The “Brexit” decision came as a shock to many, and is widely considered to have been a mistake. Unfortunately the United Kingdom is set to leave the EU very soon and the countries are seeing immediate repercussions in the business world. One sector that may make a mass emigration is actually the gaming industry. The BBC reports that up to two-fifths of gaming companies may be leaving the UK which will definitely hurt local income.
The companies cited losing access to top talent and funding as the main reasons for their decision to leave. The government has stated that they hope to continue to attract global talent, but with travel between European countries and the UK set to become much more of a hassle, that task may be easier said than done.
A Spokesman for the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport was quoted as saying, ” The UK’s creative industries are one of our biggest success stories, and we want to make sure the UK remains a world leader in video games production. As the prime minister made clear, we will continue to attract the brightest and best global talent. And we will continue to work with our creative industries to help seize the exciting opportunities that will flow from a new place for Britain in the world.”
Worldwide sales of games made in the United Kingdom hit 2.9 billion pounds last year, more than either music or video sales. As the UK’s most profitable media producers, the loss of gaming giants will be immediately felt in the post-Brexit environment.
The ability to attract top talent and retain access to funding is especially important right now for gaming developers, as only 60% of game companies projected business growth down from 80% last year.
Firaxis, the strategy game studio behind XCOM (the reboots) and Civilization, laid off employees. According to Axios, 30 Take-Two Interactive-owned and 2K Games-published employees were laid off.
After a streak of hits (XCOM 2, Civ 6), the studio’s most recent release, the XCOM-inspired, card-powered Marvel’s Midnight Suns, was a critical hit but a commercial disaster.
The Marvel IP didn’t attract core gamers to strategic games. This is unfortunate because local critics virtually all agree Midnight Suns is great and made by a renowned company. How could it be anything else when directed by Jake Solomon, the most imaginative strategic mind among Sid “The Father of Computer Gaming” Meir’s personally mentored acolytes and true successor to a legacy as old as the medium?
Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater will reuse the original voice lines, which isn’t surprising as the original voice cast is returning.
Tommy Williams, Konami America’s chief of communications, verified the story for the Verge. We’re sure David Hayter has the most work, but reuniting the gang wasn’t simple.
He also confirmed that the title triangle is pronounced “delta.” In mathematics, the fourth letter of the ancient Greek alphabet represents change without modifying structure.
Kojima wasn’t involved with the project. Do you like this tribute? Do you prefer modern script or antique lines?
Indie games are sold through Devolver Digital, the industry’s most colorful and eccentric publisher. Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest will host a fresh showcase on June 8 at 3 p.m. PT or 11 p.m. BST. Devolver Digital’s odd metanarrative format will make things unpleasant.
If you’re unfamiliar, we recommend going alone. Games will exist—likely well-curated ones. Last year’s screening introduced us to the adorable Aussie indie Cult of the Lamb, which became a cult smash.
Will you stream Devolver? Expect what?
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