Louisa Keight

Yesterday new data from Ofcom's annual Online Nation report found that Gen Z are driving the early adoption of generative AI. This could be a good thing.

Key themes included the unique moment the organisations finds itself in, how the industry can close the skills gap and Ukie's upcoming Manifesto launch

A new report from Ukie and The Story Mob with exclusive data from YouGov takes the temperature of UK esports in a series of expert interviews.

Whilst there’s no UK pavilion at GDC this year there will be a raft of targeted opportunities for UK companies to gain exposure and meet potential partners.

Six episodes of the Playable Futures podcast have now been released - an insightful series of conversations between journalist Will Freeman and the thought leaders shaping the games sector today.

Last week's new release Metroid Prime Remastered has dropped to number two.

This week, DCMS announced their creative industries sector vision - but what does the announcement actually mean for the video games sector?

Developers from Leamington Spa and further afield flocked to Pixel Toys HQ to gather and embrace nearly 3 hours of riveting and informative talks, followed by some tasty pizza.

We've put together all of Ukie's offerings this year into one handy guide - so take a look, book a ticket, and we'll see you by the sea.

Games are a space in which the possibilities of technology can be applied in a structured and creative way.

The Government set out its intention to reform the UK’s data protection regime, building on, and ultimately diverging from, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

After 10 years at the helm of Ukie, Dr Jo Twist OBE’s last day as a member of the team is tomorrow, Friday 23rd June and we'd like to take a moment to say thank you

Last week's top spot Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has dropped to number two, whilst Hogwarts Legacy has dropped to number three.

Octopath Traveler II and Atomic Heart entered the charts at numbers 6 & 7 respectively.

The franchise's latest knocks FIFA 23 and God of War Ragnarok to second and third place respectively

God of War Ragnarok is back at the top of the UK Boxed Game charts for another week of 2023.

Familiar favourites FIFA 23, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Pokémon Violet appear at number two, three, four and five respectively.

Join us for a brief look back at everything we got up to this year.

Join us for a brief look back at everything we got up to this year.

Followed closely by favourites Call of Duty Modern Warfare II, God of War Ragnarok, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon Violet.

God of War Ragnarok returns to the top of the UK boxed game charts this week, ahead of last week's top contender FIFA 23.

Meanwhile the highest ranking new release this week was The Callisto Protocol, which entered the charts after its release on 2 December at number 6.

All friends of Ukie are invited to the annual festive drinks at our office in London on the 12th of December.

Last week's number one God of War: Ragnarok has dropped to number four, whilst favourites FIFA 23 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II appear at numbers three and five respectively.

The second highest ranking new release this week was Sonic Frontiers, at number four.

A brand new movement by #RaiseTheGame to inspire games industry professionals and companies on the topic of accessibility.

"In eight years' time, I'd like to see the video games industry being the greenest industry in the world and that the players that play games are coming to it, not just to escape, but to give back as well." Sam Barratt.

The highest ranking new release this week was Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion from Outright Games

With talks from Elaine Dowman (Barlcays), Matt Murphy (Genba Digital), Nick Ferguson (Microsoft) and a panel discussion with Kostas Zafaris (Rogue Sun) and James Brooksby (Absolutely Games).

Develop:Brighton is the largest game developer conference of its kind in the UK - and Ukie will be heading down with a roster of events centred on climate change and equality, diversity and inclusion

The Ukie Worldwide campaign covered sponsored content in consumer press and the all-important gamescom – but it kicked off at the start of the month with a fantastic series of virtual trade missions

This year, the UK was back at gamescom with a bang. Check out the key updates from the show.

Familiar favourites Nintendo Switch Sports, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons came in third, fourth and fifth respectively.

The inaugural Scottish Game Awards will acknowledge the best gaming talent with categories for individuals, organisations and games

Narrative game developers can apply for funding of up to £200,000 to help get their IP into international markets

This week F1 22 has overtaken Horizon Forbidden West in the UK boxed game charts, ahead of Nintendo Switch Sports, the latest Lego Star Wars title and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Esports presenters Wolfy and Bowie the Hero feature alongside Media Molecule, TT Games and much more

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga returns to the top of the UK boxed game charts after appearing as one of the most heavily discounted titles in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Meanwhile interactive horror drama The Quarry enters the charts at number four.

This week saw the return of a number of games to the charts, following the release of the PlayStation 5 bundle and the PlayStation VR bundle.

Meanwhile, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga dropped to number three, whilst Mario Kart 8 Deluxe retained its spot at number four and Pokémon Legends: Arceus climbed to number five.

Four things for video games businesses to know about the 2022 Queen’s Speech

A big week for Nintendo as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Kirby and the Forgotten Land appear in fourth and fifth place respectively.

The BFI has invited us to a focused session for the games industry to hear your views and feedback on the funding framework for 2023 to 2033.

Last week's bestseller, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has dropped to number two, whilst Gran Turismo 7 has crept up 7 places to number three.

The title has emerged as the second biggest launch of 2022 and the fastest selling Lego game of all time.

Book now to secure your space on the Ukie gamescom 2022 stand

Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West in second and third position respectively with big launches FIFA 2022 and Pokémon Legends: Arceus appeared at numbers four and five.

Last week's top runner Kirby and the Forgotten Land appears at number two.

With 39 nominees across 18 categories, it was a fantastic evening for the UK games industry.