<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The UK has announced the formation of a UK Video Games Council in its creative industry sector plan to support the growth and international reach of the UK video games industry.</li><li>The council will meet twice a year to provide strategic advice aiming at unlocking the full economic, cultural, and educational potential of the UK games industry, and its members include representatives from various sectors of the industry.</li><li>The council's co-chairs are Jason Kingsley of Rebellion and Nick Button-Brown of Outright Games, with a diverse spread of representatives from UK-based indie studios, advocacy groups, and industry titans being part of the council.</li><li>The announcement of the UK Video Games Council demonstrates the government's recognition of the significant contribution of the video game industry to the entertainment sector, with hopes for a collaborative and fruitful engagement with various industry stakeholders.</li></ul>

The new 'UK Video Games Council' has announced its members—including reps from Larian Studios, Microsoft, and non-profit advocacy groups UKIE and TIGA

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