The Guardian has published it's list of the top 50 apps of the year, covering lifestyle, entertainment, news, health, games, education and productivity tools. Stormcloud Games first release, Mr Shingu's Paper Zoo managed to hit the top 50, in the kids category, with Stuart Dredge, mobile expert and all round good guy describing it thus: …
Inspiration Day
One of the major opportunities for games creators moving forward is the chance to work with and educate other areas of the creative industries. Film, television, music, literature and even the performing arts are all now looking seriously at games, apps and interactive media and wondering how to make it work for them. Thanks to …
VG247 Scotland – Issue 0 Now LIVE – Read, Watch, Play
VG247's UK News Editor, Dave Cook has done something disruptive. He's started a regular column on the VG247 site focusing on the video games sector in Scotland.Covering business news, releases, updates and interviews, VG247 Scotland will be an ongoing feature on the site and combine in-depth reporting, with news updates and a new industry discussion, …
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Working With Games Companies In China – Free Webinar
The team at Scottish Development International have passed on an opportunity to participate in a free online seminar (or webinar if you must) aimed at games companies interested in doing business in China. Organised by the EU SME centre, the webinar is a free 45 minute minute presentation, followed by a 30 minute Q&A session. …
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2013’s Hottest Scots – Rockstar North
The List, Scotland's magazine of art, culture and media has an annual list of the hottest Scots - individual and collective - around the world. Covering actors, artists, sportsmen, authors, musicians, dancers, producers and even venues, the Hottest Scots showcases country's talent. This year's list is notable for the inclusion of two digital entries. Simon …
The Computer Games Journal – Volume 2 Edition 3 – Out Now
The Computer Games Journal is one of the only academic journals in the world focusing on the computer games industry and the issues facing the creators, technologies and innovators within this rapidly evolving sector. It was created and is edited here in Scotland by a team of respected academics including editor-in-chief Dr John Sutherland, Dr …
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Engage Invest Exploit – Call For Exhibitors
Edinburgh University's School of Informatics annual investment event, Engage Invest Exploit is looking for exhibitors. The 2014 event takes place at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on Thursday 8th May 2014. If you're not familiar with EIE, it's Scotland's leading investment event, where tech, bio medicine and green energy companies can meet investors, with over 150 in …
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Company Profile – Alpha Revolver Games
Name of company: Alpha Revolver Games Date founded: 26th July 2013 Location: Glasgow Founders: Darius Ilkhani & Malcolm Ireland Website: http://www.alpharevolvergames.com Contact details: alpharevolvergames@hotmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARevolverGames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alpharevolver?ref=hl Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLjHtwPthJPHcXVeiO9X-g?feature=watch Background of founders: Darius and Malcolm attended the same College and University and both graduated with a degree in Game Design. They both believed …
Tacos, Bluegrass & Video Games – Tickets Now On Sale
Last week we mentioned the supremely awesome sounding event taking place early next year which brings together three of mankind's most outstanding achievements - tacos, bluegrass music and video games. This is a clever twist on the more familiar and mundane beer and pizza and video games, introducing a new international flavour and giving the …
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APB Retribution – New From Reloaded & Blazing Griffin
Reloaded Productions and Blazing Griffin are working on a brand new original game set in the APB Reloaded universe. APB Retribution is a tactical top-down shooter set in the back alleys and underworld of sunny San Paro. It's a tale of bloody revenge and retribution, as the player hunts down the leader of the Horca …
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