The Sunday Times has revealed its first-ever Games Rich List, which features the UK’s 30 richest game developers and content creators. It is headed by Russian-born brothers Igor and Dmitry Bukhman, who have amassed a staggering £12.5bn in fortunes. The Bukhman brothers, who also ranked 27th in the Sunday Times Rich List 2024, are the co-founders of Playrix, the maker of popular mobile games such as towna Fishdom and Home views.
The list is largely made up of game developers, including legendary grand theft auto Its creators, Sam and Dan Houser, are fourth with an estimated fortune of £350m. Neil Taylor, co-founder of the toy retail chain, is also a prominent name on the list.
Other notable figures on the list include Riccardo Zacconi, co-founder and former CEO of King, who is worth an estimated £410m, and Gary Newman, former CEO of King. Mod Gary The creator with a fortune of £335 million. Sean Murray, co-founder of Hello Games and No man in the sky The creator, worth an estimated £94m. Brothers Kingsley Chris and Jason, founders of Rebellion, are also on the list, with a combined fortune of £120m.
In addition to the developers, content creators have also amassed a significant fortune. KSI and The Sidemen, one of the UK’s most popular YouTube groups, are ranked 21st with a combined fortune of £50m. KSI (Olajide Olatunji) and the other Sidemen members have built an empire that extends far beyond YouTube, including a clothing brand, a vodka brand, and a restaurant chain, all of which contribute to their considerable wealth.
source: Video game records
