Since 2004, the Scottish Games Network has been the hub for our industry – sharing news, highlighting opportunities, creating events and connecting the incredible talent across the country. However, times are changing and the needs of the games ecosystem in Scotland, and across the UK, are changing along with it.
Today, I’m announcing that we’re getting ready to level up. We are embarking on a major revamp of the Scottish Games Network (including the awesome new logo), evolving it from a simple news site into a dynamic, multi-platform media hub and community for the entire Scottish games ecosystem. Complete with jobs board, event calendar, freelance directory and all of the associated social spaces (including Discord. If you’ve not joined yet, here’s your chance!)
However, to do this, we need the most important component of all: you.
Our Vision: More Content, More Voices, More Platforms
Our goal is to create a richer, more diverse, more connected, more collaborative and more interactive platform that truly reflects the vibrancy of the Scottish games community (and ecosystem!) This means expanding our output far beyond written articles. We want to create a regular schedule of engaging new content, including:
- Written Word: More news, in-depth features, and insightful opinion pieces from across the rapidly evolving games ecosystem. We want profiles of studios, coverage of every game coming out of Scotland and the best insight into the ongoing evolution of the games world. Born in Scotland, but with a global focus. We’re looking for in-house writers, guest writers, regular contributors and more.
- Live Streams: Showcasing Scottish-made games with ‘Let’s Play’ sessions, and hosting live round tables, discussions and actual debates on key topics. Maybe even the odd fireside chat.
- Podcasts: We want to launch a range of new podcasts covering everything from game development, and business to the culture of games and their potential for transformation in other areas.
- Interviews & AMAs: Hosting regular Q&A sessions and interviews on Discord and other platforms with developers, studio heads, and key figures from the Scottish and the global games ecosystem (Hey, I know a lot of people… who would *you* like to hear from?)
- Developer Diaries: Giving studios a platform to share their development journey, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how games are made in 2025 and beyond!
- Ecosystem Insight: Hear from the people you don’t get a chance to meet at events, or hear from in the media – the players, students, educators, policy advisors and people working every day to change the shape of global games.
- Games Guru: A new feature offering advice and answering questions on all aspects of the games world, from careers to game design.
- Master Classes, Round Tables and Workshops: To build and share knowledge across the games ecosystem and provide opportunities for every developer to make better games, more sustainably.
This is an ambitious plan, but with all of the new focus on and support for games across Scotland (and the UK), it’s what our rapidly evolving ecosystem needs.
A Call for Volunteers: Help Us Build the New SGN
This new vision is too big for one person (me) to deliver. To make it a reality, we need to build a team of passionate, creative, and dedicated writers, creators and editors from across our community. We are looking for people who want to help us create this new content and become the new voices of the Scottish games (and creative and tech and screen and… other) sectors.
We are looking for:
- Writers & Editors: For news, features, articles and opinion pieces.
- Hosts, Streamers & Presenters: For podcasts and live streams.
- Content Creators and Interviewers: To lead our Q&A and AMA sessions and host our ‘Let’s Play’ and developer diary sessions.
- Community Moderators: To help us manage our Discord and live chats.
- Anyone with an idea! If you have a concept for a feature or show, we want to hear it.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a student looking to build a portfolio, or simply someone who loves games and wants to contribute, we want you as part of the team. This is your chance to help shape the voice of our industry – and position Scotland as a pioneer and global leader in games.
I want to use the SGN as a platform for established voices and new talent. I’d like to bring in experienced editors, writers and producers and use their skills and experience to help develop the next generation and create a more connected community where everybody has a voice.
If you’re interested in getting involved, please register your interest using this simple Google form (all applications will be treated in strictest confidence).
A Call for Sponsors: Powering the Future of the Network
To support this new level of activity and ensure its sustainability (everybody involved needs to be paid!), we are also calling for sponsors.
The Scottish Games Network has a unique and unparalleled reach into the Scottish games ecosystem. We connect with developers at every level, from the students at our world-class universities and colleges to our innovative indie studios and major global players. We are a trusted voice that also engages directly with policymakers in the Scottish Parliament, enterprise agencies, and investors.
Sponsoring the SGN offers a powerful opportunity to support the growth of the entire sector while connecting your brand directly with this highly engaged and influential audience.
We have created a range of sponsorship packages to suit all levels of support. If your organisation is interested in helping us power this exciting new chapter, please get in touch to discuss the opportunities.
This is a significant moment for the Scottish Games Network. With your help – as contributors, creators, and partners – we can build a platform that not only builds, grows and supports our community but champions it on a global stage.
Looking forward to working with you.
B