UK video game industry thrives amid lockdowns and US bidding wars
by Mark Sweney from on (#5BX7V)
Sector grows as developers continue to work and consumers search for Covid boredom relief
The lockdown boom in video games has put the spotlight on the global success of British game makers, attracting the attention of deep-pocketed US giants looking to snap up valuable pandemic-proof businesses.
Electronic Arts, the California-based global gaming giant, announced a surprise 945m bid for Codemasters, the maker of Formula One racing games.
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