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North East England – the location behind some of worlds greatest gaming’s hits
North East England – the location behind some of worlds greatest gaming’s hits

North East England’s gaming sector has developed some of the world’s greatest games. Our latest blog by Rachel Burdis, explores the sector and why gaming companies located in the North East are in an unique position Hands up how many people have been to North East England? Hands up how many people can name some […]

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Leading video games company to boost Newcastle studio
Leading video games company to boost Newcastle studio

Ubisoft Reflections secures expanded lease for its Newcastle based AAA games development studio. Despite lockdown, Ubisoft Reflections will take a 10-year lease of the second floor of Partnership House in Gosforth totalling 14,370 sq. ft.  Property consultants Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) and Knight Frank acted on behalf of landlord, Newcastle City Council while Ubisoft Reflections […]

Invest North East England shines spotlight on gaming sector - Northern Exposure Sept 2019
Invest North East England shines spotlight on gaming sector
Invest North East England shines spotlight on gaming sector

THE North East’s vibrant gaming industry has been showcased to international visitors this week. Invest North East England welcomed an overseas delegation of experts to the region to learn about the thriving gaming sector and explore opportunities for expansion. The delegation of specialist gaming companies from Ireland, as well as representatives from the Department for […]

Northern Exposure Event - September 2019
Northern Exposure: A meeting of games industry minds
Northern Exposure: A meeting of games industry minds

Northern Exposure, a B2B games conference produced by Secret Sauce, returns on Thursday 12th September and is guaranteed to be bigger and better than ever. This new one-day event will bring together industry experts from across the UK and Europe to discuss the business of games. Talks promise to be inspirational, thought-provoking, and explorative with […]

Artist impression (CGI) of Riga Building, Gateshead
Leading Video Games Developer, Sumo Group to be First New Tenants at Riga, Baltic Quarter.
Leading Video Games Developer, Sumo Group to be First New Tenants at Riga, Baltic Quarter.

Sumo Group plc has agreed to lease the top two floors of the Riga Building, extending to 16,500 sq ft, to house the local studios of its Sumo Digital and Atomhawk businesses. Gateshead Council announced the news today that it had secured its first new tenants for Riga. Sumo Digital will move in early 2020 […]

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Invest North East England sponsors TIGA Games Industry Awards
Invest North East England sponsors TIGA Games Industry Awards

North East England’s vibrant gaming sector will be highlighted at a top industry awards ceremony.  TIGA is Europe’s largest network of independent games developers and publishers. Its flagship event is the annual TIGA Awards ceremony. Invest North East England (INEE) is a silver sponsor of this year’s awards, which take place in London on November […]