Biggest ever UK presence at gamescom: UK is official country partner
What’s on the UK Stand Wednesday 5th August: 10.00am: Pastries & fruit sponsored by Pole To Win (exhibitors & their guests) 1.30pm: Sausages & mustard sponsored by Global Step (exhibitors & their guests) 6.00pm – 8.00pm: Networking drinks reception hosted by Dovetail and Multiplay (open to all) Thursday 6th August: 10.00am: Pastries & fruit sponsored by Pole To Win (exhibitors & their guests) 1.30pm: Sausages & mustard sponsored by Global Step (exhibitors & their guests) 5.30pm: UK game of the show presentation, sponsored by Green Man Gaming 6.00pm – 8.00pm: UKTI Germany & South Korea (UK Trade & Investment) networking reception (open to all) Friday 7th August: 10.00am: Pastries & fruit sponsored by Pole To Win (exhibitors & their guests) 1.30pm: Sausages & mustard sponsored by Global Step (exhibitors & their guests)
Dr Jo Twist speaking at the gamescom press launch in Berlin
It’s going to be a great British gamescom this year with the UK as the official country partner and Ukie hosting the biggest ever UK stand at this year’s expo. This will provide the perfect opportunity for UK games businesses to showcase everything that is great about the British games industry to a global audience. Here’s what you can expect from Ukie’s royal-themed stand: •
The return of the UK Game of the Show award, sponsored by Green Man Gaming, awarded to the best UK developed, but as yet unreleased, game that is on display at the show
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Over 50 of the best UK games businesses showcasing their latest work
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Our Royal Box will provide a dedicated presentation area for companies to launch games or showcase their latest work to the press or investors
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Networking opportunities including an investment dinner and VIP networking drinks receptions in association with Dovetail Games, Multiplay and UK Trade and Investment
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Twist, CEO of Ukie, said, “gamescom brings together thousands of games businesses from all over the world to celebrate the best that the industry has to offer. We’re honoured that the UK is the official partner country for the expo (thanks to UKTI for their support for this) and that Ukie are once again running the official UK industry stand to fly the flag for all things British at the expo.” Come and visit Hall 3.2, Stand C010DO11 and experience our right royal celebration of all the great things that the British games market has to offer internationally.
Exclusive features inside: Why you should do business in the UK >> page 04
UK game of the show 2015 >> page 04
UK drinks receptions >> page 04
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On the UK Stand: Amiqus BAFTA Billy Goat Games Black North Blackstaff Games Blazing Griffin Brain and Nerd Bundle Stars Cubic Motion Curve Digital Datascope Recruitment deltaDNA Edge Case Games Fat Pebble GameSessions GameSparks Global Step Green Man Gaming Hidden Armada ICO Partners Iglu Media InLifeSize Jagex Kiss Kiz Studios Level3 Localize Direct Marmalade Marvelous Mastertronic
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UK game of the show 2015 Now in its third year, the UK game of the show award has become an important part of the gamescom experience. This much sought after accolade is awarded to the best UK developed game on show at gamescom that has not yet been released. By focusing on unreleased titles the award shines a spotlight on the games that will be making the news in the future whilst also showcasing the outstanding development talent that exists in the UK. Ukie is delighted to have Green Man Gaming as sponsors of the award this year. Green Man Gaming are huge
advocates of the UK development scene and a destination store for all the latest and greatest digital content. Paul Sulyok, Founder of Green Man Gaming, said, “We are thrilled to be supporting the UK Game of the Show at Gamescom 2015. Year on year, the quality of titles coming from the UK, and the excitement we see from consumers continues to grow and astound us. We are very proud to be championing the UK industry, and wish everyone exhibiting much success.” The judges are leading industry figures and they will be combing the halls of gamescom throughout Wednesday and Thursday to identify potential winners. The winner will be announced on the UK industry stand during the drinks reception on Thursday evening.
UK drinks receptions It is a great Ukie tradition to have two networking drinks receptions on the UK industry stand at gamescom, and this year will be no exception. Wednesday’s drinks reception has been sponsored by our fantastic partners Dovetail Games and Multiplay, and Thursday’s drinks reception has been sponsored by UKTI Germany and UKTI South
Korea. Each reception is from 6-8pm, and is open to all exhibitors, their guests, and visitors to the stand. So if you’d like to do business and network with UK and global companies, as well as have a few drinks and a chat with friends, please feel free to come along on Wednesday and Thursday. We look forward to seeing you there!
Why the UK? With over 30 years of experience of producing some of the world’s most innovative and commercially successful titles, the UK is a leader in the games industry. We give you five reasons why you should do business with the UK games sector.
1. A world class place for doing business
The UK is the number-one business location in Europe, with a games business-friendly policy, regulatory and tax environment. It offers a rich and diverse ecosystem of talented people, trade partners, tax breaks, educational establishments and suppliers. Since April 2014 we’ve had special support in place through the Video Games Tax Relief. Offering a 25% credit back on production expenditure, available to games on all platforms and of all business models, and easily claimed directly through tax returns, the tax relief has put the UK at the top of the league table for making games. The UK is also investing in its next generation of games talent. There are more than 60 UK universities providing 255 specialist courses in games, and we are preparing the next generation with worldleading reforms to computing education.
2. A reputation for innovation and creativity
The UK has a proud history of making some of the most creative and influential games ever made and remains at the forefront of the digital games market. Our companies are leading the way across many different platforms and genres, especially the spread of social,
massively multiplayer online (MMO) and mobile games.
Within the more mainstream games segment, UK-produced titles such as mobile success Monument Valley, indie classic Thomas Was Alone, as well as console blockbusters Grand Theft Auto and Batman: Arkham series have all established a reputation for genredefining originality.
3. Biggest consumer market in Europe
UK consumers spent £3.9bn on games products in 2014, growing 10% on the previous year. The UK games sector generates a further £2bn in global sales each year and contributes £1.4bn to national gross domestic product (GDP), generating £429m in tax revenues. Games revenues account for 43% of the UK entertainment market.
