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What’s on the UK Stand Wednesday 17 August: 10.00am: Pastries & fruit sponsored by GlobalStep (exhibitors & their guests) and Juice Bar by TAKEOFF 3.00pm: Afternoon Tea sponsored by Pole To Win (exhibitors & their guests) 6.00pm – 8.00pm: Networking drinks reception hosted by PlayStack (open to all) Thursday 18 August: 10.00am: Pastries & fruit sponsored by GlobalStep (exhibitors & their guests) and Juice Bar by TAKEOFF 3.00pm: Afternoon Tea sponsored by Pole To Win (exhibitors & their guests)
Dr Jo Twist OBE, CEO of Ukie, speaking at the Ukie Westminster Games industry VIP reception
The UK’s decision to vote to leave the EU in June’s Referendum has posed lots of questions, but one thing that hasn’t changed is that the UK’s games industry remains very much open for business. The UK remains the home to some of the most creatively brilliant and technologically innovative games makers in the world. Here are the top three reasons why the UK is still the best place in the world to make and sell games: 1. Talent, innovation and creativity The UK has a proven history of making some of the biggest and best globallyrecognised games titles, and is the European leader in developing mobile apps. Our home-grown titles include console giants Grand Theft Auto and the Batman: Arkham series, mobile phenomenon Monument Valley, and Indie classics such as Elite: Dangerous and No Man’s Sky. We now have over 2,000 games companies in the UK, from the smallest
start-ups to large multinational brands working across console, mobile apps, online, PC, eSports, VR and AR.
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2. A world leading business environment
3. One of the world’s biggest digital marketplaces
The UK is a home to a business, regulatory and tax environment that supports games companies. We have a diverse talent pool of games-makers, fantastic links to international trade partners, world-class educational courses, and generous tax breaks.
Games were the biggest grossing entertainment sector of 2015, outselling the total revenues of music and video. We were also the fastest growing sector, with our sales revenues showing a 10% year on year increase according to the Entertainment Retailers Association.
10.00am: Pastries & fruit sponsored by GlobalStep (exhibitors & their guests) and Juice Bar by TAKEOFF
Our Video Games Tax Relief has been in place since 2014, and offers 20% credit back on development costs, across all platforms and business models. The relief has supported over 435 projects since 2014, paying out over £45.9m to UK development teams.
UK consumer spend on games products in 2015 was £4.19bn, up 5% on the previous year. This was fuelled by mobile games as the market increased to £664m, the biggest leap in consumer spend.
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The UK invests in the next generation of games talent, with over 100 UKwide universities providing over 300 specialist games making courses. Computing has also replaced the outdated ICT curriculum, meaning we are preparing the learners of today
Ukie is committed to ensuring that the UK remains the best place to make and sell games in a post-Brexit world. How we do that is laid out in our Blueprint for Growth report around 5 key areas including funding, cluster growth, a stable regulatory environment, support for cultural production, access to markets, talent, and investor confidence.
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6.00pm – 8.00pm: Networking drinks reception hosted by FuturLab (open to all) including UK Game of the Show Award presentation, sponsored by Cubic Motion
Why I became a Video Games Ambassador >> page 04
UK game of the show award 2016 >> page 04
Friday 19 August:
3.00pm: Afternoon Tea sponsored by Pole To Win (exhibitors & their guests)
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On the UK Stand: 505 Games Amiqus Atomicom Autodesk BAFTA Barog Bee7 BillyGoat Blackstaff Bundle Stars Coffee Box Cubic Motion Curve Datascope Deceptive Games deltaDNA Draw & Code Edge Case Games Enter Yes Games London GameSessions GameSparks GlobalStep Green Man Gaming H-Rez Studios ICO Partners Jagex Kiss Kiz Studios Leapfrog Localize Direct Milky Tea Modern Dream Multiplay
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Why I became a Video Making London games Games Ambassador capital of the world they have access to amazing tools like Unity, Unreal and Marmalade. I got into the games industry quite early on at 18 but I can only imagine what could have been if I already knew how to make a game when I did arrive.
Video Games Ambassador, Des Gayle
The reason I jumped at the chance to be a Video Games Ambassador (VGA) when I was asked is because I love giving back to the ecosystem. When I was a kid, I thought video games were only made in Japan and were shipped over here so my mum could buy them for me. I had no idea that a games company could potentially be within 10 miles of my house. I want to make sure the next generation of games talent is aware of the opportunities they have. I find my VGA work very rewarding. It’s a great feeling seeing children’s faces light up when I tell them that they can get started making games as soon as they get home that evening. For free. Only limited by imagination (and a potentially steep learning curve). At the same time, I am slightly envious of the children of today and the future. On the one hand they have access to the knowledge of us VGAs and on the other
The VGA initiative is very simple: help to educate children about STEM STEAM subjects. The on-boarding process is a simple one day session and and you’ll also meet other VGAs of all levels from all areas of games businesses with a common interest. In addition to this, I believe that it’s our job to help educate teachers and careers advisors about our industry so that when they have a child in their care that is smart but doesn’t want to go down the traditional academic path, they can present them with other options. If anyone reading this is on the fence about being a VGA then I definitely recommend that you give it a try. After the training and background checks you are only committed to 1 activity in 12 months. Having said that, once you get a taste for it, I’m sure you’ll sign up for many more! For more information about becoming a VGA visit gamesambassadors.org.uk or contact Sophie - sophie@ukie.org.uk.
