🌟 SAVE THE DATE🌟 London Games Festival returns Monday 13 - Sunday 19 April 2026 Applications NOW OPEN 🕹️Official Selection submissions 💸Games Finance Market submissions 🎉Ensemble nominations 🏙️Side Events 👉 Apply here: festival.games.london #LGF26

⚡ Ready to supercharge your skills? ⚡ Ukie is launching a brand new series 'Supercharge Sessions' in partnership with Barclays. The Supercharge Sessions are practical, inspiring events designed to help you level up your knowledge, connect with peers. 📅 Secure your place today: zurl.co/cZjFB

🚀 Together with over 60 organisations, Ukie has written to the Department for Education urging them to deliver a Digital Creativity GCSE. Share this message to help make it happen. Read our open letter now: zurl.co/k7mxc

Interactive Entertainment Scotland the new trade body dedicated to our video game industry, which launched last night. The economy we need: based on the talents of Scots and the talents of Dundonians. Thank you to @4jstudios.com for hosting, and @ukieofficial.bsky.social for their hard work.

Last night, alongside Business Minister Richard Lochhead, we were proud to officially launch Interactive Entertainment Scotland (IES), a new body dedicated to championing Scotland’s video games sector. Thanks to 4J Studios and Coutts for their support in making this launch possible. zurl.co/zdLUt

We're teaming up with @ukieofficial.bsky.social on October 9th✨ After their Supercharge Session, we’ll be hosting a social for a chance to connect with the games community 🎮 Tickets to supercharge day session: shorturl.at/L4QyO Free Tickets to the evening social: shorturl.at/Pq5TL

The Video Games Growth Programme (VGGP) is officially open! In partnership with Tencent and the Department for Business and Trade, and our delivery partners Player One Consulting, this programme is designed to help UK games companies scale and thrive. Apply now: zurl.co/WIPqC

🗳️ The Ukie Board election is now open! Voting is for primary contacts only – check for an email from Civica for your unique link and read the rules in the voting pack. Your vote helps shape the future of the UK games industry and supports our work with Government. Voting closes midday 25th Sept.

Where is the UK games industry headed? In part two of his chat with RSM’s Ben Bilsland, Nick Poole OBE explores AI in development, mobile-first play, collaborative experiences, and even shares a Pac-Man fact! Watch the full interview here: zurl.co/CFp22

🏆 We are proud international partners of the Playing for the Planet Green Games Summit and Awards on November 6th in London at BFI Southbank! Enjoy a night of celebrating the companies and individuals that have delivered outstanding results on games industry sustainability. Register: zurl.co/FwNNe

Nominations close NEXT TUESDAY! Get your application in today 👇

😅 A week on from Gamescom and we’ve finally recovered! From the buzz of the UK stand to global meetings, it was fantastic to see the UK games industry shine. Huge thanks to our members, partners & team for making Cologne such a success. Rested & ready for the rest of 2025!

Our CEO Nick Poole OBE joined RSM on The Loop: Talking Tech to discuss how the UK games industry grew from garden shed coders to a £7.6bn global powerhouse, shaping culture, communities and the future of creativity. Watch here: zurl.co/61wHY

🎮 Ukie Board nominations - NOW OPEN! Do you want to help guide the direction of the UK games industry? Now’s your chance to get involved. Help shape Ukie’s strategy, governance and advocacy as we head in year two of our #Supercharged strategy. Apply by midday 2nd September 2025. 🔗 zurl.co/9zOyi

📰 What does a supercharged games industry look like in the UK? Ukie members María Sayans from ustwo games and Ed Daly from The Chinese Room share their thoughts on how recent government recognition of the sector can be turned into lasting growth. www.thetimes.com/article/0e94...

📰 Yes, Britain really is a global gaming superpower. We spoke to The Economist about why the UK video games industry matters not only as a driver of growth but as a reflection of our creativity and identity. www.economist.com/britain/2025...

🗳️ We need you! Nominations for the Ukie Board open on 19th August and it's your opportunity to stand for election and help guide the future of our world-class industry. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ukie-b...