4. A global outlook
Overseas trade missions for UK games companies, such as GDC San Francisco, G-Star and ChinaJoy, are enabling our companies to think globally. The UK already provides the European headquarters for many global overseas games companies, including Microsoft, Sony, Konami, Take Two, Sega and many others.
5. Investment in a digital future
In addition to the UK Government’s future commitment to ensure that 90% of the UK has access to a 24Mbps internet service, games companies operating in the UK already have access to sophisticated support services for games publishing, marketing, server capacity and IT infrastructure.
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Exercise meets gaming. Pulse Fitness are probably the largest manufacturer a n d s u p p l i e r o f G y m e q u i p m e n t . We s t Coast program their interactive exercise bike which brings g a m i n g a n d e x e r c i s e t o g e t h e r. We h a v e a c l o s e working relationship with Aberystwyth Sports Psychology Department.
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Why make games in the UK? $ Billion
Relevance on global stage + UK was 6th market worldwide in 2014
Numerous brilliant companies and clusters + 1,902 games companies, +22% 2011-2013 + 55% in London and the South East + 95% are micro or small businesses
52% 56% 48% 44%
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£1,048m (+17%)
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A skilled vibrant workforce + 9,400 FTE in development + 63% have a degree + 60 universities/colleges provide 215 undergraduate and 40 masters video games courses
£200m £400m £600m £800m £1,000m£1,200m
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33.5m engaged players
£915m (+46%) £548m (+21%)
Tax credits since 2014! + 25% reduction on development costs in the UK
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Success stories! Apps + $0.47 profit per download + Free apps with in-app purchase have 76% apps revenue share
Sources: Ukie, Nesta, Newzoo, MCV, IHS Technology, GfK Chart-Track, Distimo, IAB, Creative Skillset
Askaboutgames: where families make sense of games Askaboutgames.com is dedicated to helping parents, children and families understand more about the games industry and to make the most out of the games that they play.
Grown in Britain & Northern Ireland is the theme of the UK’s participation at Milan Expo 2015. All of our activities at Expo – the UK Pavilion, the UK House, global events programme – are part of the GREAT campaign, the UK Government’s campaign to promote the UK abroad. The campaign’s objective is to highlight how the UK is helping to provide the solutions needed to meet the challenge of feeding the planet and specifically to increase positive perceptions in target markets of British creativity, innovation and global leadership. The campaign is being delivered via a global programme of UK business and cultural events and activities supported by a global communications campaign. The Global Business Programme is part of the overall campaign and a central element of the UK Government’s 2020 Export Drive. It facilitates business deals for UK companies that will drive benefits for the UK economy, and also demonstrate how we can work in partnership with other global players. The Global Business
Programme helps UK firms win business globally and promotes the UK as a destination for foreign direct investment. For more information about the opportunities of the Milan Expo 2015 go to https://events.ukti.gov.uk/portal/ event-campaign/milan-expo-2015 and follow #GrownInBritain UK Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015
The online community is designed to help people make informed choices about what games to buy and play for children and families. Not only does it have practical advice for keeping children safe online, with guidance on everything from PEGI ratings to child online safety advice, it also features
research and stories into the benefits of playing games on skills development. The site, run by Ukie in partnership with the Game Rating Authority and PEGI, also provides interviews and practical guides for people wanting career advice for breaking into the games industry and two minute guides to games for all ages. If you have a question about age ratings or safe playing tips, or want to discover the best games to play yourself or with your family, askaboutgames.com is here to help.
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Web: amiqus.com Twitter: @weareamiqus Telephone: +44 (0)1925 839700 Address: 101 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6YF
M = Media
Amiqus is a specialist, multi award winning Games recruitment agency with over 15 years’ experience. Fuelled by our love of the industry we’re on a mission to help more people find the right job, at the right time. Our friendly and experienced team know the games market inside out and understand what it takes to successfully deliver to technical, creative, executive and strategic roles at all levels. We are looking to meet: Game developers, publishers and service providers supporting the games industry. Big or small, if you are part of the games industry and looking to grow your team now or in the future come and talk to us. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To connect with you, to talk about your business. We’d love to give you an intro to Amiqus and learn how we can support your growth plans.
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Web: blazinggriffin.com Twitter: @BlazingGriffin Telephone: +44 (0)1312 902270 Address: 4 Broughton Market, Edinburgh, EH3 6NU
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Web: bafta.org Twitter: @BAFTA Telephone: +44 (0)2077 340022 Address: 195 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LN
S Blazing Griffin is an independent games, TV and film production company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The game development arm of the company was founded as Blazing Griffin and quickly grew to become one of the largest development studios in Scotland. In 2011 the company acquired the hit PC title, “The Ship: Murder Party”, the company used the momentum to go onto develop APB Retribution, Dino Tribes and has recently launched Distant Star: Revenant Fleet. In 2015 the company merged with Picture Lock Media, a post-production company with clients such as the hit TV series Outlander and Shetland, and Haphazard Media, a young film production company, both based in Glasgow. We are looking to meet: Publishers, IP holders, Distribution Platforms, and the Press. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Finding strategic partners and people we would like to work with.
Web: bundlestars.com Twitter: @bundlestars Telephone: +44 (0)1889 570156 Address: The Studios, Lea Hall Enterprise Park, Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley, WS15 1LH
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round, international programme of learning events and initiatives that offers unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes, connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the UK, Los Angeles and New York. BAFTA relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work. Bundle Stars is one of the world’s leading digital game retailers, partnering directly with developers and publishers to offer unique and exclusive offers on digital games. To date, Bundle Stars has delivered over 15 million Steam keys to gamers in 200 countries, and has a 9.5 out of 10 customer satisfaction rating on Trustpilot. Gamers are attracted by the site’s regular promotional activities, with the lion’s share of revenue going to game developers and publishers. Bundle Stars is big on social commerce with over 1.7 million people following the latest deals on social media channels. Launched in 2012, British-based Bundle Stars is owned and operated by Focus Multimedia Ltd, one of the UK’s leading independent computer games and software publishers for 20 years We are looking to meet: Game publishers, game developers, and marketing partners. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To increase our rapidly growing roster of awesome partners from around the world.
