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TIGA appoints nine industry veterans to board of directors
The UK video games trade body TIGA has appointed nine new industry veterans to its board of directors, including leaders from Dovetail Games, Stainless Games, and Supermassive Games. These appointments aim to strengthen TIGA's advocacy for UK games companies. Elaine Green of Nellyvision was previously appointed chair.
TIGA appoints Elaine Green as chair
Elaine Green, co-founder of Nellyvision, has been appointed as the new chair of the UK trade body TIGA, succeeding Jason Kingsley of Rebellion. Green, who has over twenty years of experience in game development and publishing, aims to support studios of all sizes and foster a sustainable future for the UK games industry.
TIGA: 29% of UK games studios continue to face skill shortages
A report by trade body TIGA indicates that 29% of UK games studios are still experiencing skill shortages, particularly in programming roles. These shortages lead to increased workloads and reliance on outsourcing, prompting studios to invest more in internal training and promotions. TIGA is urging the UK government to bolster the talent pipeline through improved education and apprenticeship programs.
TIGA GAMES INDUSTRY AWARDS 2026 OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS – CELEBRATING THE BEST IN UK GAMES
TIGA, the trade association for the UK games industry, has opened nominations for the 2026 TIGA Games Industry Awards. The awards celebrate excellence in creativity, innovation, and business success across UK game developers, publishers, educators, and service providers. The ceremony will take place in London in November 2026, with categories including 'Games Awards' and 'Business of Games Awards', alongside special accolades for Outstanding Individual and Game of the Year.
TIGA REPORT HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING SKILLS CHALLENGES IN UK GAMES INDUSTRY AS STUDIOS INVEST IN TRAINING AND ADAPTATION
A report by TIGA highlights ongoing skills challenges within the UK games industry, particularly in programming roles, despite an easing of shortages during a recent downturn. Studios are investing in training and internal promotions to address these gaps, but a stronger talent pipeline and closer collaboration between industry and education are deemed essential for future growth. The report also notes a reliance on experienced hires and identifies deficiencies in leadership and management skills among existing staff.
TIGA: PC and console continue to drive UK games development
Trade body TIGA reports that PC remains the primary focus for UK game development studios, with 46% of studios and 56% of start-ups concentrating on the platform. Console development accounts for a significant share of industry jobs, rising to 50%, while the proportion of studios working on mobile games has decreased. Despite these platform strengths, the UK development sector is experiencing its most severe downturn on record, with significant job losses.
TIGA: UK games dev sector faces "most severe downturn on record"
The UK games development sector is facing its most severe downturn on record, with a 4.5% year-on-year fall in employment and a significant number of redundancies, particularly in larger studios. TIGA attributes this decline to weak global sales, financing issues, and post-pandemic restructuring, urging government intervention to boost the sector's growth and competitiveness.
UK games dev sector suffers sharpest recorded decline as TIGA calls on Government to boost Video Games Expenditure Credit
The UK's video games development sector is experiencing its sharpest recorded decline, with significant job losses and a collapse in start-up activity. TIGA, the industry's trade association, is urging the UK Government to enhance the Video Games Expenditure Credit to prevent a permanent downturn and support the sector's recovery.