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Whatever comes next for gaming it's going to happen in London – we're world leading

Source: London Games Festival

If I told you that Netflix, Gucci, and the Royal Opera House had all found a new way to reach audiences, you probably wouldn’t expect it to be video games. Or, perhaps you would, given that games are the UK’s biggest entertainment industry, valued at over £7bn. So, what is it about video games that captivates brands and consumers?

Games transport players into a world that weaves its story through exploration and adventure.

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