Did you know that Wales is now home to over 100 video game companies? In this BAFTA Cymru event, our very own CEO & Co-Founder Dr David Banner MBE will be just one of the amazing creatives talking about the games industry here in Wales. Wed 27 Nov, 6:30pm Chapter Arts Centre, Cinema 2, Chapter More info and book here https://lnkd.in/gTRe78Rj
Wales Interactive
Computer Games
Penarth, Cardiff 2,979 followers
Wales Interactive is a multi-award winning developer, publisher & investor of video games and interactive movies.
About us
Wales Interactive is a multi-award-winning video games and interactive movie developer, publisher & investor. We create, produce and fund our own original ideas from our studio in Wales, UK and specialise in all areas of development including art, design, writing, programming, music and QA. We are official developers for PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and VR platforms. As well as creating our own in-house titles, we have evolved into a publishing label collaborating with some of the most talented game developers and film makers across the globe to help bring their original creations to gaming platforms. We offer a complete range of publishing expertise including PR, marketing, localisation and sales. Our growing portfolio of multi-platform titles have been played by millions globally and include; Maid of Sker, Late Shift, The Complex, Five Dates, The Bunker, plus many more. Our latest releases include the co-op horror FPS, Sker Ritual, and our interactive movie titles, Ten Dates, Mia and the Dragon Princess, and Isle of Tides Hotel. We have established ourselves as one of the driving forces behind the ‘rebirth’ of the FMV (Full Motion Video) genre with the success of our interactive movie portfolio. With a growing FMV collection, we are at the forefront of the resurgence and innovation of this genre. We have received over 150 awards nominations for our company and products. Accolades won include; The Queens Awards for Enterprise, three BAFTA Cymru Games Awards (2012, 2018 & 2019), GREAT Face of British Business (2015), South Wales Business of the Year (2014 & 2016), Wales Technology Award Winner (2017 & 2018), NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winners (2019), Tiga Game Award (2020), Wales Business Awards Winner (2022). The company was formed in 2011 by co-founders Dr David Banner MBE and Richard Pring - with a core team of over 30 years’ games development & publishing experience.
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http://www.walesinteractive.com
External link for Wales Interactive
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Penarth, Cardiff
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Publishing , Finance, Development, Consultation, Film, and Game
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Wales Interactive
Tec Marina
Penarth, Cardiff CF64 1SA, GB
Employees at Wales Interactive
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Mark Hindmarsh
Entrepreneur, Investor, Non-Exec Director / Chairman, Mentor. I do things I love and add value by doing…
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Richard Pring
Co-founder at Wales Interactive - Computer Games | Interactive Movies
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Daniel Joseph
Lead Environment Artist and Game Designer at Wales Interactive
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Spas Dimitrov
Lead Programmer at Wales Interactive
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Interested in a career in Gaming? ✨🎮 Get ready to be inspired at our lecture Breaking Boxes with special guest Susan Cummings. From co-founding 2K Games, shaping iconic titles like Bioshock, Borderlands, and Civilization, Susan has consistently pushed the boundaries of gaming innovation. In this exclusive event, she’ll share: 🔹 Her career path from 2K Games to leading the charge in Generative AI and digital pets with Petaverse. 🔹 How Wales has played a pivotal role in her success and creativity in the gaming industry. 🔹 Insider tips for breaking into the gaming world—perfect for aspiring developers and tech enthusiasts alike! 🔹 A sneak peek into the future of gaming Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious about what’s next in gaming, don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the most dynamic voices in the industry! 🗓️ Date: 7/11/24 📍 Location: Atrium, USW ⏰ Time: 17:00 Book your place: https://lnkd.in/ehDufrip ---- Hoffech chi ddilyn gyrfa ym maes gemau cyfrifiadur? ✨🎮 Byddwch yn barod i gael eich ysbrydoli yn ein darlith wadd gan Susan Cummings. Cydsefydlodd Susan gwmni 2K Games. Roedd hi’n gyfrifol am lunio gemau eiconig megis Bioshock, Borderlands a Civilization, gan arloesi ym maes gemau cyfrifiadur yn gyson. Yn y digwyddiad arbennig hwn, bydd hi'n rhannu: 🔹 Hanes ei gyrfa, o sefydlu 2K Games i arwain y ffordd ym maes Deallusrwydd Artiffisial Cynhyrchiol ac anifeiliaid anwes digidol gyda Petaverse. 🔹 Sut mae Cymru wedi chwarae rhan ganolog yn ei llwyddiant a'i chreadigrwydd yn y diwydiant gemau cyfrifiadur. 🔹 Awgrymiadau arbenigol ar gyfer dechrau eich gyrfa ym maes gemau cyfrifiadur. Perffaith ar gyfer darpar ddatblygwyr a phawb sy’n ymddiddori mewn technoleg fel ei gilydd! 🔹 Cipolwg ar ddyfodol gemau cyfrifiadur P'un a ydych chi'n brofiadol iawn neu'n chwilfrydig am yr hyn sydd ar y gorwel ym maes gemau cyfrifiadur, peidiwch â cholli'ch cyfle i ddysgu gan un o leisiau mwyaf deinamig y diwydiant! 🗓️ Dyddiad: 07/11/2024 📍 Lleoliad: Atriwm, PDC ⏰ Amser: 17:00 Cadwch eich lle nawr: https://lnkd.in/ehDufrip #Gaming #AR #GenerativeAI University of South Wales #Cymru
