UK-made games on the world stage

• The global games software market was worth nearly $18bn in 2007 and and is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate of more than 9% per annum over next five years, making it the third fastest growing media segment after TV and online advertising.
• The UK has been the third largest producer of games in the world for most of the last two decades. In 2006 and 2007, the UK lost this long-held position to Canada, where local and national governments alike have been providing generous and extensive support specific to the games industry.
• In 2007, the UK games software market (as opposed to the games develop ment market) recorded a remarkable 26% growth at retail to reach a record value of $1.7 billion.
• Between 2006-2008, UK-made games are projected to generate nearly $4bn globally.
• The UK has originated some of today’s biggest global games franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider, SingStar, Football Manager and Roller coaster Tycoon.