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 partners PlayStack, and Thursday’s drinks reception has been sponsored by FuturLab.
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.
UK game of the show 2016 Now in its fourth year, the UK Game of The Show Award has become an important feature of the UK stand. The 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 Cubic Motion as sponsors of the award this year. Andy Wood, Chairman of Cubic Motion, said, “We’re thrilled to support
the UK Game of the Show Award at gamescom. The award is a great way to celebrate brilliant games that haven’t been released yet, and champion the high quality of content being produced by British games companies to an international audience. We can’t wait to see the games!” The anonymous 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.
Giant Video Games Monopoly in Trafalgar Square
Our Games London project (in partnership with screen agency Film London) is delivering on its promise to promote the wider UK games industry and London as a global hub for interactive entertainment. It has already brought millions of pounds worth of potential business to the capital and has plans in place to significantly expand the London Games Festival (LGF) next year. LGF 2017 runs from 30 March to 9 April and is expected to reach 50,000 attendees after a phenomenal debut earlier this year. 38,000 people attended the range of activity and events held over the first ten days of April 2016. That includes over 16,000 drawn to Trafalgar Square to see an oversized Monopoly board that told the history of the UK games industry and another 15,000 out in force for EGX Rezzed at Tobacco Dock. In between them were a range of cultural and thought provoking fringe events and talks, from summits covering VR, finance and games culture through to things like the ‘women in’ W.IN event. Another key part of the festival is the Games Finance Market, which connects interactive entertainment content creators of any type with a broad mix of investor and business partners. London Games Festival is part of the Games London programme jointly delivered by Ukie and Film London. Backed with £1.2m funding from the Mayor of London’s London Enterprise Panel, Games London’s three-year plan delivers both the brand new London Games Festival, plus a range of business-orientated events designed to generate £35m of inward investment in turn creating almost 300 jobs. Earlier this summer Games London brought a delegation of West Coast USA investors to the capital to learn more about the business opportunities in the city and across the UK. Games London is already on the way to hitting some of those targets, having unlocked millions of pounds in potential business already via investments or deals done during the Festival or recent inbound and outbound missions Games London has run. That’s genuine money coming in to London and UK games businesses, which in turn create jobs for our industry. LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL 2017: First events announced • 30 March – 2 April: EGX Rezzed •
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For more information on getting involved in London Games Festival, contact Michael.French@games.london
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505 Games is a global video game publisher with a wealth of expertise in publishing on PC, Console, Handheld and Mobile platforms both via Digital and Physical distribution, with offices in North America, Europe, China and an extended distribution network across Asia and Australasia. We are looking to meet: Developers, IP Owners, Licensees
Web: 505games.com
Web: amiqus.com
Twitter: @505games
Twitter: @weareamiqus
Telephone: +44 (0)1908 607772
Telephone: +44 (0)1925 839700
Address: 402 - 420 Silbury Court, Milton Keynes, MK9 2AF
Address: 101 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6YF
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P Atomicom is looking to push boundaries and engage players in immersive experiences as well as building communities around games. The studio is currently expanding with some seriously talented gaming superstars for a new, soon to be announced, PC, PS4 and XboxOne Unrealpowered out of this world survival adventure announcing in 2016.
Web: atomicom.co.uk Twitter: @atomicomUK Telephone: +44 (0)7990 541801 Address: 59 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L10BW
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We are looking to meet: Publishers interested in Free 2 Play and VR oppotunties and investors interested in CoInvestment. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To show two new F2P IP’s as well as discuss opportunities with our current F2P game which launches 2016.
Web: autodesk.com Twitter: @Autodesk_ME Telephone: +44 (0)7738 024769 Address: Ingeni Building, 15-17 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 0DE
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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. You might be experienced in building teams or just starting out, either way we’re here to help or answer any questions you have. 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. Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone—from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyists—uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. We are looking to meet: 3D Artist, Game Developer, Indie Game Developer, Game Designer, Digital Art, Game Production, CEOs, Desicion Maker etc. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Industry professionals rely on Autodesk® software in their day-to-day, and our latest releases is all about working more efficiently and creatively. It gives artists the 3D tools they need to create whatever their industry demands with speed and efficiency, with numerous updates and improvements to modeling, animation, and rendering tools, as well as streamlined workflows. Meet the Autodesk Experts at the Demo Station or make an appointment for a private meeting.
Ukie Times 15 BAFTA is the leading charity committed to celebrating and nurturing excellence in the creative industries. We work closely with games industry partners to promote the artistry, expertise and wider cultural significance of games at the British Academy Games Awards and at over 250 events yearround.
