UK Games Fund

UK Games Fund

@ukgamesfund.bsky.social

Working to support the UK’s early-stage games development community.

722 Followers 163 Following 23 Posts Joined Aug 2024
2 days ago
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Games meets Music - the B-Side New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!

Just a reminder that this is coming up next month; would love to see more games industry attendees; there will be plenty of fellow games, plus music industry people for you to network with! gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk

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2 days ago
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Free webinar: Unlocking the UK Creative Economy: Markets, Models & International Partners

📆Thursday 12 March 9am-10am

Get practical insight into the UK’s funding landscape, partnership pathways & real-world perspectives from international creative businesses

🔗 hubs.ly/Q045_k4T0

#FreeWebinar

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3 days ago

@ukieofficial.bsky.social

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3 days ago
BBC Charter Review Public Consultation The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

Calling UK devs!

Submit a response to the BBC Charter Review by 12:00, Tuesday 10 March.

The Charter Review is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure video games and interactivity are recognised as part of the UK’s cultural and creative landscape.

dcms.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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5 days ago

Funded project AETHUS launches today! Check it out below.

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1 week ago

"... never once having had the feeling that I was stuck or that the story slowed down. There’s always something interesting to see or do. If you enjoy absurd science-fiction humor, this is a title you don’t want to miss!"

💪💪 Thanks Johnny!

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1 week ago
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The #RogueBots2026 Steam Festival is LIVE and Hyper Sentinel Fusion is part of it. Check out the 220 bot-themed roguelite and roguelike games & wishlist! #RogueBots

Also we are 94% funded on Kickstarter!❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

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1 week ago
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DunDev News 📢

Congratulations to all four studios on the news that they have secured grant support from the UK Games Fund's Prototype Fund.

"Now that DunDev is complete it's hard to imagine where we'd be without it, and we're thrilled we had the opportunity to take part."

lnkd.in/eCdw5Yrt

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1 week ago
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Tower Defense But It's Different...... YouTube video by Empleh

“This game is a blast, and a very unique take on the tower defense genre”

youtu.be/4Ss-6OXmdUY

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2 weeks ago

Great to see this Prototype Fund project announced!

Find out more here:

ukgamesfund.com/funded-proje...

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1 month ago
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The Little Collection 🙌
Two great games in one bundle!

The Little Critters and Little Cities Bundle brings together cozy city creation and mixed reality tower defense in one exceptional package ⭐

Get it here: www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...

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1 month ago

As far as I know, you've now got mere hours left, so hop on it.

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1 month ago
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DunDev: What a month that was!

Congratulations to our four early stage studios that took part in #DunDev - our hothousing residential project in Dundee.

Find out more about the studios, the programme and the games here:

tinyurl.com/4a7snxhz

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1 month ago

Congratulations to Content Fund company Size Five Games on this fantastic news!

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1 month ago

Thanks also to everyone @nomorerobots.io for your support, patience, expertise and money.

Likewise @ukgamesfund.bsky.social for seeing through my bad programmer art and believing in the project.

EMD would be literally and metaphorically half the game without all of you.

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3 months ago
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Content Fund Portfolio News - UK Games Fund “Grant support from the Content Fund has been key to enabling us to add further polish to the game by bringing in additional support roles across the art, animation, audio and music departments. Witho...

Content Fund Portfolio News!

New funded companies and games in Early Access success!

"Without it, we’d have not got to launch in the time that we have.”

tinyurl.com/yyra4t6t

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4 months ago
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New funded projects announced!

tinyurl.com/mpekm4vz

“This grant enables us to create a stronger prototype which will be invaluable when it comes to securing a publishing or investment deal.”

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4 months ago

Fantastic to see funded project from @purpleyonder.com announced yesterday! 👾

“We are incredibly grateful for this support and the great work the UKGTF does to support the UK indie gaming community!”

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5 months ago
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Unseen Diplomacy 2 on Meta Quest You're a secret agent during a dangerous time, evil-doers are plotting to destroy the world. Complete missions, manage your agents & use Intel to narrow down the plot & save the Earth. Play a real-lif...

#UnseenDiplomacy2 is out now!
Taken ~10yrs from concept to now
2015 Game Jam
2017 started seriously pitching
2018 tech prototype with grant support
2021 @ukgamesfund.bsky.social gameplay prototype
2023 UKGF Content Fund
Jan 2024 fully funded
Sep 2025 Early Access!
www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...

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5 months ago
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Content Fund Company Updates - UK Games Fund "Content Fund awards are designed to help developers unlock additional external support and create meaningful impact by way of creating growth, building talent and developing skills. Sharing news of t...

I owe a lot to @ukgamesfund.bsky.social , great to share that @readgraves.com and @danthat.bsky.social’s both announced our Content Fund games last night!

ukgamesfund.com/ukgfnews/con...

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8 months ago
Inel Tomlinson stands on a stage with his arms stretched out. He is wearing a light beige suit. His shadow appears on the screen behind him that read BAFTA Young Game Designers Awards 2025.

Join us TODAY at 5pm to celebrate 15 years of BAFTA Young Game Designers and find out this year’s winners! 🏆

Watch on YouTube ➡️ youtu.be/6OAoeOR6U9M

#BAFTAYGD

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9 months ago
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Prototype Fund Expressions of Interest Open!

We are now open for eligible companies to register interest in applying to the Prototype Fund. Submissions will be paused when capacity has been reached.

tinyurl.com/5catxnye

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9 months ago
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Prototype Fund Expressions of Interest Open!

We are now open for eligible companies to register interest in applying to the Prototype Fund. Submissions will be paused when capacity has been reached.

tinyurl.com/5catxnye

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9 months ago
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Trash Goblin 1.0 is out NOW on Steam! ✨🗑️

Travel to NEW locations to spread the legend of your Goblin Shop! 🧳

Embark on the Golden Story Quest to help quirky customers find joy in the junk & fill out your trusty Trinketpedia along the way! 💚

#indiegame #promosky

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9 months ago

You should TOTALLY see this showcase if you have liked our #UnseenDiplomacy2 announcement today!

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9 months ago
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The UKGF Portfolio of Funded Companies have been busy lately! Find out which projects are now available to buy, wishlist and support via Kickstarter.

ukgamesfund.com/ukgfnews/fun...

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9 months ago

Fantastic news from our portfolio!

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9 months ago

Check out this funded project! Spray Paint Simulator will launch soon.

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10 months ago
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🚀 Calling all creatives in West Yorkshire! The Create Growth Programme is now open for applications 🥳

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10 months ago
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Our new game I AM RIPPER has just been announced!

So proud to share this with you all!

You can watch it here: youtu.be/wiJXmB20oEs

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