The global games market is a $159 billion industry, with 2.7 billion people globally playing video games, and now nearly 50,000 people work across the UK’s games development, publishing and retail sectors.
The livestreamed event will feature speakers from acclaimed games companies Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry), Avalanche Studios (Just Cause, Mad Max), SEGA Hardlight (Sonic Dash and Sonic Forces) and ERIC, an organisation that helps young people looking to get into the creative industries.LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Marvel)
Escape Studios, Abertay University, Salford University and Glasgow School of Art will also talk about the games courses they offer, and be available online for the event duration to answer any questions.