TIGA has launched a frankly excellent research report into sources of funding for game developers operating in the United Kingdom. Covering everything from crowd-funding and work-for-hire, through to Angel investors, venture capitalists, project finance and debt, the guide lays out in simple, easily-understood terms what it takes to find funding in today's video games industry, …
Develop Wants YOU(r Games)
In addition to organising secret events, Develop magazine is also putting together a list of forthcoming titles for a directory of new games from the UK. It's an awesome idea and one long overdue... The initial list can be found here. It contains 156 games, which seems... a little light. Less than a dozen are …
Gamescom – Free Match Making Service Offered To EU Companies
The lovely people at Creative Europe have just notified us of a new match making service for companies attending Gamescom in August. The service offers professionals a unique and efficient way to speed up business meetings at Gamescom.  If you're interested in gaining access to new markets, up-scaling your technological base, marketing or other related topics, …
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Ludometrics Bodychecks Radius Fest
Radius is a new indie games festival, held in the heart of London. It took place last week and drew in dozens of indie developers including our very own David Thomson of Ludometrics fame. Because he is a splendid fellow and thoroughly nice chap, Dave's written a round-up of the show for us. Thank you …
Game Creators Hit Sunday Times Rich List
A number of prominent figures in the games industry hit last weekend's Sunday Times Rich List. King.com's Mel Morris (£407m, 238th), co-founder Riccardo Zacconi (£354m, 271st), co-founder Sabastian Knutsson (£200m, 458th) and CEO Stephane Kurgan (£85m, 989th) all appear following the company's initial public offering. Rockstar Games' Sam and Dan Houser are also placed (£90m, 947th) as …
Pixel Blimp Second In Imagine Cup
Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is a prestigious student based competition, celebrating the best student start-ups across three categories: Innovation World Citizenship Games Pixel Blimp, formed by students from the University of Abertay, went on to win the regional finals and placed 2nd in the national finals which were held at UCL London in April 2014. Only …
Gamescom – We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside
Gamescom is the world's biggest games industry event. Taking place in Cologne, Germany in August (13th-17th), the UK will once more have a prominent stand at the event. UKIE will once again be taking a 400 square metre space and will designing and managing the area to ensure every company can benefit. There are a …
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IGDA Announces New Board Of Directors Line Up
The International Game Developers Association is a very good thing indeed. If you're planning any sort of career in the video games and interactive industries, then you really should be a member of the organisation. The IGDA has just announced its new directors following the board meeting in April. Â Tom Buscaglia was elected chair of …
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Develop Indie Showcase Submissions Now Open
The fourth Develop Indie Showcase is now open for submissions. The Showcase gives indie studios an opportunity to gain exposure for their games - and receive direct feedback from a panel of judges. Last year's Indie Showcase featured Paladin Studios' Momonga Pinball Adventures, Nyamyam Games' Tengami, 232 Studios' Epic Eric, and Greenfly Studios' Drop That Candy . Criteria for applying …
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BAFTA Breakthrough Brits – Apply Now!
Game developers, BAFTA wants you. Â Breakthrough Brits is a brand new competition which is open to people working in the UK's screen industries. Â Including games. Â According to BAFTA: The Academy is looking for exceptional individuals who are already working professionally in the Games, Film and TV industries. This is an open call-out and we encourage …