About Video Games Industry Memo
Video Games Industry Memo (VGIM) is a newsletter dedicated to the power and politics that underpins video games.
Every week, VGIM subscribers receive an email every Thursday which explores a topic shaping the power behind games, the news stories moving the industry and all the quick links you need to stay across the global games industry.
There is also a paid VGIM Insider subscription service, which offers extra content and additional perks to subscribers every month. Find out more about that here.
What is Video Games Industry Memo?
Every Thursday, the free edition of Video Games Industry Memo includes:
A big read that gets to grip with a topic shaping the power and politics behind games.
Five sharply summarised news stories that put you across the sector’s agenda.
The big job moves across the sector and open roles worth applying for.
Five major video games events or conferences to attend in the months ahead.
The top three weekly video game releases that help you understand games today.
One final treat about the games industry before you go.
VGIM aims to be entertaining and informative, keeping you on top of industry news in an accessible, readable fashion.
Why should I subscribe to VGIM?
VGIM specialises in the power and politics behind games - Backed by the expertise of VGIM’s founder George Osborn, VGIM delivers readers the must-read business, policy, political and media developments that shape the global games industry (and the world it interacts with)
It’s an excellent executive summary - Whether you’re an industry executive looking for one email to summarise the video games agenda or someone wanting to get to grips with the medium, VGIM is designed as a one-stop-shop that makes keeping up to speed with the industry a 15-minute-a-week breeze.
VGIM takes games seriously without being too serious itself - The business of games is as large as it is because it is fun. VGIM brings that energy to its coverage, providing an appropriately light touch to the topics of the week.
VGIM readers make the industry’s world go round - VGIM isn’t just read by leading executives within the games sector; it’s read by political officials, regulators, trade association leaders, investors, bankers, lawyers, broadsheet journalists and more. Subscribing to VGIM helps you see the world that they do too.
What do readers say about VGIM?
“The memo is brilliant…If you want to catch up quickly on that world and the extraordinary stuff going on, I’d really recommend it.” - Richard Osman, Host of The Rest is Entertainment
“George Osborn’s newsletter is essential.” - Stephen Bush, Associate Editor, The Financial Times
“Video Games Industry Memo has fast become the gold standard of industry newsletters - if this is in your inbox, you don’t need anything else.” - Policy Lead, Major Games Publisher
"VGIM is essential reading on an essential industry; explaining what's important without making you feel like a total noob." - Jared Shurin, Strategic Communications, Greater London Authority
"Video Games Industry Memo is like Politico for games." - James O’Malley, Journalist
How do I subscribe to VGIM?
Hit the subscribe button below to receive VGIM directly to your inbox every Thursday morning at 8am UK time.