Richard Wilson
The Independent Games Developers Association · United Kingdom
Richard Wilson is the CEO of The Independent Games Developers Association. Wilson is based in the United Kingdom. Wilson was born in 1968 and educated at Abingdon School.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on the independent games industry association's advocacy efforts and the UK gaming sector more broadly. TIGA has been featured in news regarding government funding initiatives, calls for policy changes to tax credit schemes, and participation in the newly formed UK Video Games Council. The organization's leadership recently transitioned, with Elaine Green named as the new Chair.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1968
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Abingdon School
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In the News
12 stories- mcv/develop·
[Industry news] TIGA names Elaine Green as new Chair
- SME Magazine·
Government provides £28.5 million in funding to support video games companies
- Pocket Gamer.biz·
TIGA, Ukie and Video Games Council call on UK Government to change Video Games Expenditure Credit
- University of Portsmouth·
Portsmouth academics reveal UK video games industry generates £12 billion annually
- PC Gamer·
The new 'UK Video Games Council' has announced its members—including reps from Larian Studios, Microsoft, and non-profit advocacy groups UKIE and TIGA
- Economics Observatory·
The video games industry: is more support needed for this UK success story?
- Sky News·
The rise of 'forever games' - and why Gen Z is paying for them
- The Guardian·
Games prove Christmas hit as UK spends holiday in lockdown
- The Guardian·
Beat the 'crunch': new union for video games workers launches
- Yahoo News Singapore·
UK video game industry, home of Lara Croft, fights gender imbalance
- Business Insider·
Here Are All the UK Tech Figures Named in the Queen's New Year's Honours List
- GamesIndustry.biz·
TIGA urges PEGI to review its prices
Richard Wilson: FAQ
- What company does Richard Wilson lead?
- Richard Wilson is CEO of The Independent Games Developers Association.
- Where was Richard Wilson educated?
- Richard Wilson studied at Abingdon School.