UK Government to invest £30m into local gaming industry but nothing for esports

UK Government to invest £30m into local gaming industry but nothing for esports

The UK Government has committed £30 million to invest in helping grow the United Kingdom’s gaming industry.

A £30m Games Growth Package has launched, offering £10m annually over the next three years to support the next generation of games studios and developers.

These plans are part of the government’s new £380m investment package for creative industries to ensure the UK remains a “creative superpower.”

This announcement comes after British games body Ukie warned the government that the UK games industry could miss out on £500m.

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