Tom Watson, a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Computer and Videogames Industry, claimed that the sector is a 'hotbed of creativity and innovation' but needs government help to make the most of its opportunities.
He added: 'The videogames industry has transformed in the last decade, and it is a cultural movement that is going to be part of the UK's culture for the next century.'
Mr Watson also said that the government needs to help the sector by making sure that there is enough access to education to support the development of high-quality technical skills.
Chris Deering, non-executive chairman at Codemasters, recently told the Westminster eForum seminar that the UK has been a world leader in videogame development for some time and the government should help it to retain this position.
He added: 'The videogames industry has transformed in the last decade, and it is a cultural movement that is going to be part of the UK's culture for the next century.'
Mr Watson also said that the government needs to help the sector by making sure that there is enough access to education to support the development of high-quality technical skills.
Chris Deering, non-executive chairman at Codemasters, recently told the Westminster eForum seminar that the UK has been a world leader in videogame development for some time and the government should help it to retain this position.
