trade body UKIE said it would like to explore a closer relationship with its counterpart Tiga at its Annual General Meeting today. There have been numerous calls from the industry in the past for a single UK trade organisation to represent developers, and UKIE has now expressed its interest …

Separation means 'half our voice, half our power,' says Andy Payne

Trade bodies say members fully committed to legal obligations, but Jo Twist warns against inadvertently isolating UK consumers

Volunteers ready to inspire next generation of game creators

Games industry representative and trade body UKIE has hit back at The Mirror’s headline blaming Call of Duty for a US Navy base massacre. The story ‘Driven to Kill by Call of Duty?’ says that Aaron Alexis went on a gun rampage after becoming addicted to violent video games. But …

'We need much better official statistics on the true size and shape of the game industry,' says Jo Twist

Trade body, Fat Pebble and Develop select Fayju as a prime example of remarkable talent in the UK