TIGA, the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry, has today announced that Top 45 law firm Weightmans LLP will present Best Debut Game at the 5th TIGA Games Industry Awards.
The sold out TIGA Games Industry Award ceremony will take place on10th November 2016 at the spectacular Christ Church Spitalifields, a restored Hawksmooor Baroque church situated in the heart of London’s vibrant East End. Whilst dinner tickets have sold out some balcony (standing) tickets remain and are on sale now at www.tiga.org/awards/ceremony
Sean Crotty, Weightmans representative and Partner in the firm, will present the award for Best Debut Game. Shortlisted for the hotly contested award are games developers:
Cloudhead Games – The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed
ConcernedApe – Stardew Valley
Ghost Gown Games – Overcooked
iNK Stories – 1979 Revolution: Black Friday
nDreams – The Assembly
No Code – Super Arc Light
Sigtrap Ltd – Sublevel Zero
Snowhound Games – Apestorm: Full Bananas
Triangular Pixels – Unseen Diplomacy
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment – LEGO Dimensions
Weightmans itself has been shortlisted for Best Legal Services supplier for the second year running. The firm is regularly ranked by legal directories as having some of the most extensive experience of negotiating deals with major publishers and platform holders in the UK, and is recognised as one of the leading providers of digital media services to the gaming sector outside London.
TIGA CEO Dr. Richard Wilson said:
“I am delighted to announce that Silver sponsor Weightmans will be presenting the award for Best Debut Game. This category is hotly contested between a wide range of studios and reflects the spread of talent in the UK.
“Weightmans are a top law firm and have a deep understanding of our industry. It is excellent to have Weightmans LLP supporting the TIGA Games Industry Awards.”
Weightmans Partner Sean Crotty is well known for his advice to the gaming industry. He said:
“I am delighted to both present an award and represent the firm for a potential win ourselves. The games industry continues to move at an impressive pace and I look forward to celebrating the achievements of all involved.
“Weightmans is committed to the games industry and this nomination is evidence of our continued success in the field.”
To keep updated on all the wins of the night please follow the evening’s events on Twitter via @TIGAmovement or see our website for details. All shortlisted categories can be viewed here.
Notes to editors:
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 24 business awards and commendations and has been successfully accredited as an Investors in People organisation three times. TIGA focuses on three sets of activities:
Political representation
Media representation
Business 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.
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For further information, you can also contact: Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO by email: richard.wilson@tiga.org
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