Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
There's just under ONE WEEK to go before entries close for the 2013 Dare to be Digital competition. If you're a student and are even remotely interested in working in the world of video games, this is quite simply the best way to get recognised, get a job and win some shiny awards along the …
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Serious Parody's first title, Wrestling Manager, has been quietly building up a serious and dedicated following, since it was released on the Apple App Store in 2012. The game combines serious management sim with a unique 'modding' capability, which allows players to change the look and feel of the game, without jailbreaking their phone. Now, …
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The issue of diversity and the role of women in games and technology is something which has been much in the news over the last few weeks. Â From highs and lows of GDC, to the wider issue of women's role in technology, it's an issue which has been gaining momentum in the recent past. So …
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Edinburgh's GameVial is one of the best kept game development secrets in Scotland. Â The company has created over 100 games which until recently, were available exclusively through the company's own website. In 2012, GameVial started to release some of its new games through the Google Play store for Android smartphones and tablets. Now the company …