Tag Archives: tiga
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 15:12 BST
EU Commission to launch investigation into UK games tax relief, “doubts” it’s necessary
The European Commission believes there is “no obvious market failure” in the UK games sector to provide tax relief to developers, and has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed scheme backed by the industry and trade groups.
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Posted in: Development, Politics, UK
Tags: European Commission, tiga, UK games tax breaks, UK games tax relief, ukie
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | 15:26 GMT
Games Tax Relief delayed in the UK, TIGA assured the government is still committed
TIGA has announced that while tax relief in the UK has been delayed, the Government is still planning to legislate for Games Tax Relief in the current Finance Bill.
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Posted in: Politics, UK
Tags: Games Tax Relief, tiga, UK games tax relief
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 | 02:54 GMT
UK industry growing again after three year stall
The UK’s games industry had shuckjed off the effects of recent recessions to move back into growth mode, according to trade body TIGA.
Tue, Mar 05, 2013 | 15:32 GMT
Tiga proposes tax relief for canceled games in the UK
Tiga CEO Richard Wilson is of the belief that studios with canceled game projects should receive tax relief, due to publishers leaving the firms “high and dry.”
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 | 01:26 BST
TIGA calls for 30% tax relief on UK games industry
UK trade body TIGA has thrown support behind a scheme to introduce a 30% tax relief rate for the local games industry.
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Posted in: Trade, UK
Tags: richard wilson, tiga, UK Tax Breaks, uk tax cuts
Thu, Jun 07, 2012 | 15:22 BST
Team 17 joins TIGA
TIGA’s announced Worms and Alien Breed developer Team 17 has joined the UK trade organisation’s ranks.
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Posted in: Development, UK
Tags: team 17, tiga
Mon, May 21, 2012 | 11:14 BST
Ubisoft Reflections, Kuju, Remode, more added to TIGA board
TIGA’s announced this morning the addition of six members to its board. Remode managing director Ella Romanos MD of Remode; Ubisoft Reflections GM Giselle Stewart, Boss Level CEO Nick Brown; Neon Play CEO Oli Christie; Kuju COO Adrian Hawkins and 4T2′s Mike Hawkyard all join the board alongside reps from Lionhead, Jagex, Crytek UK, Blitz Games and more.
Tue, Apr 03, 2012 | 03:40 BST
TIGA warns GAME to embrace digital – fast
British trade organisation TIGA has warned newly rescued high street chain GAME that it needs to make dramatic changes to stay afloat.
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 | 10:27 GMT
Tax cuts will “incentivise” pubs to invest in UK, says TIGA
The announcement yesterday of tax breaks for the UK games industry will “incetivise” publishers from around the world to invest in the British games industry, TIGA CEO Richard Wilson has told VG247.
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Posted in: Development, Politics, UK
Tags: miles jacobson, richard wilson, stewart gilray, tiga
Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 01:09 GMT
TIGA: 67% of UK devs working in digital sphere
A new study by UK trade body TIGA has found the majority of local developers have moved on from pure retail models.
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Posted in: Development, Trade, UK
Tags: richard wilson, tiga
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 | 14:58 GMT
TIGA: 41% of laid off UK developers move overseas
TIGA has issued a report which claims 41% of UK developers laid off between 2009 and 2011 have relocated to overseas jobs.
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Posted in: Development, Jobs, Politics, UK
Tags: richard wilson, tiga, UK Games Industry, UK jobs
Thu, Oct 06, 2011 | 14:52 BST
47 percent of UK devs self-publish, says TIGA
Results of a survey released today and conducted by TIGA show that nearly half of developers based in the UK self-publish their games.
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Posted in: Development, UK
Tags: tiga
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 | 01:31 BST
UKIE drops £30,000 into digital industries fund
The association for UK Interactive Entertainment has launched a £100,000 fund to promote digital industries, with support from TIGA and the Department of Culture Media & Sport.
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Posted in: Develop 2011, Politics, Trade, UK
Tags: Andy Payne, tiga, ukie
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 | 00:48 BST
UK MP calls for games industry tax relief review
UK MP Jim McGovern has called on Ed Vaizey, the minister for creative industries, to makes games industry tax relief a priority.
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Posted in: Politics, UK
Tags: Ed Vaizey, Jim McGovern, richard wilson, tiga
Wed, Jun 08, 2011 | 22:51 BST
Quick Quotes: Ireland seriously considering Games Tax Relief
Irish Culture minister, Jimmy Deenihan, speaking in the Irish Parliament, described the games industry as ‘‘an enormous global industry with great potential and benefit for job creation’’. Therefore, Dr. Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, stated: “The Irish Government could be the next in a growing list of Governments around the world supporting the video games industry through a tax relief. This news should encourage the UK Coalition Government to review the case for a tax break for the UK games industry. The video game development sector provides high skilled employment in a high technology, export oriented industry. TIGA will continue to advance the case for a tax break for games production to ensure that the UK remains a leading player in video game development.”
Thu, May 12, 2011 | 06:29 BST
Politician proposes tax breaks for UK game devs
British Labour MP Tom Watson has come out in support of the games industry, calling for reforms to the Research and Development Tax Credit system.
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Posted in: Politics, UK
Tags: jason kingsley, John Whittingdale, richard wilson, tiga, tom watson
Tue, May 03, 2011 | 17:17 BST
TIGA Board elects five new members from Lionhead, Crytek, more
TIGA has announced it has elected five new directors to the Board, with positions being filled by various member of the UK games industry.
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Posted in: Politics, UK
Tags: Chris Kempt, Georgina Mackenzie, Karl Hilton, Mark Webley., Patrick O'Luanaigh, tiga
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 | 03:42 BST
UK culture secretary: Tax breaks not enough for games industry
UK secretary of state for culture Jeremy Hunt says the UK government should up its game by offering the games industry the same kinds of incentives as Canada does.
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Posted in: Politics, Trade, UK
Tags: Jeremy Hunt, tiga, UK Tax Breaks
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 | 23:34 GMT
TIGA proposes tax reforms for smaller UK games companies
TIGA has published a document proposing reforms to the UK’s Research and Development tax credit system, hoping to squeeze up to 75 percent more value out of the scheme for games companies.
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 | 15:47 GMT
TIGA says it has no plans to merge with UKIE
After ongoing talks in the last few weeks, TIGA has confirmed it will not be merging with UKIE despite lobbying by industry vets and government officials alike.
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