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Government response to the DCMS Select Committee Immersive and Addictive Technologies Inquiry

08 June 2020

Proposing MP
Oliver Dowden Con
Hertsmere
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the UK government's response to the DCMS Select Committee’s report on Immersive and Addictive Technologies, focusing on video games' impacts and loot boxes.

Action Requested

The government will set a framework for research into video games’ impacts on behaviour, launch a call for evidence on loot boxes, consider funding approaches including in-game data usage, and hold roundtables to discuss issues. The government is committed to protecting users while supporting the growth of the UK's video games sector.

Key Facts

  • DCMS is publishing the government response to the DCMS Select Committee’s report.
  • The government will set a framework for research into video games’ impacts on behaviour led by DCMS' Chief Scientific Advisor.
  • A call for evidence on loot boxes will be launched.
  • Over 1,000 video game productions have been supported since the Video Games Tax Relief was introduced in 2014.
  • The UK Games Fund supports 152 companies and 73 graduate teams to date.
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