Update, September 17, 2025: Game Republic has supported Tanglewood Games' call for more support to develop game hubs and improved pathways in the north of England. In a press release sent to GamesIndustry.biz, the games industry body said it "wholeheartedly backs GR member Tanglewood Games' views on supporting the games industry, including in Hartlepool and the North East." We look forward to working with Tanglewood Games to progress the work, which must be led by Northern companies and networks." Original story, September 16, 2025: Tanglewood Games is calling for greater government support to strengthen and expand game development hubs in the UK. Earlier today, we reported that trade body TIGA is calling for stronger tax credits to support the UK games industry.