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Web: cubicmotion.com Twitter: @cubicmotion Telephone: +44 (0)1618 203431
Facial animation services. Producing production-ready facial animation from video footage, motion capture, depth sensors or purely audio. Providers of dense and precise tracking data of performance footage. Licensing of our own software tools. Construction of solvers, producing a mapping between performance and character data.
Founded in 2012, Curve Digital publishes original IP and enhanced conversions of popular independent video games. Working with high profile developers such as Jasper Byrne (Lone Survivor) and Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone), Curve Digital helps individuals and small teams bring their games to a larger audience on popular console formats, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One and Wii-U.
We are looking to meet: Game Developers.
We are looking to meet: Developers seeking a publisher on PC and consoles.
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Business Development.
Address: Rutherford House, Manchester Science Park, Pencroft Way, Manchester, M15 6SZ
Twitter: @Datascope Telephone: +44 (0)2075 806018 Address: Morley House, Regent Street, London W1B 3BE
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Web: edgecasegames.net Twitter: @EdgeCaseGames Telephone: +44 (0)1483 533733 Address: 81 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UH
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Web: datascope.co.uk
Web: curve-digital.com
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Discover new games we can add to our portfolio.
P Datascope is an award winning recruitment agency specialising in the computer games and digital entertainment industry. Established for over 20 years, we have over 100,000 candidates registered on our database and a farreaching network of contacts. Our clients range from small independent games studios to large publishers and technology companies. We work with clients and candidates worldwide. Our knowledge of the games and digital entertainment industries is second to none and we pride ourselves on offering our clients and candidates a highly professional service. We are looking to meet: Existing clients and candidates as well as make connections with new companies. We are also happy to meet potential candidates who are looking for a move. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Our aim at the show is to make connections with clients and candidates and build on our great brand name.
We at Edge Case Games have always had our heads so far in the clouds, all we can see is stars. We grew up playing the likes of Wing Commander, X-Wing vs TIE Fighter and Elite. Our rooms were plastered in Star Trek posters and our duvet covers were adorned with the faces of C3PO and R2D2. We were the team behind Strike Suit Zero, the first dogfighting game to ride the wave of the space combat revival. Born Ready Games was set up with the sole intention of bringing Strike Suit Zero to fruition, but – while our team and experience remains intact – our new project will fly under a new banner. Edge Case is a new studio with a new game, but we are two companies working together with common history and DNA. We are currently working on Fracture Space, a 5v5 capital ship space shooter featuring several kilometrelong behemoths duking it out on a galactic stage. With heavy ordnance flying through space, and crowds of fighters supporting the huge player craft, the battles are both tactical and explosive.
Web: deltaDNA.com Twitter: @delta_DNA Telephone: +44 (0)1314 663690 Address: Greenside House, 25 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
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deltaDNA combines games industry heritage and extensive marketing analytics expertise to deliver dedicated tools & technology for gamers by gamers. We are passionate about game design and maximizing the true potential of games on any platform by improving player experiences and leveraging big data technology for real time intervention. We work with publishers & developers throughout the world who use the deltaDNA platform to help them better understand player behaviors and identify actionable insights to personalize games. Our data shows that improving player engagement drives long term value. We are looking to meet: Game developers, publishers, analysts and programmers, or anyone interested in using analytics to improve games. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Make new contacts and develop relationships. Increase interest in the platform and generate new sign ups.
Fat Pebble are an independent games developer based in Brighton, UK. All of their games are entirely handmade and hand-animated using stop-motion animation. This unique look has been a massive hit with players, the press and the storefronts alike.
Web: fatpebble.com Twitter: @fatpebble Telephone: +44 (0)1273 573823 Address: Citibase, 95 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4ST
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We are looking to meet: Journalists, Asian publishers, investors, storefronts, project funding. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To talk about our new game, to license the game to publishers in Asian territories, to talk to investors interested in Fat Pebble, to talk to people who may be interested in funding the project.
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Web: gamesessions.com Twitter: @GameSessions Telephone: +44 (0)1143 454110 Address: Electric Works, Sheffield, S1 2BJ
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Web: globalstep.com Telephone: +44 (0)7446 034697 Address: 90 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9RZ
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Web: hiddenarmada.com Twitter: @hiddenarmada Telephone: +44 (0)7871 969937 Address: 2 Queich Place, Kinross, KY13 8DF
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GameSessions provides a new way of marketing videogames, through free trials, rentals and purchases. With our custom compression and DRM technology users are able to download and play free trials of PC games easily and securely. During a trial a user can upgrade to a rental or purchased copy of the game at any point, with the additional benefit of transferring saved progress to Steam. Our in-game overlay system provides the opportunity to market both existing and upcoming games, as well as gathering user feedback. The whole process is fully customizable, as publishers can set trial time, pricing and advertising options, and are able to view stats on how well each game is performing. We are looking to meet: Game publishers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To increase our catalogue of PC games.
GlobalStep is one of the largest solutions providers to the digital media and interactive entertainment industries, with offices in the US and Europe. We provide fully integrated games QA and technical support services out of our best in class, 1,000 seat software testing and customer support centre in Pune, India. We test on all platforms ─ Mobile, Tablets, PC/Mac, Social/ Casual, MMO and Games Consoles. GlobalStep also offers customer and technical support services, since there is such a logical tie-in between the testing of games before they are launched and the resolution of issues encountered by customers post-launch. We are looking to meet: Games developers and publishers of PC, console, mobile, social/casual and MMO games. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet with new potential customers to gain a better understanding of their current and future QA and games testing needs and potential technical/customer support requirements. Hidden Armada wants players to adventure TOGETHER! We create fast-paced, action-packed, multiplayer mayhem that you and your friends can shout about, and deliver unique gameplay features by connecting home systems to mobile devices, that change how you interact with games, and each other. This multiplayer mission is embodied by Mutiny! - Our 8 player pirate brawler for home systems where players battle enemies and betray friends for gold and glory. Mutiny’s companion mobile app connects to let players directly control the action using their phone, and take a piece of it wherever they go. We are looking to meet: Publishers (Console+PC), Journalists+Streamers (YouTube/ Twitch), Investors. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Promoting Mutiny, finding a publisher, securing investment, securing contract work.
