Games Developer Sets Up Shack In Newcastle Studio

Gamevy are due to open a new studio in Newcastle with plans to create 30 new jobs.

The company already has offices in London, Berlin and Bilbao and are looking to add more to their growing business.

Dan Rough, the chief operating officer said:

“We have an exceptional tech team – and it means we’re only ever looking for exceptional people to join us. We were really impressed by the people we met in Newcastle and we’re convinced that we’re going to build a vibrant, entrepreneurial games studio here.” 

Rough explained how they’re hoping to employ 30 more people over the next two years.

Cllr Kim Mcguiness, a cabinet member for culture, sport and public health at Newcastle City Council stated:

“The fact that this already successful company has decided to set up a presence here is testament to the strength of the digital and tech sectors in this city. It is also a fitting legacy for the Great Exhibition of the North, the aim of which was to promote all that is great about the north and this city to the outside world.”