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Standing out in the global media industry... Join us for a series of breakfast panel discussions with leading media experts from New Zealand. We will hear the story of how its media industry overcame challenges of rapid growth, built a successful VFX and post-production hub, diversified into games and maintained its position. Tues 12 Nov: Growing a successful media production ecosystem Thurs 14 Nov: Diversifying into games Tues 19 Nov: Leading Creative Partnerships Session 1 will take place at both Tramshed Tech in Cardiff and online. Sessions 2 and 3 will be held online. Reserve your free spot: https://lnkd.in/dUhmFuNi.. - Sefyll allan yn y diwydiant cyfryngau byd-eang... Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer cyfres o drafodaethau panel dros frecwast gydag arbenigwyr blaenllaw ym maes y cyfryngau o Seland Newydd. Byddwn yn clywed stori canolfan gynhyrchu Zeland Newydd, gan edrych ar sut y gall oresgyn heriau twf cyflym, adeiladu canolfan llwyddiannus ar gyfer VFX a phost-gynhyrchu, amrywio i mewn i gemau a sut y mae'n edrych i gadw ei safle. Mawrth 12 Tach: Tyfu ecosystem cynhyrchu cyfryngau llwyddiannus Iau 14 Tach: Amrywio i mewn i Gemau Mawrth 19 Tach: Arwain Partneriaethau Creadigol Bydd y sesiwn gyntaf yn cael eu cynnal yn Tramshed Tech yng Nghaerdydd ac ar-lein. Bydd y ddwy sesiwn olaf yn cael eu cynnal ar-lein. Sicrhewch eich lle yn rhad ac am ddim: https://lnkd.in/dUhmFuNi.. TownSq D K Wales Interactive fivefold studios Object Matrix Rescape Innovation Ltd PDR International Centre for Design and Research The Alacrity Foundation UK dragon post production Ffilm Cymru Wales Gorilla Cardiff Capital Region Cardiff Council Creative UK Creative Wales / Cymru Greadigol Tramshed Tech GlobalWelsh Busnes Cymru / Business Wales
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We had a truly fantastic night at the Wales STEM Awards and were over the moon to be awarded International Business of the Year! Congratulations to all the other winners and nominees. 👏
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Media Cymru has announced a bumper crop of funding opportunities for businesses, organisations and individuals working in the media sector in Wales! The funding round includes two brand new opportunities designed to super-charge Media Cymru’s fair, green and global ambitions to grow Welsh media innovation. Please check it out if you're interested.
Are you interested in learning more about Media Cymru’s latest funds? We are offering funding of a combined total of over £1.2 million available across five opportunities: BBC Content Innovation Fund, Seed Fund, Scale-Up Fund, Greening the Screen Film Fund and Development Fund. Visit our website for more information on each of the funds: www.media.cymru/funding We are particularly interested in projects which focus on Media Cymru’s pillars - Fair, Green, Global, Growth: https://lnkd.in/eQPynCHR - Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn dysgu mwy am gronfeydd arian diweddaraf Media Cymru? Rydyn ni’n cynnig cyllid o gyfanswm cyfunol o dros £1.2 miliwn mewn pum cyfle: Cronfa Arloesi Cynnwys y BBC, Cronfa Sbarduno, Cronfa Uwchraddio, Cronfa Ffilm Gwyrddio’r Sgrîn a Chronfa Datblygu. Ewch i'n gwefan i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am bob cronfa arian: https://lnkd.in/e32rZgCE Mae gennym ni ddiddordeb arbennig mewn prosiectau sy'n canolbwyntio ar golofnau Media Cymru - Teg, Gwyrdd, Byd-eang, Twf. https://lnkd.in/ezCa4Bzp PDR International Centre for Design and Research The Alacrity Foundation UK UKRI - Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC) BBC Wales News Ffilm Cymru Wales Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd Cardiff Council Creative UK Creative Wales / Cymru Greadigol Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales Cardiff Capital Region University of South Wales
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What does Sker Ritual's Tides of Terror have in store? 🦑 New Deadly Enemies 🔫 New Game-Changing Weapon & Perk ⚓ New Unlockable Mask Find out more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejzAqxEF
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Introducing Slasher: Origins a debut game by 3-person indie dev team, Little Army Studio. Descend into the chaotic underworld in this rogue-lite noir-anime survival game! Demo playable in the upcoming #SteamNextFest. https://lnkd.in/ebrFYS25
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A huge thank you to Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards for selecting us as Digital Business of the Year! It was a wonderful evening, spent with so many fantastic businesses.
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"But Sker Ritual is more than just another entry in a familiar genre—its unique aesthetics and engaging level design stand out, and the game is only getting better." Thank you Steven T Wright and Epic Games Store for the EPIC write up on Sker Ritual. 🔥 https://lnkd.in/e7ubYNnA
How Sker Ritual reinvents the wave-based zombie shooter
store.epicgames.com