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We are the trade body for the UK games and interactive entertainment industry. Our mission is to supercharge the future of the UK video games industry. www.ukie.org.uk

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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We’ve got a stacked lineup for this year’s The Funding Formula! To name a few of our over 20 speakers, we’ll have Colin Macdonald from UK Games Fund, Joe Burridge from Play Ventures, and Oliver Jenkinson from Finstock Capital speaking on the day. Tickets available now. zurl.co/UiNDp
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The Funding Formula 2026
Eventbrite - Ukie (United Kingdom Interactive Entertainment) presents The Funding Formula 2026 - Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Glaziers Hall, London, England. Find event and ticket information.
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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thank you! Since launching our Behind the Screens survey, we’ve been very pleased with the positive response from across the games industry. A huge thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete it and share their knowledge with us. Take part: forms.gle/bE8YrvrBaMnB...
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Behind the Screens: UK Videogame Preservation Survey
The Behind the Screens survey intends to establish a general picture of what videogame related collections already exist in the UK, and to assess levels of awareness towards videogame preservation and...
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POC IN PLAY @pocinplay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
POC in Play x Melanin Gamers meetups are here! 🎉 Join us & Melanin Gamers @melaningamers.bsky.social on 22 October for a panel and networking with games industry peers and leaders. Hosted with Ukie / Raise The Game @ukieofficial.bsky.social 🎮 🎟️ Free tickets! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pocinplay-...
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POCinPlay & Melanin Gamers Meetups
Welcome back to the POCinPlay meetups, now organised in collaboration with Melanin Gamers!
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
With the rise of AI, fake news and scams are becoming harder to spot than ever before. Building media literacy matters now more than ever. We're proud to be supporting @internetmatters.bsky.social in highlighting their Find the Fake quiz series. zurl.co/VoosW
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Tickets for our Annual Conference are now live! We’ll be uniting leaders from across the UK games and interactive entertainment ecosystem. 🗓️ Date: 11 February 2027 📍 Location: TOGETHER.SPACE Further details including speakers and programme highlights will be announced soon. zurl.co/vfmxR
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Great news for the UK games sector, Ukie CEO Nick Poole OBE has been named to the new Creative Trade Forum, launched at the Edinburgh International Festival. Games are rightly recognised here and we look forward to representing the industry's interests as the Forum gets to work. zurl.co/3N75l
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New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival
The Creative Trade Forum, a new partnership between government and industries to boost UK creative businesses, has been launched today in Edinburgh.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🎟️ Tickets for our Annual Conference go live Tuesday 1 September Save the date, our Annual Conference is returning on Thursday 11 February 2027, hosted at TOGETHER.SPACE, London. More details will follow in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our page: ukie.org.uk/conference/ See you there 🎮
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It was great to see Ukie CEO @nickpoole1.bsky.social sit down with @gamedeveloper.bsky.social to discuss how building relationships across the UK and US game ecosystems can be a catalyst for growth in the future. Hear what he had to say: www.gamedeveloper.com/business/bey...
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Beyond Outsourcing: How Partnerships are Evolving
At GDC 2026, Nick Poole joined Game Developer’s Alissa McAloon on the GDC Commons stage to explore the evolving relationship between US and UK studios.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Gamescom is nearly here and we're looking forward to being there to support and promote the UK games industry. If you aren't going and want to learn more about our international work, why not check out our virtual trade missions on YouTube: zurl.co/lmd0n
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🚨 Big news: Digital Schoolhouse is partnering with Roblox Studio to bring free video game creation to UK classrooms! Reaching thousands of schools over the next 12 months, with a dedicated 'unplugged' option for schools without devices or internet. 🎮📖 More here: zurl.co/xqpUL
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Government has announced a range of changes to the forthcoming subscriptions regime that will impact UK games companies. Ukie is calling for clarity for businesses following new proposals on consumer subscription refunds. You can find our full statement here: lnkd.in/gf3EwjU3
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📢 Save the date: Our Annual Conference returns on 11th February 2027 at Together Space, London. Whether it's the policy discussions shaping the future of UK games or the networking that sparks new partnerships this is the event to be part of. More details including ticketing pricing to follow.
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PlanetPlay @planetplay.com · 09/06/2026
We're teaming up with @unicef.org to harness the power of play for good! This October, we're launching the PlayForEveryChild PC Games Collection - a bundle of PC games that lets players support children around the world. Studios and publishers, get in touch to donate titles to the collection!
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Reminder: We are actively accepting nominations from Ukie members to become Board members. Get applying today 👇 ukie.org.uk/news/ukie-bo...
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Not long until For One Night Only kicks off! Watch the show here live on @ign.com at 19:00 BST: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lw_... And don't forget to check out the FONO Steam sale showcasing hundreds more games Made In The UK!
