Funded company acquired by Niantic, Inc.
“Sensible Object wouldn’t have reached this exciting point without the support of the games community, investors, and funders like UK Games Fund. UKGF’s timely support helped us make critical progress, unlocking further investment and getting to the crucial point of our first shipped game. It’s a vital part of the UK’s funding ecosystem for early stage games companies”
UK Games Fund Awards Are Back for Second Year
“These awards recognise the best in new British games development talent and are a great way to highlight the variety and depth of new games being made in the UK.”
Jamfuser Winner Announced
“The game jam was an amazing experience for our team. We had new members and it really acted like a perfect team building exercise and over the course of the weekend, our communication and teamwork improved tenfold!”
Tranzfuser 2019 competition launched
“Our cohort of Local Hubs for this year’s competition is yet again a geographically diverse network of enthusiastic and supportive centres for our teams to work with.”
On track for impact
53% of our Round 4 companies plan to create additional PAYE posts within their companies in the next 12 months with another 20% already having added PAYE roles to their studios.
Funded company secures investment
“It’s great to see Auroch Digital working with such high profile partners and this investment represents a perfect example of what we are trying to achieve with the UK Games Fund”
Jamfuser: Game jam announced
Jamfuser is a new game jam aimed primarily at would-be Tranzfuser 2019 applicants. Scheduled to take place in March, the 72 hour game jam will run online and encourages teams to come together (whether remotely or not) to produce a playable demo in just 3 days. Jamfuser organisers will put a selection of themes around which the game jam will be based out to vote amongst teams that have registered to take part.
Fifth round of funding announced
The latest round of funding is designed to support early-stage projects that need further time for the development of ideas and pitching materials. Participation in the consumer games show later in the year provides a clear deadline, as well as the opportunity to gain all-important feedback from the public and industry.
Pitch Development Programme News
“We’ve been inspired by all of their hard work and dedication, enabling them to transition from very early stage projects at the application stage to full prototypes due for completion early in 2019.”
UK Games Fund Awards
These awards are truly authentic. Here we are recognising the creative talent within the community who have achieved good things.