Barog Game Labs are an independent developer of innovative games and VR/ AR experiences and also offer experienced work-for-hire services assisting other teams from a technical, design, production and business perspective.
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We are looking to meet: Games publishers, hardware and peripherals brands, brands looking to engage with and support the industry. Web: bafta.org/games Twitter: @BAFTAGames Telephone: +44 (0)2072 925856 Address: BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LN
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet existing partners, and secure new industry partnerships for 2017 initiatives.
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Web: barog.co.uk Twitter: @barog Address: “Overhill” Howden Croft Hill Road, Ellerker, Brough, HU15 2DE
D BillyGoat Entertainment is a Belfast based video game developer currently working on “Her Majesty’s SPIFFING”, a jovial, space themed adventure game. HM SPIFFING follows the exploits of a crew of astronauts tasked by Her Majesty the Queen to scour the solar system for new planets in a quest to establish a new Galactic British Empire.
We are looking to meet: Mobile game Advertisers and Publishers.
We are looking to meet: Publishers and journalists to show the game we are currently developing.
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Promote and market our services. Web: bee7.com
Web: billygoat.tv
Twitter: @bee7mobile
Twitter: @officialgoat
Telephone: +35 (0)7996 01630
Telephone: +44 (0)7860 617928
Address: 5th Floor, 52-54 Gracechurch Street, London
Address: 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY
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Twitter: @blackstaffgames Telephone: +44 (0)7792 087728 Address: 45 Victoria Place, 20 Wellwood Street, Belfast BT12 5GE
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To find funding for new product development and to secure further work-for-hire projects.
Telephone: +44 (0)7590 047979
Bee7 is a user acquisition and monetization platform for Android, created especially for games. Bee7 makes it easier for developers to acquire loyal users, boost retention and monetize their games.
Web: blackstaffgames.com
We are looking to meet: Investors, Publishers, Developers looking for additional support.
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To generate press interest in our game.
D Blackstaff Games are a games and animation company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, specialising in original characters and stories. Established in 2014, Blackstaff Games first created DogBiscuit, a creative drawing exploration game aimed at a younger audience. The game was released through Tivola on tablet and mobile in December 2015 and has gone on to receive nominations from the children’s TOMMI Awards and the Develop Awards for best new mobile IP. Blackstaff Games are currently working on a number of upcoming titles which will be announced later this year. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Showcase our new content, Meet with investors, publishers and co-developers
Launched in November 2012 by Focus Multimedia, Bundle Stars is one of the world’s leading digital retailers for gamers and publishers. Since our inception, Bundle Stars has sold over 22 million Steam games in over 200 countries around the world. Our growth rate continues apace, with a mission to continually meet the demanding needs of gamers through quality, choice and value.
Web: bundlestars.com Twitter: @bundlestars Telephone: +44 (0)1889 570156 Address: The Studios, Lea Hall Enterprise Park, Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1LH
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We are looking to meet: Game developers and publishers who would like to work with Bundle Stars shop front. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Forge new relationships as well as grow the ones we already have.
16 Ukie Times Coffee Box Games have been developing since August 2015. We are developing our first title (Stanberry’s Mistake) as part of the Microsoft Greenshoots program with N.I. Screen. We’re excited to see the games industry in Northern Ireland grow globally and want to have a part in helping to shape it.
Cubic Motion solves some of the most challenging technical problems in computer vision and facial animation. We’re trusted by major game developers and studios to provide extremely high quality animation at unprecedented speed. We are looking to meet: AAA game dev’s and publishers who are developing story/ narrative driven games.
We are looking to meet: Versus Evil and other similar independent publishers. We also want to meet other developers and devs working in VR. Web: coffeeboxgames.com Telephone: +44 (0)7850 531983 Address: 112 Donnegal Street, Belfast, BT1 2GX
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To validate interest in our projects and validate what it takes to be picked up by such a publisher.
Web: cubicmotion.com Twitter: @cubicmotion Telephone: +44 (0)7957 716374 Address: Rutherford House, Manchester Science Park, Pencroft Way, Manchester, M15 6SZ
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D Founded in 2012, Curve Digital has published 25 titles across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Wii U, 3DS, PC, iOS and Android. We are a leading indie publisher on consoles and have an experienced and creative publishing team dedicated to maximizing the success of our titles. We are looking to meet: Developers seeking a publisher on PC and Console. Web: curve-digital.com Twitter: @CurveDigital
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To discover great new games we can bring to market.
Web: datascope.co.uk Twitter: @Datascope
Telephone: +44 (0)2075 660095
Telephone: +44 (0)2075 806018
Address: 3rd Floor, 63 Gee Street, London EC1V 3RS
Address: Morley House, Regent Street, London W1B 3BE
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Web: deceptive-games.com Twitter: @deceptive_games Telephone: +44 (0)7919 148372 Address: Ty Menter, Navigation Park, Abercynon, CF45 4SN
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: New potential client meetings, meeting our current clients.
