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UK games industry developer employment grows by 25%

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According to a new report from TIGA, the UK's video game trade association, employment within game developer studios has risen by almost 25%. Figures show that nearly 21,000 game designers are employed full time within the UK game industry. Their research shows that other jobs not directly involved in game development, such as PR and community management, rose to over 38,000. Dr. Richard Wilson OBE, CEO of TIGA, said 'the
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UK game industry worth over £7bn

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A new report from game industry experts UKIE has calculated the UK games market grew by 2% in 2021. Game sales were expected to fall after hitting record heights during the pandemic, but sales reached 7.16bn despite lockdowns being eased. The annual report looks at how much has been spent by UK consumers on game software, game hardware, and game culture (such as toys, movies, and books). Sales were also
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