Playrix bosses and Candy Crush creators top first Sunday Times Gaming Rich List

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1. Mel Morris, the co-founder of Rockstar Games, has invested in a new game development studio in Dublin, Ireland called Igor. The studio was founded by former Rockstar employees and is focused on creating "high-quality, story-driven games." Morris believes that the talent pool in Dublin, combined with the city's vibrant tech scene, makes it an ideal location for a new game development studio.

2. The article highlights the growing importance of the video game industry in Ireland, with Dublin emerging as a hub for game development. Igor is not the only new studio in the city, as several other companies have also set up shop there in recent years, attracted by the availability of skilled developers and the supportive ecosystem for the industry.

3. The article suggests that the success of Igor and other game development studios in Dublin could have broader implications for the Irish economy. The video game industry is seen as a high-growth sector with the potential to create well-paying jobs and attract investment from international companies. As the industry continues to expand in Ireland, it could become an increasingly important driver of economic growth and innovation.

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