Half-Space Consulting
Find your space in games

Half-Space is a strategic consultancy operating at the intersection of the video games industry and wider society that helps organisations to understand, establish and grow their position within the medium

Our Services

Education

We deliver world class insight into the video games industry through talks, reports and workshops to educate decision makers in your business understand the size, scale and value of the medium.

Strategy

We work with clients to create, audit and evolve video games strategies to turn your organisation’s goals into practical plans for long-term success within one of the world’s biggest creative sectors.

Communication

We tell your organisation’s story through written content, bespoke engagement programmes, events and media relations to establish your reputation and build influence with decision makers.

Why work with us

  • We understand the commercial, regulatory and cultural factors shaping the games market. Working with us provides your business or organisation with a fully rounded perspective on video games, giving you the best foundation for success.

  • We explain games clearly and accessibly. We help our clients to understand the opportunities and challenges in games in easy-to-understand and insightful ways to help them unlock opportunity in the market.

  • We have deep, authentic connections with the people who shape the games sector both inside and outside of it to help us reach the people who can make your game plan succeed.

  • We know how to turn your ideas into practical plans, helping your business navigate into - or out of - games in a credible and effective way.

  • We are a trusted voice within the video games industry. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from the insight and honesty of a partner to the sector: giving your business or organisation the strongest foundation on which to build a long term relationship with the sector.

About Half-Space Consulting

Half-Space Consulting was founded by George Osborn in October 2023 to help close the gap between the games industry and wider society.

George has worked in the video games sector for nearly 15 years as a writer, consultant and as Head of Campaigns and Communications at video games industry trade association Ukie.

George has appeared as an expert commentator on BBC News 24, Times Radio, The Guardian, Politico, Sky News and more.

He is also the creator of Video Games Industry Memo, a newsletter which explains the cultural, commercial and political forces shaping games.

Testimonials

  • “Half-Space understood our communication needs immediately, helping us tell our story effectively to the industry, media and political audiences."

    Ian Rice, Director General, The Games Rating Authority

  • “Half-Space has guided us in the right direction and its extensive knowledge of the games industry has been great to have around.”

    Lisa Pak, Project Lead, Playing for the Planet Alliance, United Nations Environment Programme

  • "Half-Space has been instrumental across our publishing and regulatory activity for upcoming titles. They have proven invaluable."

    Alex Holt-Kulapalan, Senior Communication Manager, CCP Games

  • "Half-Space's exceptional understanding and experience of the games sector make them a go-to for strategic communications insights."

    Luc Delany, Chief Corporate Officer, k-ID

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