Web: gamesparks.com Twitter: @GameSparksltd Telephone: +353 83 4455452 Address: Studio 31, The Design Tower, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, Irelad
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GameSparks is a cloud based platform that provides developers with the tools they need to build all of the server-side components of their games and then manage them as a service post launch. The GameSparks platform significantly reduces the time required to implement server-side functionality and equips you with all of the tools you need to manage players and optimise your games performance in terms of retention, engagement and monetisation. Unleash the power of the cloud to turbocharge your games with our rich library of social and game economy features. Join thousands of the leading studios and publishers using GameSparks to build and run the backend of their games. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Making contact with studios interestead in BaaS and spreading the word about how a BaaS can benefit game developmet.
Green Man Gaming, based in the heart of London, UK, is the world’s fastest growing multiplatform digital retailer targeting core gamers through its unique data-driven social commerce website. Currently GMG sells over 5,500 games from over 400 publishing partners in over 185 territories worldwide Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet developers, publishers and business partners. Web: greenmangaming.com Twitter: @greenmangaming Telephone: +44 (0)7732 466728 Address: 4th Floor, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 9BB
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S ICO Partners offers consulting and market intelligence services for online games in Europe, based on over 15 years of expertise in this industry segment. ICO Media is the public relations branch of ICO Partners and specializes in pan-European PR for online games across 12 countries.
Web: icopartners.com Twitter: @icopartners Telephone: +44 (0)2081 338806 Address: Office 6, 10 Fleet Street, Brighton, BN1 4ZE
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We are looking to meet: Studios and publishers looking for expertise in the online game space. Studios and publishers looking for a Pan-European PR agency. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Networking with actors of the industry and develop our existing business.
Ukie Times 13 Jagex Games Studio is a MultiAward winning games developer and publisher based in Cambridge, England. Our studio has a globally recognised reputation for developing hugely popular, accessible, freeto-play games and for providing an unbeatable community experience for our millions of players around the world.
Web: jagex.com Twitter: @Jagex Address: 220 Science Park, Cambridge, CB4 0WA
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We have developed and selfpublished over 40 online titles, including the Guinness World Record-holding “Most Popular Free Multiplayer Online Game” RuneScape. Our passionate and dedicated teams are also currently developing a number of games including the highly anticipated “BLOCK N LOAD” and other unannounced titles across multiple genres.
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Web: kizstudios.com Twitter: @kizstudios Telephone: +44 (0)7754 864938 Address: 26 Hamilton Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4LY
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Web: kiss-ltd.co.uk Twitter: @KISSLtd Telephone: +44 (0)1525 222796 Address: Weirbank, Monkey Island Lane, Bray SL6 2ED
P Kiz Studios is an independent video game and entertainment developer with offices in Leamington Spa UK, Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC. With titles like the mobile hit Critter Escape! and the cross-platform battler Might and Mayhem, Kiz Studios bends genres and blurs the lines between casual and hardcore, making accessible games for a global audience. We have several titles in development across our studios along with a brand new social platform focused on collaboration across gaming, music, video and sports. We are looking to meet: Potential publishers for our content worldwide with a focus on South East Asia, we’re also looking for developers with synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer html5 & native mobile games that are looking for additional options to monetise through an upcoming social platform. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet with publishers and developers worldwide to showcase our games and content, recruit new developers to our upcoming social platform and build upon existing relationships.
Web: level3.com Twitter: @Level3 Telephone: +44 (0)8004 961000 Address: 10 Fleet Place, London EC4M 7RB
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We’re dedicated to helping developers reach more global customers by localizing their games into multiple languages. Our products have received industry recognition and are used by an increasing number of development teams worldwide. Since launching our first product LocDirect, a CMS for localization assets, we now offer a full suite of tools designed to help with all aspects of the localization process.
Web: localizedirect.com Twitter: @LocDirect Telephone: +44 (0)7532 050838 Address: 35 Beechfield Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3BT
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We are looking to meet: Companies that need either translation services, an optimized App Store page, or a system that makes localization a seamless part of game development. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Create lots of contacts with the aim to convert these contacts to clients. Also to meet with existing LD clients.
Web: madewithmarmalade.com Twitter: @marmaladeapps Telephone: +44 (0)2075 533050 Address: 200 St John Street, London EC1V 4RN
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Established in 2012, Kiss Ltd offers PC gamers the best indie developed games from the UK and around the world. We maximise the revenue of our development partners by delivering a best in class service at every stage of the game development process - contract and legal support, tax liability management, catalogue management and marketing & PR. Additionally, we are proud of our prompt and efficient royalty payment service. As fans of indie games ourselves, we recognise that to our developers, their games are more than just content that needs to be monetised. These games are an expression of the developer’s creativity and commitment. As a result Kiss ensure that our development partners always retain their IP rights. We are looking to meet: Developers, retail partners and press. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Acquire new contacts, seek new revenue streams, speak with press and raise awareness of Kiss Ltd. We build, operate and maintain a global communications network to deliver managed solutions for enterprises, carriers and governments. As a Fortune 500 company and a Tier 1 Internet operator, we offer fibre-based infrastructure and data centre solutions, IP-based voice and data communications, wide-area Ethernet services, video and content distribution, security solutions, and cloud-based solutions. Level 3 connects more than 500 markets in over 60 countries across owned fibre networks on six continents, connected by extensive undersea facilities. We take ownership of network reliability and security, so our customers can own their success in return. We are looking to meet: Online gaming companies, Gaming production companies, Gaming site managers, Global online games distributors. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To form connections with online game developers and distributors and facilitate the global production and distribution of their games and materials. Marmalade has a simple purpose - to enable developers to create great content on any device. At the core of the company, the powerful Marmalade SDK enables developers to build high performance 2D and 3D games and apps using its flexible development environment. It provides developers with access to an exceptional ecosystem of partner services, tools and technologies that work seamlessly with Marmalade, enabling developers and game makers to execute their vision without compromise. By harnessing the Marmalade SDK and other leading technologies for front-line game development, Marmalade Game Studio develops best-in-class titles for an impressive client list of brand and IP owners across the globe, as well as exciting original projects. We are looking to meet: Game developers, studios, potential integration partners. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To showcase/ demo our cross-paltform SDK Marmalade, and to gather leads.