Save the date - Ukie Board nominations open 19 August. If you work at a full Ukie member company and want to help shape the future of the UK games industry, now’s your chance. You’ll need a short bio, 150-word statement and headshot. Get ready to apply. More info: zurl.co/x5aDO

📢 We need your help! www.linkedin.com/posts/npoole...

Today we're with RSM UK recording a podcast on the shifts shaping the UK games industry. The future’s still forming but signs of growth are clear: bold AA/III titles, resilient AAA studios, UGC innovation and standout mobile development. Listen in: zurl.co/B4xoW

📰 Get the latest updates from the Ukie team in this week's Download including our latest trade mission to Japan. Click below to read and see what else we have been up to 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/shibuy...

🎮 Today, we're looking back at the @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social Festival of Play London, University of Westminster. Thanks to our partner, Electronic Arts (EA), local school pupils got to explore the different potential careers in the games industry. www.instagram.com/reel/DMp_bIf...

Guten tag, gamescom 👋🇩🇪 John, Alex, and Jack will be in Cologne for #gamescom from 20-22 August. Be sure to go and have a natter with them at the @ukieofficial.bsky.social stand in hall 3.2. Ready to level up your games PR and marketing? Book a meeting with our team via @meettomatch.bsky.social 🤝

📻Games took centre stage on Woman’s Hour last week. The BBC Radio 4 Women in Gaming series gave national airtime to the voices, careers and challenges of women across our industry. But as our CEO said "time to target the systemic issues impacting women". Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

We’ve long championed the UK Games Fund – and now the evidence is in. New research shows it’s delivering outstanding results: £5 return for every £1 invested, nearly 500 jobs created, and £18m in additional funding leveraged. Read the full report: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Thanks to Declan of Into Games & @ukieofficial.bsky.social for speaking to me @developconference.com about issues faced by working class people in the UK video games industry & how they're trying to fix it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @willluton.bsky.social @manycatsstudios.bsky.social

Konnichiwa こんにちは We are thrilled to have landed in Osaka for World Expo 2025! Install of ‘Videogames Transforming Lives’ is now in full flow. With bold graphics, designed to engage audiences of all nationalities, we’re excited to be unveiling exhibits of inclusive and innovative UK game design.

Ukie is in Japan for BitSummit 🇯🇵🎮 We kicked off with a Japan market briefing at the British Embassy Tokyo, supporting UK games businesses exploring one of the world’s biggest and most exciting games markets. Proud to be here, flying the flag for UK creativity!

📻 We’re proud to have worked with the BBC on their Women in Gaming series, shining a light on the women shaping our industry. It’s sparking vital conversations, but there’s more to do. This Friday, Ukie CEO Nick Poole joins a live panel at Broadcasting House to talk next steps. zurl.co/QY9vi

Thanks to our Board member and @ukieofficial.bsky.social CEO, Nick Poole OBE, for mentioning us in his BBC Breakfast conversation this morning. We certainly share his passion for retro games and the affordability it can offer players. Watch the full interview below ⬇️

🎮 On BBC Breakfast this morning, Ukie CEO Nick Poole OBE spoke about the UK's love of retro games, and why it matters. 60% of UK players return to old titles for comfort. Retro gaming isn’t just nostalgia — it’s part of a £7.82bn creative economy. Watch the full interview now: zurl.co/x7P5y

"We have three years to show what we can do" Ukie CEO Nick Poole OBE spoke to @gibiz.bsky.social about the newly announced UK Games Council, a major step forward in strengthening the voice of our world-leading games industry. Check out the long read here 👇 zurl.co/igTA5

The UK Video Games Council has launched! Backed by government and chaired by Jason Kingsley and Nick Button-Brown, it brings together leaders from across the sector to help shape the future of the UK’s £7.8bn games industry. The Council's work will be supported by Ukie and TIGA: zurl.co/b7h3z

🌊 We’re heading to the beach tomorrow! ✅ Join our members' breakfast 🎤 Catch our conference sessions 🎓 Meet student talent 🍜 Celebrate diversity at our Festival of Food 🤝 Drop by our stand (B24) to say hello and learn how we can support your growth Come find us tomorrow: zurl.co/KHJMV