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Deceptive Games is a video games development and publishing team working on creating high-end, quality games. Our objective is to create deeply immersive video gaming experiences with rich and engaging stories. We pride ourselves in being an unshackled independent developer who develop our own unique ideas exclusively from our studio in South Wales, UK. We are endlessly working on new intellectual properties to entertain, and captivate audiences. Deceptive Games is registered Nintendo and Sony developers, and are in the process of becoming an Xbox registered developer. We are looking to meet: Key persons at Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo to further our ambition. In addition to meeting with other companies and investers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To showcase our upcoming game ‘The Secret Monster Society’ the the public and gaming media to generate publicity.
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 far reaching 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 in offering our clients and candidates a highly professional service were integrity and confidentiality is of paramount importance. 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: To make connections with clients and candidates and build on our great brand name. Launched in 2010, deltaDNA is a game analytics and marketing platform that helps users improve player experience and monetization in their games. The platform uses the latest deep data technology to measure game and player data, predict player behavior, and optimize individual player experiences. Engagement, retention, and monetization rates can be dramatically increased. We are looking to meet: Games developers, publishers and games analysts.
Web: deltadna.com Twitter: @deltadna Telephone: +44 (0)1314 663690 Address: 25 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Networking with others interested in discovering unique insights available from game data, that improve player engagement, retention and game monetization.
Ukie Times 17 SwapBots, from Draw & Code, are part of the new wave of augmented reality games. The customisable toys are brought to life by your smartphone or tablet. Bridging the gap between physical and digital play, SwapBots are an accessible toy and game hybrid that’s recently won backing from the UK Games Fund.
Edge Case Games is the Guildford UK based developer of Fractured Space, the Free to Play 5-v-5 team-based space combat game where you control gigantic capital ships to seize mines and bases for team resources and buffs.The game is currently in early access on Steam. We are looking to meet: Distribution Partners, Investors, vendors.
We are looking to meet: Investors in the gaming sector, gaming and tech press, IP holders for major brands, hardware and software partners. Web: drawandcode.com Twitter: @DrawAndCode Telephone: +44 (0)1513 290900 Address: 24 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To showcase SwapBots to the industry and to find further investment and partnerships.
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Web: edgecasegames.net Twitter: @EdgeCaseGames Telephone: +44 (0)1483 533733 Address: 81 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UH
D Enter Yes™ pushes the boundries of Film, Virtual Reality, Interactive image and Animation to create award winning content centering on the interpretation of emotion and creativity in digital media, intersecting new and old media techniques to create a dense rich visual languague. We are looking to meet: Publishers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To display our VR content.
Web: enteryes.com
Web: games.london
Twitter: @enteryesltd
Twitter: @londongamesfest
Telephone: +44 (0)2890 233774
Telephone: +44 (0)2075 340588
Address: 25 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FF
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To increase our catalogue of PC games.
We are looking to meet: Games developers and publishers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Networking, brand awareness, lead generation. Web: gamesparks.com
Twitter: @GameSessions
Twitter: @GameSparksltd
Telephone: +44 (0)1143 454110
Telephone: +44 (0)7747 454695
Address: Electric Works, Sheffield, S1 2BJ
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Games London is a ground breaking new programme to support, grow and promote the games and interactive entertainment sector in the UK capital. The programme is funded by the Mayor of London’s London Enterprise Panel (LEP) and delivered by Film London, the capital’s screen industries agency, and UK games industry trade body The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie). Highlights from our planned activity include: • A new annual London Games Festival – with the first taking place in April 2016 – to showcase and celebrate the industry’s huge cultural and economic impact • A new international businessto-business networking event to attract top investment to the UK • Inbound and outbound trade missions to promote the tax relief and the sector overseas • A range of training and skills initiatives
GameSparks, Games-as-aService platform, is a cloudbased platform for games developers to help them build the server-side features of their games and then manage their games as a service post launch.
We are looking to meet: Game publishers & distributors.
Web: gamesessions.com
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Grow our brand and game and find distribution partners.
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18 Ukie Times GlobalStep is one of the largest solutions providers to the interactive entertainment industry with offices in the US and Europe. We provide fully integrated games QA, customer support and IT infrastructure management services out of our best in class, 1,000 seat software testing and customer support centre in Pune, India.
Green Man Gaming is a global e-commerce technology company in the video games industry and the first choice for millions of passionate gamers around the world. We offer a wide range of games from AAA to indie titles across multiple platforms in 185 countries worldwide. We are looking to meet: New and existing partners in the video games industry.
We are looking to meet: Games developers and publishers of PC, console, mobile, social/ casual and MMO games. Web: globalstep.com Twitter: @GlobalStep Telephone: +44 (0)7446 034697 Address: 90 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9RZ
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.
