UKIE is joining the UKIE Government Kickstart scheme, to help fund games businesses to hire and train young people (aged 16-24) for roles within the videogames industry.
UKIE Supporting UK Gov’s Kickstart Scheme – Applications Open
Game Parade 2020 – Jam For Jobs
Game Parade 2020 is a brand new game jam, created specifically to help developers to find jobs within the UK games industry.
Tonight: One Special Night – LIVE
One Special Night is an evening of informative and entertaining punchy 10 minute talks by games industry legends to fundraise for Special Effect. It's a free livestream event, open to anyone - whether in the games industry, around it, or just a gamer eager to hear from the personailities behind some of the world's favourite …
BAFTA Crew GAMES: Applications Open
Applications for BAFTA Crew Games, the programme to help creators and practitioners in the early stage of their careers, are now open.
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Do you produce audio for videogames? UK Game Composers is a new project to capture all of the composers, performers, musicians, producers and other audio experts working in games across the whole of Britain.
Loot Boxes: UK Government Calls for Evidence
The UK government has opened its call for evidence over the use of 'randomised monetisation mechanics' aka loot boxes in videogames. The call is asking for input and feedback from gamers (and their parents/guardians), developers, industry, and academia over concerns that the use of loot boxes are harmful and should be subject to restrictions under …
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Access to Finance for Indie Game Studios
The online Access to Finance event from UKIE offers an opportunity for game developers and indie studios to discover different funding and finance options, to support their games and their businesses
Tonight: UK Games Biz Pub Quiz
Are you missing the social side of Gamescom? Help is at hand. Sign up now to take part in the big pub quiz for games industry professionals (?) hosted and curated by Jagex and Ukie. Rank in the top three players and you will win from a range of exciting prizes! In addition to this …
Entries Open For The Women In Games Awards 2020
Nominations have opened for the Women In Games Awards 2020. The competition celebrates and highlights the incredible work being done by women across the UK, with categories covering everything from development and technical roles, through to business, journalism and mentoring.
How To Attend Gamescom 2020
Gamescom 2020, which takes place in Cologne later this month has established itself as one of the most significant and valuable events in the global gaming calendar. This year, the event will be entirely online and virtual, but still offer opportunities to connect developers, platforms, publishers, service companies and investors to each other to secure …