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Web: marvelousgames.com Twitter: @marvelous_games Telephone: +44 (0)7833 468929 Address: Union House, Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8HF
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Web: mediatonicgames.com Twitter: @mediatonic Telephone: +44 (0)2070 107850 Address: 151 Wardour Street, London W1F 8WE
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Web: ndreams.com Twitter: @nDreamsVR Telephone: +44 (0)1252 518452 Address: Trident House, 3844 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PG
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Marvelous Europe is the European arm of Marvelous, a leading Japanese publisher of console and mobile games. Known in the west for cult console games like No More Heroes, Senran Kagura and Rune Factory, Marvelous also publishes some of Japan’s most successful online and mobile games, including Logres: Goddess of the Ancient and Disney’s Magic Castle: My Dream Island. The company has also worked with western developers on mobile and console titles like RunBot, Touch Racing 2 (iOS/Android) and Skullgirls (PC). Marvelous Europe is exhibiting in the consumer area of Gamescom for the first time this year, and is also keen to talk to developers with great titles, looking for investment or publishing in Europe, North America or Japan. We are looking to meet: Developers with titles to publish on mobile, console or PC formats, or looking for an investment and marketing partner. European distribution partners for physical products. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet the best developers on mobile, console and PC, looking for help with publishing, marketing and investment.
Mediatonic is an award-winning UK game developer with a team of 80, HQ’d in central London. Partnering with the world’s biggest games businesses to create original and IP-based games for the past 10 years, we have created original titles with leading publishers across Asia and the West, including: Microsoft, Sony, Activision, GREE, Bandai Namco & Square Enix, Japan. We have topped iOS charts worldwide, including in Japan and the USA, and recently have launched a title into Japan’s top-40 grossing. Having also made award-winning premium games for PC and console, we are a UK authority on Free to Play across mobile, PC & cross-platform. We are looking to meet: Game Publishers looking for original titles, and titles based on IP, for partnership from the very beginning. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Forging new partnerships and establishing existing ones with major players in the industry. Establishing our next new title. nDreams are a developer and publisher of virtual reality (VR) games and experiences. nDreams are the largest UK software developer to be solely focused on creating virtual reality entertainment content. They’ve honed their dedicated VR skills by creating multiple games and experiences for all the leading platforms. Recently, they received a $3 million USD investment to continue their rapid growth, enabling nDreams to keep pace with their relentless ambition. nDreams have already worked on a number of VR titles and have mysterious adventure experience The Assembly on show at Gamescom 2015. We are looking to meet: Members of the press of any shape or size looking to uncover the power of virtual reality and the future of gaming. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Demonstrating our virtual reality adventure game The Assembly to press.
For developers of standout and diverse PC and console games who need publishing expertise on their side, Mastertronic’s awesome team of games passionate, independent thinking, industry experienced people builds a true and supportive digital publishing partnership and manages the time and resource-hungry commercial function, which means developers have more time to create even more awesome.
Web: mastertronic.com Twitter: @Mastertronic Telephone: +44 (0)2075 024450 Address: 1st Floor, 1 Benjamin Street, London, EC1M 5QG
We are looking to meet: Developers, press, industry contacts, platform holders. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Business development (scouting for /signing new titles), increasing our brand awareness (both of Mastertronic and our titles), press appointments/coverage of our title.
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Web: multiplay.com Twitter: @Multiplay Telephone: +44 (0)2071 001337 Address: Unit 7 Whitefield Business Park, Lepe Rd, Southampton, SO45 1XR
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Multiplay is a gaming services company specialising in online hosting and live events. In the world of online hosting, Multiplay work with a variety of industry-leading clients, helping to deliver their products to the people who need them through our extensive global network, complete server management tool Clanforge®, and various highly developed elastic hosting solutions. When it comes to events management and services, Multiplay is a proven and experienced deliverer. Helping to run such events as Mojang’s Minecon and Jagex Studio’s Runefest, Multiplay’s expertise can be applied on any scale from basic equipment rentals to fully produced live stage and broadcast environments. We are looking to meet: Developers, publishers, and technology partners Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To introduce new businesses and partners to our unique technologies, and talk about how we can collaborate further.
MCV is the leading trade news and community site for all professionals working within the UK and international video games market. It reaches everyone from store manager to CEO, covering the entire industry. MCV is published by NewBay Media, which specialises in entertainment, leisure and technology markets.
Web: mcvuk.com & develop-online.net Twitter: @MCVonline / @developonline Telephone: +44 (0)1992 535647 Address: Saxon House, 6a St Andrew Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1JA
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Develop is in a unique position at the games industry’s heart, detailing the latest business, coding, art, sound and game design trends, and featuring interviews with the creative and commercial leaders in the field, reaching 300,000 readers. From tools technology to production processes behind video games and serious industry issues, only Develop has complete trust and total reach within the international community. We listen and, by working with our readership, we set the news agenda for people inside the business.
Ukie Times 15 Ninja Theory is an award-winning game development studio based in Cambridge, England, known for pushing the boundaries of technology, art and storytelling in videogames.
Northern Ireland Screen is the government-backed lead agency in Northern Ireland for the film, television and digital content industry, driving global growth through boosting our economy, celebrating our culture and enhancing our children’s education.