Twitter: @greenmangaming Telephone: +44 (0)3305 001515 Address: Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9BB
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Web: hirezstudios.com Twitter: @Smitegame @HirezStudios Telephone: +44 (0)7576 619961 Address: Lees House, Dyke Rd, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove, BN1 3FE
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Established in 2005, the core business of Hirez Studios is the development and publishing of Free To Play online games. “Free To Play.” It’s like a four-letter word to gamers – and for good reason. Who wants to get nickle-anddimed? Who wants to play a game where the “better player” is the one with the bigger pocketbook? At Hi-Rez Studios, we know there’s a better way. We make Free to Play games that our fans Want to Play. More important, we make Free to Play games that we want to play. Our flagship title is SMITE (2016 Bafta Winner - eSport Audience Award) which is available for free on PC, MAC and console (Xbox One and PlayStation 4) and has more than 20 million players worldwide. We are also developing a free to play class-based fps which in Beta on PC called Paladins and we released earlier this year our first mobile title Jetpack Fighter (available on iOS and soon Android). We are looking to meet: Existing partners, Media.
S Originally a consulting firm, specialised in online games and games as services, ICO Partners has expanded a few years ago its Pan-European PR activities, working mostly with online game companies (Riot Games, Hirez Studios, Edge case GAmes) and indepent game studios (Amplitude Studios, Shiro Games, Sassybot).
Web: icopartners.com Twitter: @icopartners Telephone: +44 (0)2081 338806
Web: jagex.com Twitter: @Jagex Telephone: +44 (0)7557 745071 Address: 220 Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WA
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Looking for mobile developers who would like to work on new exciting games as part of a growing worldwide franchise. Looking for potential publishing opportunities in Asia for new upcoming games.
We are looking to meet: Game companies looking for support on their online staretgies. Companies looking for a Pan-European solution for their PR activities. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Network with interested game companies.
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Jagex Games Studio is a Multi-Award winning games developer and publisher based in Cambridge, England. Creators of the RuneScape franchise, our studio has a globally recognised reputation for developing hugely popular, accessible, free-toplay games and for providing an unbeatable community experience for our millions of players around the world. We are looking to meet: Experienced Mobile Game Developers for new projects and Publishers in APAC to take the RuneScape franchise to Asia.
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet, update and negotiate with existing game publisher and distribution partners. To create relationships with new partners.
Web: kiss-ltd.co.uk Twitter: @KISSLtd Telephone: +44 (0)1525 222796 Address: Weirbank, Monkey Island Lane, Bray, SL6 2ED
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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.
Ukie Times 19 Kiz Studios develop games for console and mobile. Our games bend genres and are accessible for a global audience. The catalogue includes mobile hit Critter Escape, cross-platform battler, Might and Mayhem, PlayStation 4 action brawler, Trans Galactic Tournament, and Wonky Ship, featured by Apple in their “Best of 2015” apps.
Web: kizstudios.com Twitter: @kizstudios Telephone: +44 (0)7469 704726 Address: Frederick House, 1 Augusta Place, Leamington Spa, CV32 5EL
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We are looking to meet: Meet with publishing partners to increase the distribution of our games in China, Korea, Japan and South East Asia; licensing partners to extend the lifecycle of exisitng games; and developers with a catalogue of mobile games. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Set up distribution deals for our mobile games into Asia; explore OEM deals for our mobile games; and source mobile games that we can publish through our channels.
Leapfrog Digital is a Games and App development studio for smartphones. We create some Games and Apps of our own, but also work with clients on work-for-hire projects, either as principal developer or by managing third party development teams on our clients’ behalf.
Web: leapfrog.digital Twitter: @digitalleapfrog Telephone: +44 (0)7739 612500 Address: 31 Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 4DG
Web: localizedirect.com Twitter: @LocDirect Telephone: +44 (0)7532 050838 Address: Gasverksgatan 9,v4 252 25 Helsingborg, Sweden
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To create new contacts and meet with existing ones.
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Milky Tea is a UK based game development studio. Established in 2005, the studio has worked with some of the globe’s biggest brands and has developed a reputation for its character based art style and innovative storytelling, which has seen the studio nominated and win globally recognised awards such as BAFTA, EMMY, Banff, BIMA and DADI awards.
Web: milkytea.com Twitter: @milkyteastudios Telephone: +44 (0)1517 080800 Address: Studio G01, 12 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 0BP
D An award winning studio established in 2013. Based in Leamington Spa of the UK, 25+ years of games industry experience with 20+ released titles across multiple major platforms. Notable games include Typing of the Dead: Overkill on Steam and LA COPS for Xbox One, PS4 consoles and Steam PC and Mac.
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To raise awareness of our new procedural Mini-Golf game, Dragon Golf and to find appropriate partners to work with.
We are looking to meet: Publishers looking for new games. Investors - looking for games studios and games projects to invest in. We are also looking for licensing opportunities for our existing games and work for hire opportunities. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: We have two new gaming concepts/prototypes that we are looking to show behind closed doors and raise the required development funds to take the game to a variety of platforms including PC, Mac and console.
Multiplay are the industry leaders in Game Server hosting. Our unique orchestration toolset has been built for scaling, combining physical and cloud platforms allowing for cost effective, templated, rapid deployment globally. With 24x7 Support Coverage, Intelligent Game Server Monitoring and API access all included as standard. We are looking to meet: Developer and Publishers.