We’re excited to share that the National Videogame Museum will be representing the UK at the World Expo 2025 Osaka this summer! We have developed ‘Videogames Transforming Lives’, which will showcase the transformative power of videogames through an immersive new exhibition. 1/2

Yesterday we were please to joined the Labour Digital Summer Conference on the future of the UK’s digital economy. We discussed: 🎮 Games as part of Industrial Strategy 🌍 AI Growth Zones beyond London 📈 Scaling with British Business Bank 🤖 Responsible AI for public good

Following this week's Industrial Strategy announcement, Ukie CEO Nick Poole OBE sat down with @thegamebusiness.com to discuss it all. Have a listen now 🎧

The Government's new Creative Industries Sector Plan puts games on the map, and we’re here for it. In this GiBiz article, we dig into what it actually means for the UK games industry, from growth plans to global reach and education. 📖 Read the breakdown: zurl.co/tEZEE

Reminder: Ukie will be on the Develop:Brighton expo floor at Stand B24 on Wednesday and Thursday. Find out how we can help you: ✅ Grow your studio ✅ Access new markets ✅ Make policy impact ✅ Support your people ✅ Join our Supercharge strategy Find out more: zurl.co/539jC

Britain finally gets it, video games are big business. The Creative Industries Sector Plan just dropped, and for the first time, video games aren't an afterthought, but part of the solution! This is a huge achievement for our industry and video games. Read more: zurl.co/PRjeo

The Government has launched a new Industrial Strategy with a Creative Industries Plan that backs video games as a key sector for growth. 👏 A big win for Ukie and members after sustained advocacy. Read our full reaction: zurl.co/glzeI zurl.co/R4PG9

We welcome the measures trailed today by the Government to supercharge our Creative Industries as part of the Industrial Strategy. We look forward to next week's announcement which will be a validation of the huge cultural and economic impact of our valuable video games industry. zurl.co/oKJCx

We’re proud to be part of the Your Future Career: Opportunities in STEM campaign with Mediaplanet. Our editorial explores how video games spark curiosity, build core STEAM skills, and open doors to exciting, future-proof careers. 📖 Read: zurl.co/4a84g 📰 Or pick up a copy in today’s New Scientist.

🎮 A brilliant roundtable in the House of Lords with Roblox this morning, exploring how games drive literacy, creativity and learning. We’re on the brink of a golden age for the educational power of play, but we must boost discoverability, trust, pedagogy to truly supercharge it. zurl.co/cWlF6

Join us for the Playful Computing Conference on 24 June at the University of Westminster! Inspiring talks, hands-on sessions & real collaboration between educators and the games industry. Let’s shape the future of computing education together: zurl.co/upXmw

🌈 Pride Month is a reminder that studios should support LGBTQ+ employees all year round. At Ukie, we’re proud to champion this through our Raise The Game work. We’re backing Empower Up’s new guide with practical steps to build inclusive, supportive workplace zurl.co/1LiZL

☕🥐Join us! We're co-hosting with JCCA for this year’s @ukieofficial.bsky.social Members’ Breakfast at Develop:Brighton. Looking forward to the usual chats over coffee - no better way to start Develop! See you there. Breakfast's on us! 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukie-membe... @developconference.com

🍽️ Join us for the Festival of Food🎉 Join Ukie and the Raise The Game community at Shelter Hall to celebrate the diversity in games and showcase the next generation of developers from our Ukie Students network. 🗓️ Tuesday 8 July | 19:00–21:00 📍 Shelter Hall, Brighton 🎟️ zurl.co/D7tpa

🎮 Want to work in games? We’re here to help you get there. Ukie Students: Careers Insight Week (17–21 June) is your chance to hear directly from the people shaping the UK’s games industry. 📅 Check out the full line-up and register now: zurl.co/piQ6e

We are pleased that today’s Spending Review confirms continued funding for DCMS, signalling the Government’s continued recognition of the UK’s games and interactive entertainment industry as a key contributor to wider economic growth. Read our full response here: zurl.co/1DJii (Image: HMT)