Nottingham-based mobile games developer gives full support to 10th edition of Europe’s biggest video games industry awards.
October 9th 2020, Nottingham UK – Lockwood Publishing Ltd, creator of social mobile universe Avakin Life, is proud to announce a headline sponsorship of The Independent Game Developers Association and their industry-defining TIGA Awards for 2020.
The awards, which will be streamed via TIGA’s social media channels from 24th-26th November, celebrate excellence in games development, and recognise the achievements of studios of all sizes across the industry.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Halli Bjornsson, CEO of Lockwood Publishing, said:
“TIGA’s support over the years has been invaluable in helping us build a universe that millions now call home. Together we recognise the crucial role games play in modern society, and these awards are a celebration of creative, technological and business brilliance in gaming. They’re a chance to connect and recognise landmark achievements in what has been a challenging year for many. We are delighted to support the 2020 awards and can’t wait for the celebrations to start.”
TIGA CEO Dr Richard Wilson OBE said:
“The TIGA Games Industry Awards celebrate excellence in games development, publishing, education and business. I would like to thank Lockwood Publishing for generously sponsoring our Awards and making the recognition of excellence in our industry possible.”
In Avakin Life, Lockwood Publishing has created a virtual world that empowers players through self-expression and creativity. The game, which recently hit a landmark 200 million registered users, won two accolades at the TIGA Awards in 2019, including the publicly-voted Game of the Year, and continues to expand through partnerships with brands in the music and fashion industries.
–ENDS–
Notes to editors:
Contact:
For more information get in touch at
oliver.kern@lockwood-publishing.com
About Avakin Life
Avakin Life is a mobile app where players navigate a virtual world with no limits and no judgement. Players create the avatar of their dreams with which they can discover the boundless potential of the Avakin Life community made up of more than 200 million users from all around the world.
About Lockwood Publishing
Lockwood Publishing is one of the leading independent UK mobile games companies. The award winning team is headquartered in Nottingham with further studios in Newcastle, Lisbon and Vilnius. Lockwood develops and publishes Avakin Life, a huge 3D virtual world where players become avatars and explore, create and meet others in a rich world.
About TIGA
TIGA is the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry. Since 2010, TIGA has won 28 business awards and commendations and has been successfully accredited as an Investors in People organisation four times. TIGA focuses on four sets of activities:
- Political representation
- Media representation
- University accreditation and recognising excellent employment practices via the TIGA STAR
- Membership services
This enhances the competitiveness of our members by providing benefits that make a material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs and improved commercial opportunities. It also means our members’ voices are heard in the corridors of power and positively represented in national, broadcast and UK video games trade media.
Get in touch:
Tel: 0845 468 2330
Email: info@tiga.org
Web: www.tiga.org
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tigamovement
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TIGAMovement
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/tiga
For further information, you can also contact: Dr Richard Wilson, OBE TIGA CEO by email: richard.wilson@tiga.org