Games bosses climb list of UK’s wealthiest people
Most games entrepreneurs on Times Rich List saw wealth grow
United Kingdom
RuneScape maker Jagex acquired for $530 million
Management team of Cambridge-based company to remain in place
Census finds UK games industry to be largely white and male
Xbox, EA and more launch #RaiseTheGame initiative to increase diversity
UK campaign urges more parents to use console family controls
After research finds just 20% of carers use safety features
UK retailer Game ‘plans to close 40 stores’
Company threatens closures unless landlords reduce rents
New Royal Mail stamps celebrate classic UK video games
Including Tomb Raider, Worms, Lemmings and Dizzy
UK Jedi Fallen Order sales rise ahead of Star Wars Rise of Skywalker’s release
But Modern Warfare in pole position to secure Christmas chart No.1 spot
Xbox One tops Black Friday UK console sales
Console far outsold PS4, but was only just ahead of Nintendo Switch
1.3 million games were sold at UK retail last week
FIFA beats Call of Duty to top UK chart during Black Friday week
Rebellion acquires The Bitmap Brothers
Company promises to release “new titles based on beloved” Bitmap IP
