According to new research from trade association Tiga, employment in the UK gaming industry rose by 4 percent, alongside increased investment, after three years of decline.

Research showed that job positions available increased by 336 with the number of studios increasing from 329 to 448 over 2012.

£16 million more was invested by studios, bringing the total to £427 million over 2012, with the games industry contributing a total of £947 million to the UK GDP.

New investor opportunities including start-up and kick-starter campaigns have increased the number of projects being undertaken.

New technologies have increased the gaming market with even more opportunities for customers to access services and content.

Tiga CEO, Richard Wilson, said: "Jobs and investment in the games industry are set grow further once Games Tax Relief comes into effect from April 2013."

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