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Business Minister Mark Prisk and Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey viewed games from trailblazers including Mind Candy, Codemasters, Mediatonic…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Sensors similar to those used in computer games consoles are to be planted into fish to help scientists better understand their movements under water.
From today, it is a criminal offence to sell video games with a “12” rating to those younger than that age.
Commission gives public notice of intention to issue order under Section 84B of the Charities Act 2011.
Thank you very much for inviting me to speak to you today. I wanted to start by making five extremely obvious points. First, traditional silos…
Latest move by Government to better protect children from unsuitable material
The Government has recognised the need to protect children from inappropriate content and has been working with industry representatives ahead…
Industry and Stakeholder opinion sought in design of cultural test necessary for the introduction of new tax reliefs for the creative sector
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Danopra Limited of certain assets of Inspired Gaming Group plc.
The games industry should not be pressuring children to make in-game purchases, according to new sector-wide principles published for consultation.
Closed Competition Commission (CC) market investigation.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is today publishing the government’s response to the DCMS Select Committee’s report on Immersive and Addictive Technologies.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by Astra Games Limited of certain gaming machine and related businesses from the Danoptra Group.
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Cineworld plc of City Screen Limited.
The CMA has referred 3 online games to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to consider whether to launch investigations.
New innovative video game developers will see their drawing board dreams take a step closer to reality as Culture and the Digital Economy Minister Matt Hancock announced the third round of winners of the UK Games Fund at the launch...
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Fashion designer Stella McCartney, who designed Team GB’s performance kit, and James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson OBE will be among those…
Minister for Culture and Digital Matt Hancock addresses the London Games Festival.
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by HMV of 15 Zavvi stores.
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to address the Develop conference today. As many of you know, I am a huge fan of the video games industry…
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