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!

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 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.

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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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.

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.

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...

⚽ 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

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...

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/...

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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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

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

🎮 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.

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.

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.

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/

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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

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...

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 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

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

🎮🇬🇧 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

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

📊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

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...