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Where is the UK video game industry heading?

In part two of Ben Bilsland91Ó°ÊÓ™s conversation with Nick Poole OBE, CEO of , they explore where the UK gaming industry is heading over the next 591Ó°ÊÓ“10 years.

They discuss the growing role of AI in development, the rise of mobile-first and interactive experiences and how the sector is entering a new phase of innovation.

From virtual route learning for train drivers to inspiring two of the biggest TV hits in recent years, Fallout and The Last of Us, industries around the world are starting to recognise the gaming industry91Ó°ÊÓ™s wider potential.

But it91Ó°ÊÓ™s not just tech that is evolving the world of gaming. More recently, consumer habits have shifted from combat and competition-driven titles to more collaborative and social experiences.

And yes, there91Ó°ÊÓ™s a Pac-Man fact you don91Ó°ÊÓ™t want to miss.

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How did the UK become a video gaming powerhouse? Ben Bilsland and Nick Poole OBE explore the creativity and tech driving a £7.6bn global industry.

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