Founded in 2004, Ninja Theory is best known for creating Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, DmC: Devil May Cry and Disney Infinity 3.0 for consoles and PC. Clients include Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft Games Studios, Capcom, Bandai Namco and Disney Interactive Studios. Web: ninjatheory.com Twitter: @ninjatheory Telephone: +44 (0)1223 460080
Ninja Theory will publish its first independently developed game, Hellblade, for PlayStation 4 and PC in 2016.
Address: Suite 20, Building 5, Westbrook Centre, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1YG
Web: northenrirelandscreen.co.uk Twitter: @NIScreen Telephone: +44 (0)2890 232444 Address: 3rd Floor Alfred House, 21 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8ED
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Web: omni-labs.com Twitter: @rudolfkremers Telephone: +44 (0)7904 698347 Address: 24 Orchard Close, St. stephens, Canterbury, CT2 7AL
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Omni Systems is an indie games company run by Rudolf Kremers. It is notable for the success of their flagship game “Eufloria” which has garnered numerous awards and nominations, and sold over 800,000 units across platforms to date. Omni Systems is due to finish no less than three new games over the next few months, and would love to show them off here at Gamescom. They are: Eufloria RPG, Neopolis, and StarLit. Rudolf is a game design veteran who has worked on a plethora of games, ranging from small and fun titles for handheld systems to multi-million selling games and franchises on consoles and pc. We are looking to meet: Journalists, entrepeneurs, publishers, distributors, hardware manufacturers, platform holders. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Promote three new games and pursue commercial opportunities.
Web: opmjobs.com Twitter: @opmjobs Telephone: +44 (0)1206 214421 Address: 228 Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1HD
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OysterWorld is a world class developer and publisher of online and downloadable games. The studio has over 65 employees, is expanding rapidly and has had funding support from the Welsh Government. In recognition of this Oysterworld has recently been designated a Regionally Important Company by the Welsh Government, the only company in the games sector to receive such recognition.
Web: oysterworldgames.com Twitter: @Oyster_World Telephone: +44 (0)1443 887130 Address: Suite 6, Unit 3, Melin Corrwg Business Parc, Cardiff Road, Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 5BE
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We are looking to meet: Developers looking to finance their projects and expand the current operational capabilites, investors looking for projects and teams to finance and publishers who are looking to connect with new content producers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To raise awareness of Northern Ireland as a creative hub for game development, to share our success stories and to discuss the support that we are providing to the sector.
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We are looking to meet: Investors, IP Owners, WFH Outsourcers, business partners. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet new partners and re-connect with existing customers. Introducing investors to exciting and lucrative opportunities with proven results. Turning your IP into high earning Hidden Object Games. Offering our highly regarded studio as a work for hire facility. Many years of experience working with the biggest brands in the industry.
OPM are a specialist recruitment consultancy that work exclusively in the games industry. Formed in 1998, we have grown into an industry leader for recruitment in games and are proud to have a diverse portfolio of job-seekers and games studios from around the globe! Our team is split into designated divisions that are specialised to a particular job function within the game-making process, publishing and aftersales, so each of our consultants are an expert in their specific sector. All studios have different needs depending on their projects, that’s why our team have excelled in recruiting for Permanent, Contract, Temporary and Funded Temporary terms of employment, meaning there isn’t a role that we can’t fill! We are looking to meet: Hiring managers and job seekers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To network with games industry professionals; who are either hiring for staff, or looking for work themselves. World renowned as a market leader for the provision of facilities and services to the Film and TV industries, Pinewood Studios is now bringing its award winning post production facilities and expertise to the Games industry. Games audio services include internationally recognised foley recording and editing; custom sound design; localisation in over 40 languages; a casting database of 3000+; Oscar winning mixers; sound editorial and project management. In addition, Pinewood offers access to 3D photogrammetry scanning for asset creation and on-site motion capture with preferred partner Centroid.
Web: pinewoodgames.com Twitter: @pinewoodstudios Telephone: +44 (0)1753 656296 Address: Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH
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We are looking to meet: Game developers and publishers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Gather new clients. Web: playfab.com
Web: poletowininternational.com
Twitter: @playfabnetwork
Twitter: @poletowinintl
Telephone: +49 (0)174 9037084
Telephone: +44 (0)7718 192438
Address: 101 Yesler Way, Suite 507. Seattle, WA, 98104. United States of America
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Web: polystream.net Telephone: +44 (0)7538 623355 Address: 105 Oyster Lane, Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7JF
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Web: revolution.co.uk Twitter: @revbot Telephone: +44 (0)1904 639721 Address: 23 Ogleforth, York, YO1 7JG
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Polystream is leading the next generation of fully streamed interactive entertainment. Founded by Adam Billyard (formerly Criterion, and EA) and Bruce Grove (formerly Tellme, Dell XPS, and Onlive), Polystream uses virtual GPU technology running on public cloud services such as Azure, AWS, and Google to deliver a complete gameplay experience on any device. Free from the restrictions and hardware limitations of existing streaming technologies, Polystream seamlessly delivers enhanced marketing and specially created content, playable game demos, early access / BETA trials or even entire games. By offering elastic, scale-on-demand services with no capacity constraints and no need for dedicated hardware, Polystream is built to increase and enhance engagement with the modern streaming audience. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Meet with publishers, investors and platform holders seeking an advanced game streaming solution for their customers.
Founded in 1990, Revolution Software is a world-leading developer / publisher of narrative-driven adventure computer games, with titles such as Beneath a Steel Sky and the Broken Sword series, which has earned over $100 million at retail. The company is a pioneer of digital self-publishing, and in 2011 Broken Sword: Director’s Cut went to #1 on the Apple App store in every major European territory, achieved 5 million downloads, with ‘Broken Sword’ becoming one of the world’s top 10 most Tweeted keywords. In 2012, Revolution crowd funded their latest title, Broken Sword 5: the Serpent’s Curse, raising $850,000 from 15,000 backers. The company has also developed games based on major TV and movie franchises for companies such as Disney, Dreamworks and Celedor.
