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Online Safety
Ofcom warns children remain exposed to online safety risks across platforms including Roblox, TikTok and YouTube
Funding For Games
UK Global Screen Fund opens video game release funding programme
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Market Report
Okre and Ukie launch unified framework to better measure UK video games’ impact
65% of UK adults and 88% of children play video games, yet the sector's broader influence remains poorly understood by policymakers
Investment Insights
Show me the money: UKIE CEO Nick Poole on how a more realistic investment landscape is beginning to emerge
UKIE CEO Nick Poole delves into the state of games industry investment in his first PocketGamer.biz column
Acaster On Apple Arcade
Perchang World launches as Apple Arcade exclusive, marking comedian James Acaster’s first games role
The original Perchang gets a sequel 10 years later, designed with Apple Arcade in mind
Market Growth
UK studios face heavier workloads as 62% report pressure from skill shortages
TIGA calls for stronger education and policy alignment in new report
Podcast
Podcast: The state of the UK games industry with UKIE CEO Nick Poole
We discuss the challenges facing the UK's games industry and what developers need in the coming years to boost their success
Government Backing
The UK's games hub gets a boost in the face of global competition
A look at UK and global incentives for the games industry and their impact
Hot Five
Hot Five: Supercell’s strategy, Aptoide vs Google, and the UK Games Fund’s £28.5m pledge
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Uk Valuation
UK games market hit record £8.8bn in 2025
Latest figures from Ukie highlight impacts of digital software, mobile and transmedia
Funding Support
Government pledges £28.5m for UK Games Fund to boost industry
The support marks a doubling of the fund and forms part of the UK Games Growth Package announced earlier this year.
Industry Outlook
UK games sector loses 1,537 jobs as 14-year growth streak ends
Large studios also reduced staffing levels, shedding more than 700 development roles across the sector
Exclusive Inside Look
Inside King’s London headquarters: "We have people in the London studio working on all of our titles"
PocketGamer.biz receives an invitation into King’s London office, to speak with president Todd Green and others
Industry Decline
TIGA clamours for government support as UK game dev jobs fall at record rate and startup activity collapses
CEO Richard Wilson calls for better tax incentives and support initiatives to compete on the global stage
Major Milestone
King’s Farm Heroes Saga officially hits $2 billion
PocketGamer.biz has learned that Farm Heroes Saga reached the $2 billion lifetime revenue mark
Market Report
Around 70% of UK adults are gaming with increasing focus on social connections
One in four UK players expect to spend less time on social media to make room for gaming
Tiga Stands Firm
TIGA calls on the UK government to strengthen the Video Games Expenditure Credit in the upcoming Autumn Budget
Proposed reforms include raising the VGEC rate and expanding qualifying expenditure to 100%
Regulatory Action
UK's ASA issues enforcement notice on loot box transparency in ads and app store listings
Publishers given three months to make use of loot boxes clear and prominent on App Store and Google Play store pages
Investment News
British Business Bank and Haatch pledge £32m to UK angel investment syndicates
Initiative has previously backed The Games Angels
New Offerings
UK government reveals expanded finance package to help creative businesses scale
The move includes a $60 million commitment to Redrice Ventures to boost seed-stage investment in creative firms
Manifesto
Scottish games industry releases manifesto calling for government support ahead of parliament election
The sector is urging the next government to strengthen policy, unlock investment and secure long-term growth
Week In Views
Recognition for UK games, Iron Lung's indie film success and nine years of Fire Emblem Heroes | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
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