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*[https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/ Coronavirus Tech Handbook] - A crowdsourced set of tech, tools and data relating to the Coronavirus pandemic
 
*[https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/ Coronavirus Tech Handbook] - A crowdsourced set of tech, tools and data relating to the Coronavirus pandemic
 
*[https://safeinourworld.org/news/isolation-and-coping/ Safe In Our World Guide to Isolation and Coping] - a helpful resource about managing your mental health during this time
 
*[https://safeinourworld.org/news/isolation-and-coping/ Safe In Our World Guide to Isolation and Coping] - a helpful resource about managing your mental health during this time
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*[https://www.isfe.eu/covid-19/ ISFE COVID-19 guidance] - Coronavirus guidance from the pan-European games trade association ISFE
 
*[https://www.isfe.eu/news/video-game-industry-across-europe-outlines-guidance-on-covid-19-measures-isfe-welcomes-european-commission-action-to-support-the-economy/ ISFE's COVID-19 guidance from European national trade associations] - pan-European games trade association ISFE have collated each national trade association's local advice on COVID-19. Click the logo of the relevant country to link through to their guidance
 
*[https://www.isfe.eu/news/video-game-industry-across-europe-outlines-guidance-on-covid-19-measures-isfe-welcomes-european-commission-action-to-support-the-economy/ ISFE's COVID-19 guidance from European national trade associations] - pan-European games trade association ISFE have collated each national trade association's local advice on COVID-19. Click the logo of the relevant country to link through to their guidance
 
*[https://www.theesa.com/covid19 ESA's COVID-19 News & Resources] - the US trade association's information and updates on the coronavirus situation
 
*[https://www.theesa.com/covid19 ESA's COVID-19 News & Resources] - the US trade association's information and updates on the coronavirus situation
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*[https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/ HM Government's Coronavirus Business Support Guide] - documenting the full range of business support measures that have been made available to UK businesses and employees.
 
*[https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/ HM Government's Coronavirus Business Support Guide] - documenting the full range of business support measures that have been made available to UK businesses and employees.
 
*[https://www.bfi.org.uk/film-industry/british-certification-tax-relief/cultural-test-video-games BFI Certification for Video Game Tax Relief] - due to remote working, the BFI team will require digital copies of all documentation and content for review.
 
*[https://www.bfi.org.uk/film-industry/british-certification-tax-relief/cultural-test-video-games BFI Certification for Video Game Tax Relief] - due to remote working, the BFI team will require digital copies of all documentation and content for review.
*[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyV9isjktVAEdtEv6GbIEJ1emKbieYxgLedPeVhx66yo30EQ/viewform London Games Festival 2020: Office Hours] - an online two-day business hub of games industry insight across a range of topics.
 
 
*[https://wingsfund.me/ Wings Fund GDC Relief] - Financial support fund for indie developers affected by the postponement of GDC
 
*[https://wingsfund.me/ Wings Fund GDC Relief] - Financial support fund for indie developers affected by the postponement of GDC
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== Events ==
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*[https://ukie.org.uk/events-and-training Ukie's Events Listsing] - industry events provided or supported by Ukie to support business during the epidemic.
 
*[https://ukie.org.uk/events-and-training Ukie's Events Listsing] - industry events provided or supported by Ukie to support business during the epidemic.
*[https://trello.com/b/zK32rcqN/global-games-industry-guide-virtual-events-calendar Global Games Industry Virtual Events Calendar] - a Trello board compileding online games industry events.
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*[https://trello.com/b/zK32rcqN/global-games-industry-guide-virtual-events-calendar Global Games Industry Virtual Events Calendar] - a Trello board compiling online games industry events.
  
== Active Surveys ==
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== Games Industry COVID-Related Initatives ==
  
*[https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/UkieCOVID19SurveyMar2020 Ukie's COVID-19 Survey for Games Industry Businesses]
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*[https://ukie.org.uk/press-release/2020/04/uk-games-industry-unites-fight-covid-19-and-say-thank-you-our-nhs-heroes Games for Carers] - Ukie / Keymailer initiative to provide 85,000 free game codes to NHS workers
*[https://www.pec.ac.uk/news/how-can-the-creative-industries-come-together-to-share-how-covid-19-is-impacting-the-sector The Policy & Evidence Centre's List of Active COVID-19 Surveys for the Creative Industries]
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*[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-03-25-games-industry-rallies-in-fight-against-covid-19 Game companies from around the world are rallying to offer support during the coronavirus] - via gamesindustry.biz
*[https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CWQ73JP Creative Industries Federation's Coronavirus impacts survey] - a a rapid response survey for UK creators and creative businesses in response to COVID-19.
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*[https://medium.com/@playaparttogether/games-industry-unites-to-promote-world-health-organization-messages-against-covid-19-launch-bfc6fc611641 #PlayApartTogether] - Global games industry unites to promote World Health Organization messages against COVID-19
  
 
== Remote Working ==
 
== Remote Working ==
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*[[Remote Working Resources]]
 
*[[Remote Working Resources]]
 
*[[Game-related Teaching & Homeschooling Resources]]
 
*[[Game-related Teaching & Homeschooling Resources]]
 
== Events ==
 
 
*26th March - 6th April - [https://games.london/ London Games Festival] - while several physical events are cancelled, much of the festival continues via online events and forums. More information on the [https://games.london/ LGF website].
 
*2nd April - [http://www.bafta.org/games BAFTA Games Awards] - This year's BAFTA Games Awards will be happening via livestream. More details on the [http://www.bafta.org/games BAFTA website].
 
*2nd April - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-republic-business-event-thursday-2nd-april-tickets-94371598993Game Republic Business Event] (live webinar)
 

Latest revision as of 08:57, 11 May 2020

Due to the current Coronavirus situation, Ukiepedia is temporarily collating a range of games industry relevant resources, support and other content in relation to the outbreak. We will endeavour to keep these as up to date as possible, but please continue to refer to official sources for the latest information.

If you have suggestions for anything we can add to this list, please either submit via the Ukiepedia Submission Form or contact Luke Hebblethwaite at luke@ukie.org.uk or @ukieluke

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