Keep up with what we're doing and what's happening in the UK games industry with the latest news.

Take a look and the games Team Ukie and Digital Schoolhouse (DSH) have been playing this year, from the legendary triple-As to the acclaimed indie darlings.

Earlier this week, the Home Secretary announced wide ranging changes to our immigration system which will have far reaching consequences for many industries including the UK video games industry.

EA Sports FC 24 remains at the top of the charts, whilst Hogwarts Legacy remains at number two.

Ukie are delighted to announce the Ukie video game awards. The Ukie Video Game Awards 2024 are presented to UK games companies and individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution, creative and commercial, to the UK games industry in 2023.

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.

Game technology used extensively in film and television, healthcare, and automotive sectors– making a £760 million contribution to the UK’s GDP.

Super Mario RPG remake and Bluey: The Videogame entered the charts at number 6 and 7 respectively

See Ukie's reaction to the news now.

After an exhaustive search, Ukie has appointed their next CEO to lead the organisation through its next transformational decade. Nick Poole has been appointed as Ukie CEO and will join from 1st April 2024. Nick Poole has 20 years CEO experience in the cultural and creative industries, driving growth and transformation in professional membership associations with a particular strength in governmental engagement and building mission and purpose.

Meanwhile the latest Football Manager comes in at number five in its first week of release.

Scottish Games Ecosystem Stars Unveiled

This is a guest article from Alan Lothian, Director of Ukie partner member 3ABEL