Game Development in North England
North England is the second largest game development hub in Europe, with companies such as Vivendi, Sony, Midway, Activision-Blizzard, Warner Bros, THQ, Eutechnyx and Atomic Planet.
Game developers in North England have easy access to suppliers, customers and support, at a more affordable cost than in London. And because gaming professionals here are willing to cooperate and share knowledge, it's easier and cheaper for newcomers to succeed. The two major hubs for this industry are Liverpool and Newcastle.
Psygnosis - since renamed and restructured as Sony's Studio Liverpool - has global significance as one of the most established of the platform holder's western studios. Activation-Blizzard now employs more than 200 people at its facility in Liverpool where they focus on development for racing and action paced games for the Xbox.
Evolution Studios, also based in Liverpool, specializes in the Sony platform and developed the famous Formula 1 series along with MotorStorm and Wipeout.
Eutechnyx, a North England company, has had more than 10 UK No. 1 games. It produced the American best selling driving game for Namco Street Racing Syndicate and the million-selling Big Mutha Truckers, another massive hit in the U.S. This title was also nominated for a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts).
Experience Unrivalled Support
- Codeworks Games Horizon is made up of North England's video game development community, from large studios to start-ups and related professionials. It provides access to financial advice, sales, marketing and product development.
- FACT: Foundation for Arts & Creative Technology is the UK's leading organization for the development, support and exhibition of film, video and new and emerging media.
Liverpool is a polarizing force for UK game development and has been for over 25 years. Click here to learn more about the history and future of gaming in Liverpool.
