Ukie and Film London have launched Games London, a new programme to boost the games and interactive entertainment industry.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson held a press conference within Minecraft to announce the new plan. £1.2 million provided by the London Enterprise Panel will be injected into the UK games industry.
"London is already a star player when it comes to games and interactive entertainment, but international competition is fierce and we need to ensure our city can compete with our global gaming rivals," said Johnson. "Through Games London we are supercharging an increasingly important sector for our economy, one that exemplifies the capital's reputation for creativity and innovation. From design to banking and civil engineering to film, games technology is being used in a host of different sectors."
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Mayor of London Boris Johnson held a press conference within Minecraft to announce the new plan. £1.2 million provided by the London Enterprise Panel will be injected into the UK games industry.
"London is already a star player when it comes to games and interactive entertainment, but international competition is fierce and we need to ensure our city can compete with our global gaming rivals," said Johnson. "Through Games London we are supercharging an increasingly important sector for our economy, one that exemplifies the capital's reputation for creativity and innovation. From design to banking and civil engineering to film, games technology is being used in a host of different sectors."
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