The state that once passed the Thompson Game Law became a great deal more developer friendly today, as Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signs extensive tax credits for game development into law.
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âWe commend Governor Jindal for his strong leadership as well as that of Senator Duplessis for expanding the stateâs computer and video game development and production base, and helping lead the way in creating the next generation of entertainment innovation in Louisiana,â said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of the ESA, which represents U.S. computer and video game publishers. âDevelopers and publishers live and work for years in states where games are created, providing a higher return on investment than any form of entertainment.â
Not too shabby for a state with baby bird vampires on its flag, right?
A growing number of states either have or are looking into implementing similar incentives, a reassuring sign that state governments are understand just how serious the video game business is.
