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Manifesto
Scottish games industry releases manifesto calling for government support ahead of parliament election
Week In Views
Recognition for UK games, Iron Lung's indie film success and nine years of Fire Emblem Heroes | Week in Views
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Industry Outlook
UKIE welcomes new SIC codes for UK games publishing and development
The change marks the first time the UK games industry will be formally separated from broad software and IT categories in official economic data
Indie Publishing
LootLocker makes strategic investment in indie label Pantaloon
Pantaloon offers publishing services and an email newsletter to promote indie games
Growth Drivers
UK games industry joins government delegation to China for the first time
The move reflects the growing importance of games to the UK’s creative economy and export strategy
Pgc London
PGC London's industry health check: Investment, AI, D2C, and advantages of the UK
PGC London pannelists discussed a range of topics checking in on the post-pandemic landscape
Podcast | Episode 80
Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 unwrapped | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 80...
Key Takeaways
5 takeaways from Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026: Industry optimism, rising UA costs, and the state of the UK games sector
We round up some of the big stories and trends coming out of our biggest PGC yet
Lack Of Support
"If I had to start a 100 person studio today in games, I wouldn't do it here in the UK"
Members of the newly formed UK Video Games Council had stark words for government support as they look to help chart a new path forward
Here We Go
See you at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 on January 19th and 20th!
Conference will bring together as many as 3,000 industry professionals to network, share insights and do deals
Pgc London
Meet the UK Video Games Council in Q&A panel at Pocket Gamer Connects London
The two-day event kicks off on January 19th, 2026
Market Growth
UK games spending hits £5.4bn in 2025 as mobile powers strongest growth since 2020
Mobile games generated £1.88bn after an 8.8% year-on-year rise
Tax Laws
Government updates VGEC rules as part of UK Budget
New guidance aligns games tax credits with the wider RDEC framework
Child Safety
UK launches mobile game child privacy review
Ten popular mobile titles will be scrutinised for data protection compliance
Acqusitions
Roundtable Interactive acquires Auroch Digital to mark a new chapter for the Bristol studio
Auroch said the deal offers fresh opportunities after two challenging years for the industry
Pgc London
Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026: See what’s shaping this year’s agenda
The 31 themed content tracks that will lead the conversation this January 19th and 20th
Uk Games Industry
Supercell's Maya Hofree and UKIE's Nick Poole discuss how the industry is facing up to change
Speakers share their industry views ahead of Pocket Gamer Connects London
Apple Troubles
Apple denied permission to appeal a ruling that it abused its market dominance
The company now faces a potential payout exceeding £1bn as regulatory pressure intensifies
Pgc London
Aurora: Celebrating women in the British games industry at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026
Aurora returns to honour industry-leading women whose vision, talent, leadership and more are making their mark in every corner of the UK
Pgc London
PGC London double discount! Save up to £299 with Early Bird and Fireworks Night combo offer!
Stackable special offers end this week
Pgc London 2026
Transmedia summit heads to London after roaring debut in Helsinki
One-day event Beyond Games Transmedia Summit joins Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026
New Studio
Fall Guys veterans form new UK studio Panic Stations to create physics-based co-op games
The six-member team plans to release multiple titles each year, with their first project reveal coming soon
Market Status
CMA designates Apple and Google with strategic market status on mobile
The designation gives the CMA new powers to ensure fair competition across mobile ecosystems
Tiga And Ukie
TIGA, Ukie and Video Games Council call on UK Government to change Video Games Expenditure Credit
The UK government's next budget is on November 26th, 2025
Esports Education
British Esports partners with ASCL to bring esports opportunities to UK students
The MoU aims to help schools integrate competitive gaming responsibly
Pgc London 2026
Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 reaching higher than ever
Bigger than ever, the global games industry’s cornerstone event PGC London returns January 19th to 20th
Pgc London
What to expect as the games industry gathers for the UK’s top B2B games event
Join more than 3,000 professionals to connect, discover, meet, learn, and gain visibility for two days at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026
Regulations
Apple warns UK’s proposed “EU-style rules” will harm both users and developers
The iPhone maker cites delayed features in Europe under similar laws as a cautionary example
Twists And Turns
Is the EU set for "total capitulation" on App Store regulation?
Regulators hit a wall as the UK struggles to get out of bed and the EU deals with nightmares of a Trump retaliation
Ambitions And Aspirations
"We had no idea what we were doing": Herman Narula on Improbable's early years and its future
The Improbable co-founder and CEO discusses the UK company's journey, industry trends, and advice for founders
Creating A Council
UK Video Games Council establishes to inform and support government policy
The council will be supported by UK trade bodies Ukie and TIGA, with ongoing input from the wider industry
Suites And Services
Keywords’ Liquid Violet expands London studio with new recording and mixing suites
Liquid Violet will now offer end-to-end audio services through a partnership with fellow Keywords subsidiary Laced
Podcast | Episode 58
The UK games industry's £30m boost and Grow a Garden transforms Roblox | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 58...
Week In Views
Why government support is key to games industry growth, and Uma Musume: Pretty Derby's global launch | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Government Support
UK Government launches £30 million Games Growth Package
Investment strategy aims to boost country's games sector and help plug skills gaps
Cross-platform Curve
Nazara acquires UK publisher Curve Games for $28.9m
The deal will see Nazara take 100% ownership of Curve from Catalis Group
Rich List 2025
Playrix, Tripledot and King founders make The Sunday Times Rich List 2025
Playrix's Igor and Dmitry Bukhman were the only mobile game makers in the top 100, ranking 10th overall ahead of King Charles III and former UK prime minster Rishi Sunak
Market Growth
UK video game consumer spending hits £7.6bn
Ukie’s new report found that mobile games grew by 8.1% to £1.7bn in 2024
Finding Funds
UK Games Fund re-opens applications for two funds, offering grants of up to £150,000
The Content Fund offers a maximum £150,000 while the Prototype Fund peaks at £30,000
Leading From London
London is now third-biggest hub for games industry workers worldwide
The city has topped the leaderboard in the UK and Europe with only Los Angeles and San Francisco ahead
Regulations To Watch
Regulatory issues to keep an eye on in the UK and EU
Taylor Wessing associate Laura Craig discusses recent enforcement actions over monetisation in the EU, and evolving regulations in the UK
New Studio
Space Ape vets launch Offroad Games
New studio takes Space Ape-developed titles Chrome Valley Customs and Fastlane: Road to Revenge with it
New Partnerships
Xsolla partners with Ukie to boost UK games industry and support developers
Primary focus is to focus is to improve monetisation and commercialisation strategies
New Studio
Sporty Group opens new games studio in the UK led by Jon Hare
The news follows the company’s acquisition of Tower Studios in April 2024
Gaming Trends
Ukie proposes 53% tax relief for small game studios in the UK
The trade body said reforming the VGEC could generate nearly 6,000 new jobs within five years
Gaming Trends
TIGA pushes for 39% games tax credit in the UK
The trade association said the changes would create jobs and boost investment
Consumer Law
UK government rejects calls to strengthen consumer protections against live service shutdowns
But the government states it "will monitor this issue”
New Studio
NextBeat CEO Simon Hade on spinning out from Space Ape Games and a “music-first” future
The team intends to launch a rock and mental focused rhythm game as well as creating new music games and having a focus on wellness and education
Ecosystem Examination
UK’s CMA to investigate Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems "in parallel"
These two investigations form the second of three "areas of digital activity" the CMA intends to examine