UKIE's Nick Poole Discusses the New UK Video Games Council and Its Goals

The UK Video Games Council has been established with a 14-member lineup, aiming to represent various sectors of the industry. Nick Poole, head of UKIE, explains that the council's creation began with a roundtable discussion with Sir Chris Bryant MP, who wanted to hear directly from people working in the games industry. The council's members will serve three-year terms, with the goal of advising the government on key challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Poole emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the industry's growth potential and its ability to contribute to the UK's economic recovery. The council's work will focus on areas such as skills development, funding, and representation in policy documents. Poole also highlights the need for a dedicated funding stream for video games and the importance of attracting international talent to the industry, despite recent changes to immigration criteria.