Power Play

“With the passion of a player and the smarts of a political operator, Osborn shows us how the stratospherically successful video games industry is being co-opted by autocrats the world over. Power Play should be required reading for those worried about the future of their hobby – and the democratic leaders who could help change the game.” –Matt Honeycombe-Foster, Deputy Editor, Politico U.K.

George E. Osborn is a video games industry expert with over fifteen years of experience communicating the complexities of games to a global audience.

From 2019 to 2023, Osborn served as Head of Campaigns and Communications at Ukie, the UK’s video games industry trade association. In this role, he leveraged his background in media, politics, and the video games sector to articulate the industry’s narrative to media outlets, businesses, and policymakers across the UK and internationally.

Following his tenure at Ukie, Osborn established Half-Space Consulting. This consultancy aims to foster understanding between the games sector and the broader world, with clients including regulatory bodies like The Games Rating Authority, non-governmental organizations such as the United Nations, and non-profits like The Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

He is also the founder of Video Games Industry Memo (VGIM), a weekly newsletter tailored for professionals, major regulators, policy officials, business leaders, and journalists worldwide, offering insights into the games industry.

Osborn is a recognized media commentator whose work and commentary have been featured in prominent publications and broadcasts, including The New York Times, Politico, Sky News, The Guardian, BBC World Service, Bloomberg, and Times Radio. He frequently discusses the economic, regulatory, technological, and cultural aspects of video games.

George E. Osborn resides in London.