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About the Computer Games industry

The UK Games industry forms a major part of a global industry that is gaining in importance and prominence.

Sales of the most popular games are now breaking records for sales of entertainment products.

Find out more here about the size and shape of the industry and its workforce and what skills are needed as it faces future challenges.


Overview - Computer Games

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The computer games industry is now firmly established as a major feature of the UK's contemporary media landscape.

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Where is the Computer Games sector based?

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There are various computer games 'hubs' throughout the UK.

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The Impact of Online Trading

The Impact of Online Trading report details findings from a study designed to examine the impact of online trading on businesses in a variety of sectors, including Interactive Media and Computer Games

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Computer Games Sector Profile

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The UK computer games industry forms a major part of a global industry that is gaining in prominence and importance. Read Skillset's online Games Sector Profile e-book to find out more

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Who works in Computer Games?

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The computer games sector employs just under 9000 people according to the Skillset Census 2006.

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