About George Osborn
George Osborn is the Editor of Video Games Industry Memo, a newsletter exploring the intersection between video games and politics.
He is the author of Power Play: Video Games, Politics, And The Global Battle for Influence, an exploration of how video games have become a channel for political influence capably exploited by authoritarians, extremists and populists.
George is also the founder of Half-Space Consulting, a strategic consultancy which helps NGOs, regulators, Governments, and businesses to understand the video game sector.
George has worked in the video games industry for nearly 15 years as a journalist, consultant, and as Head of Campaigns and Communications at industry trade association Ukie.
He has provided expert commentary about the games industry for major media outlets such as BBC News, Sky News, Times Radio, The Guardian, The Independent, Politico, The New York Times and Bloomberg.
Work with George
George is available for the following work:
Presenting - George is available to present and host at conferences and private event.
Commenting - George is available to comment on a range of games industry topics - especially commercial, regulatory and political developments - for broadcast, print and online media.
Consulting - George also offers advices to businesses through his consultancy, including to regulators, NGOs and corporations.
Please contact George here if you’d like to discuss any of the above opportunities.