Manchester Games Network, a new business organisation, has launched today to strengthen Greater Manchester’s international reputation in the games sector.

The business-led community aims to promote, connect, and advocate for the video games sector across Greater Manchester. The network will be led by a board with a broad spectrum of games industry knowledge and experience who share a passion for games and for Manchester and its unique place on the global cultural stage.

The board includes Stephen Hey, games marketing veteran; Laura Harper, Partner at Lewis Silkin; Louise Andrew, Head of Studio at d3t; Michael Pattison, VP of Global Publishing at Lightspeed Studios; Carl Jones, games industry consultant; and Caroline White, creative consultant.