Recordomzet voor software in Engeland
Paul Jackson, general director van de ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) gebruikt deze cijfers om er bij de Britse overheid op aan te dringen meer te investeren in de gamesindustrie, dit omdat Engeland langzaam wegzakt uit de top van meest creatieve ontwikkellanden:
The UK continues to blaze a trail in terms of creativity yet over the last few years it is becoming apparent that some talent is being lured away by more attractive prospects overseas. As it stands, the UK is already down to fourth place from third as the world's creative centre for games. It is time the Government recognised the massive financial contribution we make to the UK economy, especially when compared to the film, TV and music industries.