Web: purplebeard.eu Twitter: @purplebeard_eu Telephone: +44 (0)7940 535511 Address: 1 Vincent Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 2PN
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Web: ripstone.com Twitter: @RipstoneGames Telephone: +44 (0)1517 092351 Address: 25 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5RN
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Pole To Win’s mission is to build strong bridges between our clients and their customers. Since 1994, Pole To Win has modernized with the ever-changing technology market. Global leaders in product lifecycle support, we constantly adapt and progress supported by a talented workforce of over 4,000 innovators. We nurture our client relationships through transparent access to development and support teams. This experience together with technology, security and confidentiality propels our clients to a sustainable pole position of success. We are looking to meet: Developers and Publishers who would like to discuss QA Testing, Localisation, Quality Engineering and Customer Support services @ Gamescom. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet existing and new prospect clients with QA, QE, Localisation and Customer Support requirements. To create Brand awareness for Pole To Win International. Purplebeard provides market leading games publishers with ITES in customer service, design, QA Testing and localisation.We offer highly customisable business process outsourcing solutions to secure your business needs. We provide competitive and comprehensive BPO services in the following groups: Online gaming support; Game Moderator/Master services; QA and Game Testing; Game Localisation; Game Development on all major platforms; Call Center Services; Inbound Customer Service; Multi-lingual Call Center Support - English; French; German; Spanish; Italian; Russian; Turkish; Technical Support; Live Chat Support; Sales and Marketing Services (incl. Lead Generation and Lead Qualification) We are looking to meet: Video and mobile game publishers, video services, publishers or service providers supporting the game industry, ad services, indie developers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet you and talk to you about your business, to meet with prospective client, to engage with sharing the befenefits of delegating noncore operations to an outside company, explore and play various game other developers have out this year.
Ripstone Publishing is an independent UK based games publisher specialising in digital distribution. Ripstone’s ethos is built on honesty, integrity and trust, founded in 2011 in order to create a bespoke service for independent game developers. Publishing video games on a number of different platforms including handheld and home consoles, PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android; Ripstone is best known for games such as Ironcast, Pure Chess, Pure Pool, Big Sky Infinity, Knytt Underground, Men’s Room Mayhem & the critically acclaimed Stick It To The Man. We are looking to meet: Media to showcase our upcoming games. As well as indie developers looking for a publisher on console or PC. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet European media and give them hands on opportunities with our upcoming games to achieve press coverage for these games. To find developers with games they need a publisher for to fill our 2016 product slate.
Ukie Times 17 Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rising Star Games publish video game entertainment across all game platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and Steam. With a catalogue of more than 120 games released, the company continues to release compelling gaming experiences.
Robo Pixel Games is a Small game develpment company Based in the North east of England. We’re developing ‘Gunnihilation’, which is a retro style multiplayer bullet-hell platformer that’s heavily inspired by classic shooters such as ‘Contra’ and ‘Smash TV’. We want to produce a game that gives players a feeling of nostalgia but incorporates mechanics classic systems couldn’t create.
We are looking to meet: Press, Indie Developers and European Trade Partners.
Web: risingstargames.com Twitter: @RisingStarGames
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To promote our upcoming line-up of digital and packaged games for Q3 2015 and beyond.
Web: robopixelgames.co.uk Twitter: @RoboPixelGames
Telephone: +44 (0)1462 860009
Telephone: +44 (0)1642 384574
Address: Latchmore Court, Brand Street, Hitchin SG5 1HX
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Web: soldout.uk.com Twitter: @SoldOut_Games Telephone: +44 (0)2034 054582 Address: 2 John Street, London, WC1N 2ES
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Web: tag-games.com Twitter: @taggames Telephone: +44 (0)1382 220925 Address: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Seabraes House, Dundee, DD1 4QB
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We are looking to meet: Representatives from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo as well as potential publishers. Also Bloggers and press to develop our networking. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To publicise our game to a large audience and approach console reps for potential console release.
D Sold Out combine a wealth of experience mixed in with youth to form its close knit team. Garry Williams is an industry veteran with over 20 years’ experience. After founding Mastertronic, Garry has re-established Sold Out alongside James Cato. James’ decades of sales experience gives Sold Out the ability to sell titles to every major distributor in the world. Young gun Sean Labode started his career in the video games industry straight after leaving University. After a few years learning the in’s and out’s of the industry, they have provided additional vision and innovation to Sold Out. Last in the doors is Darren Gargette, formerly a QA Tester at some of the best UK development studios. He plays all the games and then talks about them on a podcast. We are looking to meet: International clients and partners as well as hunting down new products by meeting new developers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Making new contacts and developers that Sold Out can help and support with their new game/s.
Tag Games is a mobile game developer based in Dundee, Scotland. Established in 2006, we are a trusted partner to publishers, brand owners, broadcasters and digital agencies worldwide including Ubisoft, Wooga, Gree, Electronic Arts, Channel 4, Namco Bandai, Square Enix, Endemol and BBC Worldwide. Our fast growing team of 40 highly talented employees has worked on film, game and TV licenses as well as creating original IP with cutting edge technology and best practice game development processes. With specialism in mobile, F2P, Games as a Service and porting to mobile, we focus on the highest levels of game-play and visuals to create experiences on mobile that entertain, engage and retain millions of players around world. We are looking to meet: Game publishers and developers looking for a mobile partner. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To find companies looking for mobile development partners for work for hire. We specialise in mobile, F2P, games as a service and porting to mobile. We will also be pitching our latest original IP and looking for development partners.
Web: steelmedia.co.uk Twitter: @PG.biz Telephone: +44 (0)7769 686951 Address: The House, Kelston Park, Bath, BA1 9AE
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Founded by journalists with a focus on quality editorial, Steel Media is the publishing company behind PocketGamer.co.uk, PocketGamer.biz, Quality Index, AppSpy and more. We also produce customer magazines in partnership with a variety of blue chip companies, supply editorial content for syndication, and have the most dextrous thumbs this side of the orangutan infested jungles of South East Asia. We have an impressive track record on the commercial side too, with experience in providing everything from targeted marketing campaigns to full customer communications solutions for blue chip clients. Steel Media boasts award-winning editorial and design credentials, with key staff including former editors of Edge and Eurogamer, and the team having everything from Official PlayStation Magazine and Official Dreamcast Magazine, PC Format and PC Gamer to T3, What Mobile, Mobile Choice and Mobile Entertainment, as well as the nationals, on its collective CV. We are looking to meet: Developers & publishers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To promote our services and events.
