Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
When it comes to videogames, Scotland has a lot to be proud of. From the early success of titles like Lemmings and GTA, to the recently released Silent Hill: Townfall and the ongoing juggernaut which is Minecraft, the consumer games market is getting more visibility than ever - and that's before GTA6 is released. Yet, …
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For years, Scotland’s economic strategy for innovation has suffered from tidy, bureaucratic categorisation. On one side of the corridor, you have 'Tech' - enterprise software, fintech, data, cyber, AI platforms, scale-ups, and data infrastructure. On the other side sits the 'Creative Industries' - screen, theatre, music, design, games, performing arts and cultural festivals. Each has …
The Scottish Parliament has backed an amendment from Scottish Liberal Democrat culture spokesperson David Green MSP, calling on the Scottish Government to establish regional gaming hubs and a National Games Innovation Centre to support start-ups and share expertise across the sector. The amendment cites recent closures and job losses in the sector, including at Axis …
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The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced that Scottish Games Network founder and CEO Brian Baglow will deliver one of the opening keynote addresses at its flagship Community Over Code 2026 conference, taking place at the Hilton Glasgow from 11–14 October 2026. Formerly known as ApacheCon, Community Over Code is the premier annual gathering of …
The University of St Andrews has announced a special games-focused enterprise session as part of its annual Innovation Week, featuring Scottish Games Network CEO Brian Baglow (me!) alongside industry legend Carol Clark, Chief Operating Officer at Pocket Sized Hands and Honorary Professor in Practice at the University of Dundee. Hosted by the EdenTay Founders Community …
We’re looking for game developers and creators working on projects outside the consumer games market. Video games are no longer confined to entertainment. Around the world, the underlying toolsets, workflows, and philosophies of game design – from real-time 3D simulation and virtual production to behavioural systems and playful interaction design – are transforming industries including …
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Non-profit games careers organisation Into Games has announced Get Into Games: Dundee 2026, a dedicated one-day careers event designed to help young people break into the video games industry. Taking place on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Water's Edge in Dundee, the free event is aimed at young people aged 12–21, offering direct access to …
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First Minister John Swinney has appointed Alyn Smith MSP as the Scottish Government’s new Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education. This is a role which is central to the future of Scotland's games ecosystem and the adoption of the national Games Action Plan. Smith succeeds Ben Macpherson MSP, who stepped down from the ministerial …
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The amazing, grassroots cultural and music organisation Tinderbox Collective has announced PlayAway 2026, a one-day conference and exhibition taking place in Edinburgh this autumn. Scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2026 at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith, the gathering is designed to explore the intersections between game design, creative technology, the arts, …
Glasgow-based solo developer Psyber Games Studios has announced its upcoming mobile title, Twitch Out. Currently in closed testing on Google Play, the hybrid-casual reaction game challenges players to test the absolute limits of human reflexes through minimalist, precision-based mechanics. Pushing the Twitch Point The core loop of Twitch Out is built around high-stakes simplicity: players …