The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill is currently undergoing scrutiny in Parliament. The bill consists of six parts and 26 schedules, addressing two primary areas: digital markets and proposed…
tigaMay 18, 2023
TIGA recently hosted its second annual Best Practice in Games Education Conference, with winners of the TIGA Education Awards 2022 revealing how they have achieved excellence in their universities and…
TIGA StaffMay 3, 2023
The Education Committee has warned that hastily implementing significant changes to post-16 qualifications could leave young people without appropriate qualification pathways and exacerbate worker shortages in critical sectors. Specifically, the…
tigaMay 2, 2023
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games courses at Anglia Ruskin University: BA (Hons) Computer…
Suzi StephensonApril 26, 2023
In a series of Parliamentary Questions, the Government has committed to supporting growth in the video games industry. The Government recognised the economic, cultural and social benefits of the video…
tigaApril 25, 2023
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, today announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 are open for entries. Creative Assembly, the studio behind…
Suzi StephensonApril 11, 2023
In a written question, submitted to the Department for Education by Matt Western MP, the Government confirmed that data suggests 75 higher education providers offered degrees in video games and…
tigaMarch 31, 2023
The ICO have shared details of a consultation they have published in relation to draft guidance for ‘likely to be accessed’ in the context of the Children’s code. In September…
tigaMarch 28, 2023
The CMA has launched a Market Investigation into the supply of mobile browsers and browser engines, and the distribution of cloud gaming services through app stores on mobile devices in…
Suzi StephensonMarch 23, 2023
This year’s second TIGA Industry and Education Roadshow with Creative Assembly visited Bournemouth University on March 8th, continuing its mission to provide faculty staff and students with first-hand insight into…
TIGA StaffMarch 20, 2023
A new report from Newzoo reveals that global consumer spending for PC and console gaming declined by 2.2% to a total of $92.3 billion in 2022. Despite the dip, Newzoo’s…
Suzi StephensonMarch 17, 2023
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, announced in the Budget on 15th March that Video Games Tax Relief will be replaced with a Video Games…
tigaMarch 17, 2023
TIGA responds to Spring Budget 2023 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, has delivered his 2023 Spring Budget. The Government announced that Video Games Tax…
tigaMarch 15, 2023
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games courses at Norwich University of the Arts: BA (Hons) Games…
tigaMarch 15, 2023
Universities UK is calling on the government to: Establish a UEZ in every university in the UK Use the UK’s pioneering university sector to support the growth of SMEs (small…
tigaMarch 14, 2023
Rebellion, the leading independent games developer behind internationally acclaimed video games including the Sniper Elite franchise and the Zombie Army series, has received the TIGA STAR Award. This Award scheme…
tigaMarch 9, 2023
During a discussion regarding tax relief in the creative industry, Lords recognised the value in the video games sector. See the exchange below: Lord Lansley (Con): My Lords, my noble friend…
tigaMarch 9, 2023
The ERA Yearbook, which publishes statistics on the UK music, video and games markets and is available to download here. Five key insights from the ERA Yearbook: Music, video…
tigaMarch 8, 2023
Today, TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, has published a new report calling for the establishment of a UK Video Games Investment Fund (VGIF) to support the…
tigaMarch 8, 2023