We are looking to meet: Meet potential new publishing partners for US, South Korean, Chinese and Japanese Territories. Meet potential new investors. Web: modernistgames.co.uk
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To find new partners to work with and to renew old acquaintances.
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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. This includes the provision of translations through our extensive professional translator network. We are looking to meet: We would like to meet with developers and publishers seeking to localize their games. Perhaps they are looking for localization services or just want to have a chat to discuss the best way to approach it. We could even have a look at your game and provide you with feedback.
We are looking to meet: With companies that have workfor-hire projects to commision or projects where they need additional resource to manage the development process, internally or when using other third party developers.
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Meet Developers and Publishers who are working on new multiplayer titles. We are looking to discuss their plans for deployment, understand their hosting requirements, then talk with them about our unique management and scaling technology. We’ve proven that these technologies can reduce costs, reduce risk of unpredictable growth and allow the Developer to spend time creating their game instead of managing servers.
20 Ukie Times nDreams is one of the world’s biggest VR developers and publishers, working on multiple mobile and high-end VR games and experiences.
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.
We are looking to meet: Potential business partners, investors and VR developers. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To expand our business by finding more partners to work with and developers with great VR demos. Web: ndreams.com
Web: mcvuk.com & develop-online.net
Twitter: @ndreamsvr
Twitter: @MCVonline / @developonline
Telephone: +44 (0)1252 546082
Telephone: +44 (0)1992 535647
Address: Spectrum Point, 279 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7LS
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Presenting Of Kings And Men, meeting people in the video game industry. Web: ofkingsandmen.net Twitter: @ofkings_andmen Telephone: +44 (0)2895 819122
Address: 3rd Floor, Alfred House, 21 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8ED
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D Omni Systems Limited. (www.omnilabs.com); is an independent games and media studio. It has seen commercial and creative success on many platforms, notably through its award winning flagship game Eufloria. Omni is currently in the final stages of development on its new game StarLit, and is bringing a major new console game to players next year. It is also devloping a new Eufloria universe game, which is highly anticipated by many fans.
Web: omni-labs.com Twitter: @OmniSystemsLtd Telephone: +44 (0)7904 698347 Address: 24 Orchard Close, St. Stephens, Canterbury, CT2 7AL
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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.
We are looking to meet: Potential foreign market partners, especially in Asia and Japan, but also in other territories. Press. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Promoting our games to media outlets, and developing our business globally.
OMUK are known for the English versions of the Anno, Deponia and Book of Unwritten Tales titles. Celebrating 20 years of success, OMUK provide UK and US based localisation, voice casting and recording services. CDT provide dialogue teams, with powerful tools to improve and ease the dialoge production and QA process.
Web: omuk.com Twitter: @omuk_london Telephone: +44 (0)2077 139000 Address: Unit2, 22 Pakenham Street, London, WC1X 0LB
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We are looking to meet: Developers, publishers, writers, astounding translators, producers, dialogue teams, elves, demons, superheroes, slightly deranged scientists, meglomaniacs and aliens. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Sharing the good stuff and love.
Ukie Times 21 OPM is a specialist recruitment consultancy in the games and interactive entertainment industries. We’ve been around since 1998 and in that time we’ve established a diverse portfolio of clients and jobseekers from all corners of the globe. Each of our consultants is an expert in their specific sector.
Outsider Studios is a game development studio, established in 2011, and run by Stephen Downey, a well known comic and game artist, and Scott Grandison, an ex-academic computer scientist from the University of East Anglia with over 20 years development experience in games, industry and academia. Stephen and Scott use their expertise to develop unique and fun games across multiple platforms.
We are looking to meet: Developers, Publishers and Service Providers.
Web: opmjobs.com Twitter: @opmjobs
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To see old friends, meet new friends and form relationships with games industry companies.
We are looking to meet: Publishers, journalists. Web: outsidergames.com Twitter: @outsidergames
Telephone: +44 (0)1206 214421
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Address: Unit 5 Tollgate Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8AB
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D PlayFab is a Live Game Operations platform for games. We offer everything you need to operate your game in a single, highly-scalable backend platform. You get the confidence to grow your game as fast as you can, the intelligence and data to engage players throughout the game life cycle, and the freedom to focus on what you do best: building great experiences for your players.
Web: playfab.com
We are looking to meet: We are interested in contacts with both game developers, publishers and other middleware providers.
PlayStack is a new and exciting games ecosystem. Our experience in entertainment and finance combines to redefine the way in which games are funded, developed, enjoyed and shared. PlayStack empowers its developers with a suite of light-overhead yet powerful technologies that underpin community and engagement, and delights its audiences with exceptional player experiences.
Web: playstack.com
Twitter: @playfabnetwork
Twitter: @PlayStackGames
Telephone: +1 206 673 3082
Telephone: +44 (0)7779 337717
Address: 1601 - 2nd Avenue, Suite 700, Seattle, WA 98101
Address: 1st Floor, 4 Golden Square, London, W1F 9HT
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We are looking to meet: Developers and Studio Heads, Media and Tech Companies. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To announce PlayStack and PlayStack’s first game.
