UK games industry events consumer spending 2013-2023
In 2023, consumers in the United Kingdom spent 10.3 million British pounds on gaming events and venues. This figure represents a significant increase from 2022. Significant drivers of 2023 gaming event spending were the Pokémon Go Fest, the UK Games Expo, as well as various anime and gaming conventions around the country. The event industry took a hit in 2020 and was only slow to recover afterwards.