TIGA, the trade association representing the UK games
industry, today announced Future Games of London as their newest member.
Future Games of London designs,
develops and publishes Smartphone and Tablet games. Founded in September 2009,
FGOL create wholly owned and original IP which by March 2012 had achieved over
36 million downloads worldwide. More than 6 million people play their games
every month and since the launch of their first title in April 2010, mobile
users around the world have spent a total of 3,967 years playing FGOL games. By
the end of 2010, one in twelve iPhones worldwide had an FGOL game installed on
it. They aim to reach over 100 million people by the end of 2012.
Titles such as Hungry Shark, Pool Bar, and Snooker Club
have been international best sellers, with FGOL number 1 hits now registered in
77 countries. They have a strong global presence, particularly in the USA
(40%), UK (10%), Japan (9%), South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Germany, France
and Italy.
Ian Harper, CEO of Future Games of London explains the
reason why he decided to join TIGA:
“As an independent games creator, TIGA allows us to
have a voice on issues that financially affect our business here in the UK. As
many more smaller independent studios spring up around the country the mix of
studios in the UK is rapidly changing away from large console studios, and so
new ideas and perspectives are needed for the times ahead. FGOL look forward to
help inform the debate and raising issues that affect independent game creators
and publishers selling direct to customers internationally.”
Dr. Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO welcomed the organisation to
TIGA:
“Future Games of London epitomises the changing nature of
the UK video games industry. It is young company, owns its own IP, is export
focused and delivers games on smartphone and tablet devices on Apple and
Android platforms. The company has already developed some hugely successful
games and has exciting plans for the future. TIGA is concentrating on
supporting and championing the new wave of independent game developers and
digital publishers.. We are proud to welcome Future of Games of London to
TIGA.”
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Notes to editors:
About TIGA:
TIGA
is the trade association representing the UK’s games industry. The majority of
our members are either independent games developers or in-house publisher owned
developers. We also have games publishers, outsourcing companies, technology
businesses and universities amongst our membership. TIGA won 10 business awards and was
nominated a finalist for 9 other awards during 2010 and 2011. In 2010 TIGA won two business awards including
‘Trade Association of the Year’ from the Trade Association Forum.
In 2011, TIGA
won eight business awards including ‘Trade Association of the Year’ from the
Trade Association Forum, ‘Outstanding Organisation’ from the Chartered
Management Institute and two Global Business Excellence Awards, including
‘Outstanding Marketing Campaign’.
Richard Wilson won the ‘Leadership Award’ from the Trade Association
Forum and the ‘Outstanding Leader’ award from the Chartered Management
Institute. TIGA is an Investors in People organisation.
TIGA's vision is to make the UK
the best place in the world to do games business.
We focus on three sets
of activities: political representation, generating media coverage and
developing services that enhance the competitiveness of our members. This
means that TIGA members are effectively represented in the corridors of power,
their voice is heard in the media and they receive benefits that make a
material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs and
improved commercial opportunities.
For further information, please contact Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO on:
07875 939 643, or email richard.wilson@tiga.org.