Target Media is the UK’s leading independent entertainment and lifestyle media agency, with over sixty clients in the Games, Film, Youth, Home Entertainment and Leisure industries. We are a proud, passionate and determined team with the breadth of skills to make anything possible and the depth of entertainment expertise to make it count. The Target Performance Team was set up in 2010 to provide global media buying expertise for online gaming clients and digital content providers. Web: target-media.co.uk Twitter: @TargetMediaUK Telephone: +44 (0)2033 720900 Address: 45-51 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 4HD
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Web: TSITGames.com Twitter: @kingsera Telephone: +44 (0)7890 603366 Address: Unit E5e Knoll Business Centre, Hove, BN37GS
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TS Information Technology Ltd. (TSIT) began operations in 2010. The company operates in the fields of game development, game publishing and online payment solutions. TSITGames, a subsidiary of TSIT, is the creator of browser-based online strategy game KingsEra. With over 1 million registered players and 7 languages available KingsEra has a truly global reach with a dedicated fan base. MihanPayment provides an online payment solution for companies supplying their products and services to Iranian users. This bridge between international websites and Iranian users offers a unique opportunity to monetize consumers that have previously been inaccessible. We are looking to meet: Companies looking for localization/ publishing/payment solution in Iran. Companies looking to reach our wide gaming audience through advertising/ sponsorship of KingsEra. Companies willing to localize and publish our online strategy game KingsEra in South America/France on a revenue sharing basis. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Networking. Forming new business partnerships.
The Association for United Kingdom Interactive Entertainment or Ukie is a trade body that aims to support, grow and promote the whole of the UK’s games and interactive entertainment industry. Founded in 2010 (although formerly known as ELSPA), Ukie’s membership includes all the major UK and global games publishers and the best of UK development talent - from promising start-ups to some of the biggest, most successful studios operating in the UK today.
Web: ukie.org.uk Twitter: @uk_ie Telephone: +44 (0)2075 340580 Address: 21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL
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UK Trade & Investment is the government organisation that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies to bring their high quality investment to the UK. We provide expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world.
Web: ukti.gov.uk Twitter: UKTI_Germany Telephone: +49 (0)16097550072 Address: British Embassy Berlin, Wilhelmstraße 70, 10117 Berlin
We are looking to meet: British companies wishing to succeed overseas as well as German and international companies wishing to partner with UK companies. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Highlighting the expertise and strength of the UK games industry and assisting British companies in doing business abroad.
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Web: west-coast.wales Twitter: @WestCoastSoft Telephone: +44 (0)1970 611102 Address: Unit 11.1.1, Cefn Llan Science Park, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AH
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Web: usspeaking.com Twitter: @usspeaking Telephone: +44 (0)1480 210621 Address: Knowledge Centre, Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, MK44 3BY
S Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, West Coast was setup in 2013 by Ken Bird, John Jones-Steele and Steve Rose to develop new, innovative games as well as conversions of existing titles to all major systems from Xbox One, PS4 to 3DS, iOS and Android. The company also specializes in fitness software and visualization. Clients include: System 3, Matrix Sports, iEntertainment Network, Trixter, Pulse Fitness, Cardiff University and most recently Plant I. Our ability to efficiently prototype and craft quality software comes down to the individuals. At West Coast we believe that collaboration and communal input in the development cycle is the key to our success. This has allowed us to train and develop the best talent while developing a core team of dedicated professionals with 74 years of development experience. By focusing on these principles West Coast has maintained an unparalleled reputation within the software industry. We are looking to meet: Other businesses in our market, to make professional connections and promote our new projects. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To see what’s new in the market, to support other businesses in our sector and to promote our own projects and new up and coming ideas.
Ukie works with government to champion a range of issues including age ratings, education and skills, access to finance and protecting intellectual property rights. It also works with the media to ensure true and accurate representation of the sector by raising awareness of the industry’s positive economic contribution and the societal benefits of gaming to policy makers, regulators and consumers.
We provide localisation and QA solutions to the digital entertainment industry. We help to realise the commercial potential of our clients’ products. Our business is built upon our reputation for quality. Over the last 10 years we have developed standardised processes to ensure quality in everything we do. We have received industry recognition, have long-term relationships with our clients and continuously receive new business from client referrals. Our staff are leading experts in the localisation and QA fields. We have completed thousands of projects within the digital entertainment industry, including some of the biggest selling games of all time. Our project teams are custom built to match specific project needs. Our teams are enthusiastic and passionate about our services and client products. We will always go the extra mile to meet our clients’ needs, as their success is ours. We are looking to meet: Publishers and developers looking to outsource their localisation, QA or VO production. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Catch up with our clients attending GamesCom and meet as many new publishers and developers as possible.
Founded in 2008, Wired Productions are an established, independent digital games publisher based in Watford, UK. Responsible for producing over 35 titles including We Sing as well as co-developing The Voice branded console products, Wired Productions have recently published Tiny Troopers Joint Ops for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita as well as Last Inua for PC/Mac. Wired Productions are now publishing Super Dungeon Bros, the most anticipated co-op dungeon brawler of 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac & Windows 10. Web: wiredproductions.com Twitter: @WiredP Telephone: +44 (0)1923 211238 Address: Unit 4, Colonial Way, Watford Interchange, Watford, Hertfordshire, WP24 4WD
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We are looking to meet: Retail Partners, Distribution Partners, Developers (small and large) as well as worldwide press partners. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Showcase Super Dungeon Bros and our publishing / production service offering and seek out potential development & distribution partners.
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