The Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) today announced that that the gaming industry in the state of Massachusetts brings in revenues of over $2 billion dollars. The Bay State is home to over 30 gaming companies, including 2K Boston, Harmonix Music Systems and Turbine.
“The digital gaming industry is on fire in Massachusetts – one of the fastest growing sectors in technology and entertainment in the country,” said Governor Deval Patrick. “I am committed to supporting this and other creative economy industries, for the job opportunities they create and for what they do to elevate Massachusetts’ strengths as a center of technology innovation.”
There are currently over 1,200 gaming industry professionals employed across the state of Massachusetts, and MassTLC expects jobs in the industry to increase by 20 percent in 2009. Half of the companies have been in business for over five years and many of the developers are creating casual titles for PC.
“The MassTLC is excited to work with the state, Boston Post Mortem and the MIT Enterprise Forum’s SIG to support the local digital game community,” said Tom Hopcroft, president and CEO of MassTLC. “Given the growth and potential we’ve identified, we know our gaming industry cluster will be a win for all – the state, colleges and universities and businesses.”
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