The UK computer games industry is now the second largest in the world – with the West Midlands at its heart. With over 25% of the UK’s games workforce employed in the West Midlands, the region has a wealth of experience and is leading the world in the development of serious games.
Prominent and established industry players have already chosen the West Midlands as their base
including the likes of Blitz Game, based in Leamington Spa which is one of the World’s largest independent video game developers.
From humble beginnings in the bedrooms of 80s schoolboy coders Philip and Andrew Oliver, Blitz Games Studios has grown into one of the most stable and respected development studios in the world. The company has come a long way from its roots as a well-known developer of 'family games'. Today, the different Blitz divisions are working on mature titles, serious games, downloadable games and games technology.
As a company of six very diverse divisions, Blitz has formed partnerships with many different organisations. From research partnerships with educational institutions and government bodies to working with regional and industry associations, the variety of partnerships confirms its position as a leading light in the development industry.
Philip Oliver, chief executive officer of Blitz games says, “The cost-effective location of the West Midlands region encourages profitability and growth; there is a constant feed of new talent and cutting-edge research from local world-class universities and there’s plenty of support and funding from local organisations available. Another advantages of being centrally located is the easy access we have to the whole of the UK market. The West Midlands is a vibrant and enjoyable place to live and work packed with creative talent and opportunities.”
For more information on Blitz, visit www.blitzgames.com