Hartlepool: Tanglewood Games named one of best in the world

Tanglewood Games of Hartlepool has been recognised as a Gold Service Partner by Unreal Engine.

This means the company is one of the top 23 Unreal Engine service partners in the world, and one of only four in the UK.

The company was founded in 2017 by a team of former Epic Games engineers and provides support to developers on Unreal Engine projects.

The Gold Service Partner status is given to companies that show ‘exceptional collaboration and commitment to the Unreal Engine ecosystem’ and ‘consistently deliver high-quality outcomes for their clients’.

Terence Burns, co-owner and technical director, said: “At Tanglewood Games, we’re trusted by the industry’s top developers to provide world-class Unreal Engine support.

“By integrating with their teams, we share knowledge, learn from the best, and help make ambitious projects a reality.

“Achieving Gold status proves that we’re not just passionate about what we do—we do it to the highest standard.”

He added: “There are only 23 businesses in the world to have received this, and only four in the UK.

“We’re proud to show that this marks the quality of our team, and also proud that it’s put Hartlepool on the map as a hotbed of talent.”

The company was given the status based on shared projects, client feedback, and contributions to the Epic Games ecosystem.