Labour MP for West Bromwich East and founder of videogames pressure group Gamers’ Voice, Tom Watson, has told GamesIndustry.biz that he would like to see the BBC look at ways to use its market presence to help small games developers. The corporation, which is funded in the UK by the public license fee – currently GBP 142.50 for every household using its services on TV, radio or online – could allow developers to showcase applications or games on the BBC website, with the studio then able to look at commercial routes as well. “I’d like it reflected in their output and in the way they procure games and digital content,” said Watson on the subject of cultural equality between film, TV and videogames. “The BBC have spent GBP 1 billion on their website since 1994 – they could have breathed life into a lot of gaming companies if they’d got their contracts right and been generous with their licensing. Read more…

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