Analysis
In late 2006, UK Trade & Investment in collaboration with BERR and trade association Tiga, commissioned independent consultants Games Investor to carry out a major study of the UK's computer games industry and how it compares to major competitor territories such as the US, Canada and Korea.
This independent research - 'Playing for Keeps – Challenges to sustaining a World Class Computer Games Sector' - was published by in October 2007 in three monographs covering:
profiles of the UK games sector and major competitors
profiles of 10 of the best-known games intellectual properties created in the UK including Tomb Raider, Grand Theft Auto and Runescape
- detailed analysis of business models currently operating in the games sector
Playing for Keeps - Challenges to sustaining a world class UK games sector - Country Profiles
Playing for Keeps - Challenges to sustaining a world class UK games sector - Intellectual Property
Playing for Keeps - Challenges to sustaining a world class UK games sector - Commercial Models
The reports are also available from the UK Trade & Investment website. UK Trade & Investment offers a range of expert services to UK businesses looking to maximise their sales in overseas markets. They also provide support and advice to overseas companies looking to invest in the UK. For further information, visit the UK Trade & Investment web site.