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A Spotlight on UK Game Development – For One Night Only Showcase 2026
YouTube video by IGN
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For One Night Only @fonogames.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Not long to go now until our inaugural For One Night Only showcase and it's gonna be pretty EPIC 😏 But don't just take our word for it; here's a cheeky teaser on what to look forward to (and more!) 🫵 See you tomorrow at 7pm BST.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Ukie Board nominations open on Friday 31st July 2026. We're looking for individuals from across our membership who are ready to help shape the strategic direction of our indsutry. Look out for more details in the Board Nominations pack which will be made live on Friday 31st July 2026.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Today we are launching the 2025 UK Games Industry Workforce Demographics Survey, the third edition of this research into who works in UK games and how they experience it. You can find the full survey and our response to the findings right here: ukie.org.uk/news/ukie-re...
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Ukie Responds to UK Games Industry Workforce Demographics Survey Findings - Ukie
Ukie publishes the 2025 UK Games Industry Workforce Demographics Survey, the third edition exploring who works in games, their experiences, and industry attitudes.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
⚽ England may have knocked Mexico out of the World Cup earlier this week, but there's no rivalry when it comes to games, Mexico is one of the most exciting growth markets for UK studios! Find out why at our free Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico this Thurs (4-5.30pm) Sign up: zurl.co/OWCPN
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Games are now the world's largest entertainment sector, and the UK is at the heart of it. In this article, our CEO Nick Poole writes about why this matters; from GTA VI's roots in Dundee to the indie studios shaping today's culture. Read now 👇 www.businessandindustry.co.uk/the-creative...
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Today we're hosting the @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social Playful Computing Conference! To coincide with our conference, in the Times today, Lord Gascoigne spoke about his committee's call to use video games to tackle the construction skills crisis. Read more: www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our CEO Nick Poole asked a simple question 9 months ago, who are the next generation of games leaders? The response blew us away. In this piece for PocketGamer.biz, he reflects on what those nominations revealed and what they mean for how we invest in talent and training. zurl.co/clAIJ
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Mobile games industry news, discussion, analysis, opinion, events, jobs, and more
Eveything that's going on in the mobile games industry.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Proud to partner with Internet Matters on a free guide helping parents talk confidently with their kids about life online. Legislation sets a floor, not a ceiling. The real difference can be made at home through positive and healthy conversations about games and online safety. 👉 zurl.co/ukH1x
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The Government has announced social media restrictions for under-16s. Video games are distinct from social media, and today's announcement recognises that. The industry has built, and continues to build player safety, through age ratings, parental controls, and more. Full statement: zurl.co/55sEg
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Ukie responds to Government's social media restrictions for under 16s - Ukie
Ukie, the trade body for the UK video games industry, welcomes the Government's confirmation that video games are explicitly recognised as distinct from social media
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Ben Goldsborough MP @bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🎮 Norfolk has a gaming industry success story that deserves to be heard in Westminster. Today I joined industry leaders at Westminster Games Week to discuss how we better support one of the UK's fastest growing and most innovative sectors.
A photo of Ben Goldsborough MP attending the Westminster Games Week roundtable, hosted by Charlotte Nichols MP, alongside industry experts.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
This week the UK games industry took over Westminster and made its voice heard. Policy on skills, tax, and regulation will shape this sector's future, being in those rooms with policymakers and MPs mattered. Thanks to sponsors Side, Discord, IO Interactive, Roblox, and Sony for making it possible.
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The Festival of Play Dundee is here! Delighted to be bringing creative computing workshops to the pupils of Scotland. Local companies talking to children about their careers. Innovative lessons showing children how games can teach computing skills. All thanks to EA and Abertay University.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Westminster Games Week is here! Three days in Parliament showcasing the UK games industry, a British success story contributing £8.8bn to the economy. Britain builds the games the world plays. Let's keep it that way. ukie.org.uk/our-campaigns/
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Ukie HR Connect is back! Join senior HR and People Ops leaders from across the video games industry on 15 June to tackle the two biggest forces reshaping studios right now: AI and employment law reform. 📍 RSM UK, London | 10:00-17:00 | Lunch included Sign up: zurl.co/GP28g
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Scotland's games industry just got a significant new financing tool! RBS has become the first bank in Scotland to offer IP-backed lending - allowing companies to borrow up to £10m against the value of their IP. This is a landmark moment for the games industry. 🔗 Find out more: zurl.co/XWYJI
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Royal Bank launches “game-changing” IP lending product for Scotland’s creatives and spinouts | NatWest Group
Royal Bank becomes the first bank in Scotland to allow companies to borrow up to £10 million against the value of their IP.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The UK games industry continues to show why it is one of the best places in the world to build teams, nurture IP and bring games to market. This month's edition of Ukie's The Lobby looks back at everything UK studios achieved in May. Read more: zurl.co/mqqdd
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May’d in the UK – Celebrating a momentous month for British games
May 2026 may well have recorded the hottest day since records began, but it might also go down as the hottest month for UK video games releases in recent memory. The UK is, as ever, punching above its...
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We’re taking games to Parliament 🎮 Westminster Games Week celebrates the UK video games industry in the heart of Westminster, sponsored by Side and powered by Ukie. By invite only - see you next month. Read more here: zurl.co/NAQKL
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We've submitted our response to the Dept. for Science, Innovation and Technology Growing Up in an Online World consultation. Our position is clear: games are not social media. Games offer real, evidenced social and developmental benefits, from creativity to wellbeing and connection. zurl.co/ids3s
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Growing up in the online world: a national consultation
We are consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as ga...