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Web: ptw-i.com
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet with publishers in respect to securing funding and partnerships for upcoming projects. Talk to journalists to build buzz for upcoming projects.
We are looking to meet: Developers and Publishers who would like to discuss QA Testing, Localisation, audio and voice production and Quality Engineering and Customer Support services. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To meet existing and new prospect clients with QA, QE, Localisation, Audio and Customer Support requirements. To create Brand awareness for Pole To Win International.
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. We are looking to meet: Publishers, investors, related technology companies. Web: polystream.com Twitter: @polystream_com Telephone: +44 (0)7538 623355 Address: Compton House, Office 1A, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4TX
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22 Ukie Times Renaissance PR offers a wide range of PR solutions to its clients. Company mission is delivering measurable and effective PR across all the portfolio of clients, offering innovative and creative PR tactics, based on a nonformulaic approach to communication. Clients: Aesvi, EdgeCase Games, Square Enix Collective, Team17.
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.
We are looking to meet: Developers and publishers interested in improve/assess their PR perfomance. Web: petrullo.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0)7828 692315
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Meeting new potential international partners and/or clients.
Web: revolution.co.uk Twitter: @revbot Telephone: +44 (0)1904 639721 Address: 23 Ogleforth, York, YO1 7JG
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D Sold Out combines a wealth of experience mixed in with youth to form its close knit team. Garry Williams is an industry veteran with over 30 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.
Web: soldout.uk.com Twitter: @Soldout_Games Telephone: +44 (0)2034 054257 Address: 36 Whitefriars Street, London, EC4Y 8BQ
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We are looking to meet: International clients and partners as well as hunting down new products by meeting new developers. We will be showing off our titles to the press in the meeting room too. 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.
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Tag Games craft amazing experiences on mobile, tablet and wearable devices. Our team of 50 professionals are masters in all aspects of game development, with expertise in building free-to-play games, run as live services. We bring huge global properties to mobile including Angry Birds, Downton Abbey and Might and Magic.
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: Publishers, developers and brand owners who need development partners on mobile on all business models including free to play. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To find development partners for both work for hire and original IP.
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 product 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. 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 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.
TAKEOFF is a progressive and forward-thinking creative agency that delivers content of the highest quality. It comes with the territory that in our role as a creative agency we are accomplished in a multitude of engaging and contemporary disciplines whilst being flexible and cost effective. We are looking to meet: Publishers and Developers.
Web: takeoff.uk.com Twitter: @TAKEOFF_UK Telephone: +44 (0)2034 165131 Address: 31-33 Shacklewell Street, London, E2 7EG
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To show and discuss our capabilities as a creative agency to marketing professionals.
Ukie Times 23 Launched in 1990, award winning Target Media has successfully established itself as the UK’s leading independent entertainment and lifestyle media agency.
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is an awardwinning international developer and games label that hosts the Worms franchise, YookaLaylee, Way to the Woods, The Escapists, Beyond Eyes, Sheltered and many more from amazing developers around the world.
We are looking to meet: Games and digital entertainment clients with a view to broadening their user base and building brand acquisition campaigns.
Web: target-media.co.uk Twitter: @targetmediauk Telephone: +44 (0)2033 720926
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To connect with exisiting clients and network with relevant industry professionals whilst seeking new buiness opportunities in the UK and across EMEA.
Address: 45-51 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 4HD
We are looking to meet: Press, developers, potential licensing partners, platform holders, distribution partners. Web: team17.com Twitter: @Team17Ltd Telephone: +44 (0)1924 267776 Address: Calder Island Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AW
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Testify, a player intelligence platform that allows you to watch and hear honest feedback from your players in the their own environment. We help you get inside your players head to increase the quality of your game, retention of your players and reduce feature creep.
With over 15 years experience Testronic Labs give you QA services that get it right the first time, every time. We are looking to meet: Prospective clients. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Client meetings.
We are looking to meet: Game Studios and Publishers.
Web: gotestify.com Twitter: @PlayTestify
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Talk with studios about their current player research activities and meet with publishers about a new aspect of the platform.
Web: testroniclabs.com Twitter: @testroniclabs.com
Telephone: +44 (0)2890 486793
Telephone: +44 (0)2075 932269
Address: 112 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GX
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S Toxic Games, established in 2010, is a UK-based games developer founded by former classmates. The team began development of Q.U.B.E. as a student project in 2009 and sought out investment from independent game dev veterans, Indie Fund. All three core team members are game designers and have been able to bring Q.U.B.E. to fruition without any programming expertise.
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.
We are looking to meet: Publishers and journalists. Web: toxicgames.co.uk Twitter: @qubegame Telephone: +44 (0)7411 774691 Address: 74 Kingsland Walk, St. Dials, Cwmbran, NP44 4RF
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To gain media coverage for our games via private appointments, look for potential games to sign to our label and meet business development partners and platform holders.
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To receive press coverage from journalists and meet with potential publishers for the game.
