Bafta Games Awards 2026 highlights UK game industry's challenges and opportunities

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The Bafta Games Awards celebrate global and British game developers, with French-made "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" leading nominations. Despite the UK's history of successful games, the industry faces challenges attracting investment due to competition from AI and a lack of government support. A new £28.5m government fund aims to boost UK game studios, offering grants to support new and expanding companies.


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