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Still time to catch our Month of Insight into Games 2026! Free webinars running all May covering everything from mocap to monetisation. Sign up for free here: zurl.co/MJgh8
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A Month of Insight into Games 2026
Ukie's Month of Insight into Games is a series of curated webinars throughout May 2026, aiming to equip businesses with vital knowledge and insights from leading industry experts on challenges faced c...
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
With thousands of games releasing every month, how do you stand out from the crowd? Join Big Games Machine's Alex Beech & Tamsin Hough this Friday at 1pm for an expert session on what's working in 2026 and what's not, ahead of launch day: zurl.co/B5A1f More sessions this week at ukie.org.uk/events
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How to Build Buzz for Your Game
Join Big Game Machine as they explore marketing strategies for generating organic, authentic interest in your game.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Polls open today!🗳️ If you work in games, this matters. 5,066 councillors elected across England, and all 129 Scottish Parliament members up for grabs. Games studios are exactly what local leaders should be backing. Read more: www.wearecreative.uk/all-change-t...
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All change – the 2026 Local Government elections and the Creative Industries - Creative UK
On May 7th this year, voters will head to the polls in local government and national elections across the UK. Ukie CEO Nick Poole delves into the potential impact for the cultural and creative industr...
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Ukie CEO Nick Poole recently joined the PocketGamer.biz Podcast to share his thoughts on the state of the UK games industry in 2026. You can check out the full episode here: zurl.co/Qlkpb
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Earlier this year, 300 leaders from across the UK games industry came together for the Ukie Annual Conference. As one of the key moments in the UK games calendar, planning is already underway for next year’s Conference. Register your interest to attend next year's, today: zurl.co/J7Xth
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🎮🇬🇧 As announced by the Minister for Creative Industries, Ian Murray at London Games Festival, we're proud to the launch of the UK Esports Advisory Panel - a new industry-led forum convened by Ukie . This is a landmark moment for UK esports. Find out more about the panel: zurl.co/gOnJR
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Proud to join the @learnworkuk.bsky.social Get the Nation Learning campaign 🙌 The UK games industry is fast-moving and for the people who work in it, lifelong learning is everything. We're backing a future where everyone has the chance to keep growing. getthenationlearning.org.uk/join
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📊This morning, board member Harvey Elliott, CEO and Founder of Playstack, joined BBC Radio 5 Live's Wake Up to Money to discuss what our latest Ukie consumer valuation which shows that British consumers have spent a record £8.76 billion on games in 2025! Listen to the full interview: zurl.co/Fonmh
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We welcome the Government’s Games Growth Package as a strong vote of confidence in the UK games industry. Targeted support across the development pipeline will help studios start, scale and stay globally competitive. Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Starting to plan your summer term trips? Digital Schoolhouse's Festival of Play is coming to venues all across Britain. Join us for free at the playful computing and creative careers conference for 9-14, which 100% of teachers said met or exceeded their expectations: zurl.co/6UGTp
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Festival of Play
Free creative careers and Computing conference for students aged 9 - 14 years, packed with interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and innovative games.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
UK consumer spending on video games hit a record high in 2025, the largest ever for the UK market. Published on the opening day of London Games Festival, this year’s valuation shows steady growth across the board, with standout performance in Game Culture. Explore the full figures 👇 zurl.co/hrYkq
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
The countdown to the 2026 Scottish Parliament election is on ⌛ As campaigning begins, IES, backed by Ukie, is calling for targeted support to grow Scotland’s games sector, boost investment, and build world-class talent. 👉 zurl.co/Q0ieA
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
GDC 2026 ✅ Next stop: Gamescom! UK businesses made global connections & showcased the sector. Packages are now live, join us to raise your profile, meet partners & be part of a high-impact UK delegation: zurl.co/NnO49
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Join Ukie at Gamescom 2026 - Ukie
Ukie builds and manages a substantial UK stand at the heart of the business area at Gamescom. To be an exhibitor on the Ukie stand, please read the guide to the available packages and sponsorship below and then reserve your space.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Yesterday, DCMS published its response to its consultation on copyright and AI systems, which gathered stakeholder views last year. Ukie welcomes the Government’s considered approach to AI and copyright. Read the full report: zurl.co/rxsau and Ukie's response here:zurl.co/2FLJi
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Report and impact assessment on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
A report and impact assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Insight into Games Month is back! Across May, join Ukie for sessions on talent, funding, player safety, accessibility & more. Our sessions will be delivered by partners from across the sector including Tipalti, Safe In Our World, Lewis Silkin to name a few. 👉 Register: zurl.co/tXSeo
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Ukie welcomes the announcement from PEGI of significant updates to its classification criteria which will take effect in June 2026. These changes will make ratings more transparent, more meaningful, and better equipped to address the experiences players actually encounter. Read more: zurl.co/jtG9N
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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The Ukie team is at GDC in San Francisco this week, showcasing the UK games industry. We spoke to Reuters’ Connected UK on why the UK remains one of the most exciting places in the world to make games. Watch: zurl.co/TKV7I
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