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Iconic British video games from the 1980s and 1990s celebrated in new set of 12 stamps

Sun Reporter

Published: 2:10, 7 Jan 2020
Updated: 2:10, 7 Jan 2020

INFLUENTIAL UK-designed games from the 1980s and 1990s are being celebrated in a new set of 12 stamps.

Among them is Tomb Raider, which was created by developers in Derby and sold more than 74million copies worldwide.

Iconic British video game Tom Raider is immortalised in a stamp — Iconic British video game Tom Raider is immortalised in a stampCredit: PA:Press Association

Worms is among UK-designed video games celebrated in a new set of stamps — Worms is among UK-designed video games celebrated in a new set of stampsCredit: PA:Press Association

Space trading title Elite, Worms and 1989’s Populous are also featured as well as Sensible Soccer.

The Royal Mail’s Philip Parker said: “The UK has been at the forefront of the video games industry for decades.”

"In the 1980s and 90s young designers grappled with coding on the new microcomputers and set the template for the industry with iconic games.

"We celebrate some of their landmark creations on stamps."

Sensible Soccer is also featured in the collection of 12 stamps — Sensible Soccer is also featured in the collection of 12 stampsCredit: PA:Press Association

The set depicts influential video games of the '80s and '90s like Populous 1989 — The set depicts influential video games of the '80s and '90s like Populous 1989Credit: PA:Press Association

Tomb Raider: Adventures of Lara Croft was created by developers in Derby — Tomb Raider: Adventures of Lara Croft was created by developers in DerbyCredit: PA:Press Association

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British video game Elite, from 1984, is also included in the collection — British video game Elite, from 1984, is also included in the collectionCredit: PA:Press Association

The Royal Mail also issued a stamp with 1991's video game Lemmings — The Royal Mail also issued a stamp with 1991's video game LemmingsCredit: PA:Press Association

'The UK has been at the forefront of video games', Royal Mail said — 'The UK has been at the forefront of video games', Royal Mail saidCredit: PA:Press Association

Royal Mail chose the games with the help of gaming trade body UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie).

"This collection celebrates a selection of the great British video games that have helped define both the national and global development scene over decades," said Ukie chief executive Dr Jo Twist.

"Video games are a key part of our cultural footprint and we're pleased to see their contribution recognised in such memorable style."

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