TIGA: Company Research Report



Company Overview



Name


TIGA

Mission of the Company


To make the UK the best place in the world to develop video games.

Founded


No information is available.

Founders


No information is available.

Key People


  • Dr. Richard Wilson OBE, Chief Executive Officer

  • Jason Kingsley, Chairman


Headquarters


No information is available.

Number of Employees


No information is available.

Revenue


No information is available.

What is the Company Known For


  • Representing the UK video games industry

  • Campaigning for the Video Games Tax Relief

  • Organizing the TIGA Games Industry Awards

  • Accreditation of games courses

  • Publishing research about the UK games industry


Products



What Products Do They Offer


  • Membership for UK game developers, digital publishers, universities, and service providers

  • TIGA Games Industry Awards

  • TIGA University Accreditation System

  • TIGA Games Education Conference

  • TIGA Start-up, Scale-up, and Grow Guides

  • TIGA Salary and Benefits Survey


High Level Description of the Product


  • Membership Services: Provides opportunities for members to engage with Government, MPs, and policymakers. Offers best practice information, exclusive industry reports, and networking opportunities.

  • TIGA Games Industry Awards: Recognizes outstanding achievements in the video games industry.

  • TIGA University Accreditation System: Accredits the best games courses and organizes the annual TIGA Games Education Awards.

  • Research and Policy: Publishes original research, campaigns for industry policies, and supports measures to grow the video games sector.

  • Guides: Offers resources to help studios start-up, scale-up, and grow.


Key Features of Each Product


  • Membership Services:

  • Engages with government and policymakers.

  • Provides exclusive industry reports and best practice information.

  • Organizes networking events.

  • Offers referrals to professional business advisors.


  • TIGA Games Industry Awards:

  • Annual ceremony recognizing excellence in the video games industry.

  • Various categories such as Best Audio Design, Best Arcade Game, etc.


  • TIGA University Accreditation System:

  • Accredits university games courses.

  • Hosts annual TIGA Games Education Awards highlighting outstanding students and education providers.


  • Research and Policy:

  • Publishes research about the UK games industry.

  • Campaigns for industry-supportive policies like the Video Games Tax Relief.


  • Guides:

  • Offers guidance documents for starting, scaling, and growing game studios.

  • Includes specialized guides like the TIGA Start-up, Scale-up, and Grow Guide.


Recent Developments



What Are the Recent Developments in the Company


  • Publication of a guide to key regulatory issues facing the video games industry.

  • Updated Best Practice Principles.

  • Active campaigns for retaining and enhancing the Video Games Expenditure Credit.


New Products Launched


  • TIGA published a comprehensive guide to the regulatory issues facing the video games industry.


New Features Added to Existing Products


No information is available.

Any New Partnerships


  • Partnered with the University of Gloucestershire for games course accreditation.

  • Collaboration with PlanetPlay for environmental initiatives and establishing an Advisory Board to address environmental challenges in the gaming industry.


Conclusion



This report provides an in-depth look into TIGA, detailing its mission, key personnel, headquarters, and recent developments. The company is focused on supporting and growing the UK video games industry through various initiatives, awards, and accreditation systems.

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