Stand-up comedian Imran Yusuf has been announced as the first patron of GamesAid, a charity which supports smaller charitable organisations that help disadvantaged and disabled children and young people, voted for by members of the games industry.

As a former game developer before being nominated as Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010, Yusuf commented 'I think GamesAid can bring video games and comedy, two of my favourite things, together for a good cause and raise money for those who really need it'.