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TIGA recognised as an Investors in People organisation for the fourth time

TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to realising the potential of their…

Suzi StephensonApril 8, 2019

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TIGA calls for further R&D funding for the creative industries

The Government has revealed that Innovate UK funding to businesses has reached nearly £5 billion since 2014. Innovate UK is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a national funding…

Suzi StephensonApril 5, 2019

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Brexit update

Yesterday, the House of Commons passed a bill which requires the Prime Minister to request an extension of Article 50 beyond 12 April 2019. The draft legislation does not specify…

Suzi StephensonApril 4, 2019

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Rebellion Founders Jason and Chris Kingsley Announced as First Develop:Brighton 2019 Keynote

Last chance to purchase Super Early Bird conference passes Wednesday, 3 April: Tandem Events, organisers of Develop:Brighton has announced that Rebellion Developments co-founders Jason Kingsley OBE and Chris Kingsley OBE…

Suzi StephensonApril 3, 2019

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Brexit update

Theresa May is expected to meet Jeremy Corbyn later today in an attempt to resolve the Brexit impasse. The Prime Minister made the offer in a statement last night following…

Suzi StephensonApril 3, 2019

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2019 Women in Games Campaign

We recently worked with Mediaplanet UK on the 2019 Women in Games Campaign. The content will be distributed to leading events of the coming months, such as London Games Festival…

Suzi StephensonApril 2, 2019

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House of Lords activity on loot boxes

The Government has responded to a parliamentary written question on loot boxes in online games. The question, tabled by Lord Bishop of St Albans, questions the Government over their plans,…

Suzi StephensonApril 1, 2019

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TIGA welcomes Government research into R&D funding

Government Minister, Chris Skidmore MP, has announced the commissioning of research into the future design of UK funding schemes for research. Sir Adrian Smith, Chief Executive of the Alan Turing…

Suzi StephensonMarch 28, 2019

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EU has completed its ‘no deal’ preparations

The EU has announced it has completed its preparation for the possible eventuality of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. While the EU states a ‘no deal’ scenario is not desirable, it…

Suzi StephensonMarch 28, 2019

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Government announce new measures to support modern Industrial Strategy

On 13 March 2019, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, delivered his 2019 Spring Statement. As part of the Government’s plan to invest 2.4% of GDP by 2027…

Suzi StephensonMarch 25, 2019

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Grads in Games Awards, Search For A Star & Sumo Digital Rising Star Finals Day

Grads in Games Awards & ‘Search for a Star’ & ‘Sumo Digital Rising Star’ Finals and Conference Day returns on April 17th, with this year’s event being even bigger and…

Suzi StephensonMarch 20, 2019

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MPs call for tougher measures to protect children online

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing has published a report exploring the positive and negative health impacts of social media.…

Suzi StephensonMarch 20, 2019

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Brexit update

Yesterday the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow ruled that he would not allow a third Meaningful Vote on the EU Withdrawal Agreement unless the motion is ‘substantially…

Suzi StephensonMarch 19, 2019

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TIGA comments on the 2019 Spring Statement

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, has delivered his 2019 Spring Statement. TIGA, the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video…

Suzi StephensonMarch 15, 2019

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Brexit update

Last night the House of Commons passed a motion to reject a no-deal Brexit by 321 to 278 votes. MPs had earlier supported an amendment moved by Yvette Cooper MP…

Suzi StephensonMarch 14, 2019

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House of Lords call for a new body to regulate the digital world

The House of Lords has called on the Government to establish a new Digital Authority to oversee the regulation of tech companies. A report titled ‘Regulating in the digital world’…

Suzi StephensonMarch 13, 2019

Industry News

IKINEMA Advances the Future of Game Animation, reveal at GDC 2019

Company roadmap set to reshape the industry of real-time game animation. Games companies already harness new IKINEMA Studio, a cross-discipline animation framework, In-game Retargeting tool released plus gamer centric character…

Suzi StephensonMarch 11, 2019

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Entries Now Open For The Develop:Star Awards 2019

Presentations To Take Place 10 July During Develop:Brighton 2019 Wednesday March 6, 2019: Tandem Events has announced that nominations are now open for the Develop:Star Awards taking place during Develop:Brighton…

Suzi StephensonMarch 6, 2019

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How to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit: TIGA’s guidance

TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has today published a guide on how businesses in our industry can prepare for the potential scenario of a ‘no…

Suzi StephensonMarch 1, 2019

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Lords uncertainty over UK participation in EU programmes

The EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee has published its report 'Brexit: the Erasmus and Horizon programmes'. The report highlights the impact of Brexit on UK participation in the EU’s international exchange…

Suzi StephensonFebruary 25, 2019

TIGA Press Releases & Games Industry News

TIGA recognised as an Investors in People organisation for the fourth time

TIGA calls for further R&D funding for the creative industries

Brexit update

Rebellion Founders Jason and Chris Kingsley Announced as First Develop:Brighton 2019 Keynote

Brexit update

2019 Women in Games Campaign

House of Lords activity on loot boxes

TIGA welcomes Government research into R&D funding

EU has completed its ‘no deal’ preparations

Government announce new measures to support modern Industrial Strategy

Grads in Games Awards, Search For A Star & Sumo Digital Rising Star Finals Day

MPs call for tougher measures to protect children online

Brexit update

TIGA comments on the 2019 Spring Statement

Brexit update

House of Lords call for a new body to regulate the digital world

IKINEMA Advances the Future of Game Animation, reveal at GDC 2019

Entries Now Open For The Develop:Star Awards 2019

How to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit: TIGA’s guidance

Lords uncertainty over UK participation in EU programmes

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