Games industry wants government backing

The Independent Games Developers Association (TIGA) has called for the UK government to make more funds available for the British video game industry, ahead of the Pre-Budget Report.

Ontario's Ministry Of Economic Development And Trade recently pledged more money to its video game industry, and TIGA CEO Robert Wilson thinks the UK government should follow suit.

"Just as the Ontario administration is supporting its games developers in the midst of difficult economic conditions, so the UK government should back its video games industry. UK video games developers have a skilled workforce, experienced management teams and an effective approach to outsourcing," said Wilson in a recent press release.

Wilson called for a consultation on the merits of a tax credit for games production and suggested lowering corporation tax as two ways of encouraging competition within the games industry.