UK Government Invests £28.5 Million in Video Game Studios
英國政府向電子遊戲工作室投資 2,850 萬英鎊
The UK government has officially marked a turning point for the British gaming industry with a massive new investment.
英國政府已正式為英國遊戲產業標誌著一個重要的轉捩點，並投入了大筆新資金。
Under its Creative Industries Sector Plan, the government is pledging £30 million to boost the sector, with £28.5 million going directly into the UK Games Fund.
根據其「創意產業部門計畫」，政府承諾提供3000萬英鎊來推動該領域發展，其中2850萬英鎊將直接注入「英國遊戲基金」(UK Games Fund)。
This initiative represents a significant shift, recognizing video games not just as entertainment, but as a vital pillar of the modern economy.
這項舉措意味著一個重大的轉變，將電子遊戲視為不僅是娛樂，更是現代經濟的重要支柱。
With over 2,000 studios already operating across the country, including major names like Rockstar Games, the UK is a powerhouse of digital creativity.
目前全國已有超過2000家工作室在運作，包括像Rockstar Games這樣的大型廠商，英國可謂數位創意的重鎮。
However, the new funding focuses on building a future pipeline by supporting studios at every stage of development.
然而，這筆新資金的焦點在於通過支援處於各個發展階段的工作室，為未來打下基礎。
The UK Games Fund will offer grants through three tracks: the Entry Track for startups, the Emergent Track for prototyping, and the Expansion Track, which offers up to £250,000 to help studios scale.
英國遊戲基金將透過三種渠道提供撥款：針對新創公司的「入門渠道」(Entry Track)、針對原型製作的「新興渠道」(Emergent Track)，以及最高提供25萬英鎊幫助工作室擴張規模的「擴張渠道」(Expansion Track)。
Minister Ian Murray stated this investment aims to 'turbocharge' developer careers and secure the UK's position as a global leader.
大臣Ian Murray表示，此項投資旨在「渦輪增壓」(turbocharge)開發者的職涯，並鞏固英國作為全球領導者的地位。
By balancing support for independent developers with regional initiatives, such as the £20 million dedicated to the Tay Cities region, the UK is betting big on the future of virtual reality and interactive technology.
透過平衡對獨立開發者的支援與區域計畫（例如專門撥給Tay Cities地區的2000萬英鎊），英國正在對虛擬實境和互動技術的未來下重注。