Web: TSITGames.com Twitter: @tsit_games Telephone: +44 (0)7890 603366 Address: Unit E5e Knoll Business Centre, Hove, BN3 7GS
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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.
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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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Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment) is the only trade body for the UK’s games and interactive entertainment industry. A not-for-profit, it represents businesses of all sizes from small start-ups to large multinational developers, publishers and service companies, working across online, mobile apps, consoles, PC, eSports, VR and AR. Ukie aims to support, grow and promote member businesses and the wider UK games and interactive entertainment industry by optimising the economic, cultural, political and social environment needed for businesses to thrive. Ukie makes connections for businesses and help them access the opportunities a digital economy offers, via a successful International Trade programme, running UK Games Industry stands at the biggest international industry events.
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
Football CEO is an innovative and fun new game which gives users the opportunity to learn business skills by running their own club, whilst ultimately benefiting their own communities. The interactive game lets you stand in the footsteps of a real Football CEO from hiring and firing managers, setting ticket and food prices, negotiating contracts and dealing with day-to-day issues. Vi-Ability is a social enterprise which provides training opportunities to get people into employment by learning how to run sports clubs.
We are looking to meet: Any brands and publishers interested in utilising our talent to promote their product or game.
Web: uploadagency.com Twitter: @uploadagency
Web: footballceo.org Twitter: @FootballCEO
Telephone: +44 (0)7341 332538
Telephone: +44 (0)7725 576997
Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1X 3AX
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Raise awareness of our apps and increase downloads.
Vision Games Publishing LTD is the publishing arm of Standfast Interactive, a UK based production finance company for video games, investing across genres, business models and gaming platforms. Vision Games Publishing offers sales, marketing and production assistance, working closely with developers to help take their game to market.
We are looking to meet: Disney - if at all possible!
Telephone: +44 (0)7849 540455
We are looking to meet: Developers, Publishers and People interested in downloaded the game.
D We are a medtech start up that designs apps to measure vision at home. Our technology is suitable for those of all ages but particularly useful for children. This technology is to establish vision levels for health reasons, or to establish the optimal acuity for gaming.
Web: visiongamelabs.com
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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Upload Agency is a Talent Management and Brand Development agency, connecting brands with some of the most influential people on the planet, through Youtube and Social Media.
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Increase awareness of Upload Agency and increase our network of contacts within the video games industry.
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: To network with children’s game and entertainment companies in order to meet partners with which to produce games. Secondly, to identify European markets suitable for exporting.
We are looking to meet: Games developers and consumers as well as press. Web: standfastinteractive.com Telephone: +44 (0)7771 571639 Address: 46 Jamaica Street, Liverpool, L1 0AF
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To showcase the indie title Blackwood Crossing from Paper 7.
Ukie Times 25 VooFoo Studios is a UK based independent video games developer whose first game, the critically acclaimed Hustle Kings, reached the top of the PSN charts. Having gone on to successfully establish the ‘Pure’ series of games VooFoo is set to release their first self-published game, Mantis Burn Racing, in 2016.
Wales Interactive is a multiaward winning video games developer & publisher. We are official developers for PS4, Playstation VR, Nintendo Wii U, Xbox One, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Currently promoting live action horror game “The Bunker” and VR horror game “Don’t Knock Twice”. We are looking to meet: Investors.
We are looking to meet: Media, journalists, publishers, trade and industry associates. Web: voofoostudios.com Twitter: @VooFoo Telephone: +44 (0)1216 333912 Address: 1 The Wharf, Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2JS
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Web: business.wales.gov.uk Twitter: @welshgocreative Telephone: +44 (0)3000 615696 Address: QED Centre, Treforest Industrial Estate, Main Avenue, Pontypridd, CF37 5YR
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Our main aims and objectives of the show are: Showcase our upcoming racing game to all relevant parties including media/ press and journalists. Secure media coverage for our game. Networking and developing new business relationships. Promote our company services and expertise. Information gathering on games industry.
Welsh Assembly Government Creative Industries sector is responsible for promoting the Welsh games development sector to increase economic activity, develop key trade opportunities for Welsh companies in the game development sector and build and develop relationships with potential inward investors and promote Wales generally as an investment location for gaming sector companies. We are looking to meet: Companies who wish to develop key trade opportunities wish Welsh companies in the game development sector and build and develop relationships with companies who are potentially looking to invest in Wales. Our main aims and objectives of the show are: It is our aim in the Creative Industries sector to grow the gaming sector in Wales. We intend to help established companies and start up companies in Wales to generate new business leads by attending the conference and also attract gaming companies to set up in Wales from an FDI viewpoint.
Web: walesinteractive.com
Our main aims and objectives of the show are: To promote our latest horror titles “The Bunker” and “Don’t Knock Twice”.
Twitter: @WalesInter Telephone: +44 (0)7809 302221 Address: Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales, CF35 5HZ
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Web: west-coast.wales Twitter: @Broadswordpub Telephone: +44 (0)7706 486239 Address: Parc Merlin, Glanyrafon, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FF
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