Imprinted
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Develop:Brighton showed the UK games industry is done with hand-wringing and is determined to save itself | OpinionThe UK games industry, facing significant layoffs and funding challenges, is shifting from hand-wringing to proactive self-preservation through increased collaboration. Developers are exploring regional hubs, studio collectives, and cross-industry opportunities to ensure resilience and sustainability in a difficult economic climate. While government and private funding initiatives show some promise, securing early-stage prototype funding remains a critical hurdle.- NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORENew Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.
Who needs a publisher, anyway? "I mean, who does physical any more?"Composer Filippo Beck Peccoz has transitioned to game development, founding Cobalt Lane to create the psychological thriller Imprinted. He discusses his journey from composing for studios like Mimimi Games to directing his own project, emphasizing the rise of self-publishing and the unique perspective his audio background brings to game design. Beck Peccoz secured funding from the state of Bavaria and has opted for self-publishing, working with a marketing agency rather than a traditional publisher.