games industry
UK Government to invest £30m into local gaming industry but nothing for esports
The UK Government has committed £30 million to invest in helping grow the United Kingdom’s gaming industry. A […]
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June 24, 2025
Hytale development axed after game studio admits preparation for closure
In a devastating blow, a decade of game development has ended in the cancellation of Hytale. Hypixel Studios […]
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June 24, 2025
Fortnite Blitz Royale launched for limited time only
Epic Games has announced a new five-minute Fortnite Blitz Royale mode. Currently slated to be available to play […]
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June 18, 2025
Fortnite Expeditions launches as new LEGO PvE co-op
Adding to the expansive Fortnite universe, Epic Games has released a new PvE (player vs. environment) game mode […]
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June 18, 2025
Top things you missed from Summer Game Fest opening showcase
Summer Game Fest is here and kicked off in style with the Opening Showcase. Following the hype of […]
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June 7, 2025
Atomfall developer nominated for Best Game at the Develop: Star Awards 2025 in Brighton
Three British developers have been nominated for Best Game at the Develop: Star Awards 2025. Held at the […]
May 16, 2025
Esports thrive but lack of government investment could see UK games industry miss out on £500m
British games body Ukie has called upon the government to offer stronger backing for the UK’s games industry […]
May 7, 2025
Melanin Gamers CEO Annabel Ashalley-Anthony a part of London Games Festival 2025 Ensemble line-up
Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, CEO and Founder of Melanin Gamers, a UK-based platform dedicated to supporting gamers of colour, has […]
March 26, 2025
Norwich Games Festival 2025 to feature esports career panel
Image credit: Norwich Games Festival – The Forum – Luke Witcomb Norwich Games Festival 2025 will feature a […]
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March 14, 2025
Ukie calls for Digital Creativity GCSE to be introduced in the UK
Ukie, the not-for-profit trade body that represents the UK games and interactive entertainment industry, has called on government […]
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November 20, 2024
The UK loses another games event as WASD shuts down, but gains one as London Games Festival 2025 announces New Game Plus, plus Epic.LAN offers space to indie devs
UK games event WASD has closed down, with its parent company Roucan Events & Content Ltd entering liquidation. […]
November 15, 2024
UK’s first full-time Gamer-in-Residence hired to play video games with patients in Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity has announced its new Gamer-in-Residence role after more than £100,000 was raised through the […]
October 24, 2024
How Mobile Payments Are Changing the Esports and Video Game Industry
Ad (you must be aged 18+ to bet; please be gamble aware) The ongoing development of new technologies […]
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September 3, 2024
Which UK party is best for the games industry in the 2024 general election? We analyse their manifestos, as Ukie’s esports lead welcomes Labour’s creative economy and games plans
With the UK 2024 general election happening on July 4th, which political parties have pledged support for the […]
July 2, 2024
Number of UK games start-ups on the rise amidst layoffs
The number of new gaming companies incorporated in the UK jumped by nearly a quarter (22%) last year, […]
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March 19, 2024