Games channel for @CreativeEngland. Our aim is to discover, develop and invest in exciting emerging games studios and videogames

Manchester, England
Joined May 2013
Responding to measures announced by @RishiSunak tonight @CarolineNorbury CEO @Creative_Fed & @creativeengland said: We welcome the news that government is standing by UK businesses in this historic announcement, but they have failed to stand by freelancers & self employed workers
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FREELANCERS: We want to know what percentage of your work has been cancelled since the COVID-19 outbreak?
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We're presenting Innovation & Creativity with partners @BFI & @UKBAngels at the end of this month! Investors, meet exciting #screenbased founders & hear from UK games guru @ian_livingstone CBE on the opportunities in the gaming space. Reg. your interest: bit.ly/38RmYly
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Global video games developer @Team17Ltd has bought rival company @Yippee_Ent for £1.4m in a deal that will increase studio capacity and give it access to a new talent pool in the North West. We're proud to have supported Yippee Entertainment yorkshirepost.co.uk/business…
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What a year this has been for the #creativeindustries! We’ve nurtured and discovered new talent, launched a new fund for creative businesses to scale and hosted a variety of industry events, showcasing the best of England’s creative flair. The best is yet to come. Bring on 2020!
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Creative England’s Ideate mentoring programme is looking for Greater Manchester-based creative businesses looking to delve into the world of #immersive! Interested? Take a look at our website and apply by 28th February: creativeengland.co.uk/ideate… #mentoringmatters
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If you haven't already, don't forget to go to a polling station near you and #vote! #UKElection
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Really pleased we were part of this cohort of exciting organisations. Games Lab helped us develop our VR offer through our in-house gaming studio @dreamingmethods
Our GamesLab Leeds programme came to an end earlier this year, and boy we’ve supported some incredible companies! You can read up on each supported company on our website, including @alternativesoftware @CupboardGames @FierceKaiju & @GentsOfScience 🎮👉 creativeengland.co.uk/gamesl…
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It was a pleasure to help and work with @Games_CE on its fantastic initiative that funded and supported our talented games companies. Congratulations!
Our GamesLab Leeds programme came to an end earlier this year, and boy we’ve supported some incredible companies! You can read up on each supported company on our website, including @alternativesoftware @CupboardGames @FierceKaiju & @GentsOfScience 🎮👉 creativeengland.co.uk/gamesl…
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Our GamesLab Leeds programme came to an end earlier this year, and boy we’ve supported some incredible companies! You can read up on each supported company on our website, including @alternativesoftware @CupboardGames @FierceKaiju & @GentsOfScience 🎮👉 creativeengland.co.uk/gamesl…
Our GamesLab Leeds programme came to an end earlier this year, and boy we’ve supported some incredible companies! You can read up on each supported company on our website, including @RedKiteGames @BetaJesterLtd, @CoopInnovations & @laserdoggames 🎮👉 bit.ly/3455Yos
Jennifer Hedding is SVP of HR for @HPUK - she understands the valuable role of mentoring! Creative England's #Ideate mentoring programme allows those leading the way in the #immersive sector to provide advice to businesses on developing a new experience: creativeengland.co.uk/ideate…
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#StevenSpielberg has got the right idea 🙌 Creative England's ideate mentoring programme is a great opportunity to nurture & support creative businesses working in screen industries who are looking to take the first step into immersive content production creativeengland.co.uk/ideate
Wise words from @Blackett_kt, Chairwoman of @MediaComUK 🙌 @creativeengland's new #ideate mentoring programme will allow those leading the way in the immersive sector to provide advice to creative businesses > creativeengland.co.uk/ideate…
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Go along to #Gateshead next week to hear from #CEsupported @atomhawk! They'll be discussing careers in design and gaming 👌🎮
Explore careers in design and gaming at our next #WorkInspo event. We're excited to announce that award-winning visual development company @atomhawk will be exhibiting next week to introduce young #Gateshead students to careers in design & digital
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Former COO of @uk_ie Dan Wood has joined Creative England as our new games and immersive associate! Find out more 👇 mcvuk.com/former-ukie-coo-da…
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'the sooner you can bring a NED on board the better' - a clear message to #creative #screen companies shared from both panels this afternoon