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    He speaks wise words, but it's all changing.

    I know of several British schemes in the work to give us the juicy government moneys, and we'll be turning a corner very soon. The film industry has a 70 year head start over the games industry, so we can't expect too much too soon.

    It's all going pretty fast. Public opinion of games in the UK has shifted dramatically fast, with games now generally being 'accepted' as an 'art form' (if you're feeling particularly poncey) over here.

    We need pubs with Guitar Hero machines though.
    May 24, 2007 12:54pm PDT
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      He's chatting about the UK in particularly, but I don't know of any country which helps out their gaming ... : ShekkyBoyThis person is cool!
      • I think France gives them funds or tax breaks or something. That's not bad. : gnolebThis person is cool!
      • I'm pretty sure there's a good reason why there are lots of studios in Montreal, to pick an example. : GilesH
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        Many countries do. Norway, France, Canada, I think Australia, plenty of others. : Chris Remo
        • They should just stop taxing everyone. The net result would be the same. Actually it would be better, bec... : ArBThis person is cool!