UK video games studio numbers rise and employment surges, as new research identifies regional hubs

Posted on 31 Aug 2023 by The Manufacturer
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The UK game development sector contributes £3.68bn to GDP annually. Image courtesy of Shutterstock

TIGA’s Making Games in the UK 2023 report also reveals increases in tax revenues and investment, and showcases the games industry’s contribution to the Levelling Up agenda

Employment in the UK’s games development sector has surged by 11.4 per cent, while studio numbers have increased by almost 18 per cent, according to new figures released today by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry. During the period from December 2021 and April 2023, wider games industry employment, tax revenues…

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