In an industry that often celebrates success while quietly burying its failures, a new event from Game Space is set to host a refreshingly honest and vital conversation.
Pixels & Pitfalls: Learning From Failure in the Games Sector will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd, at Abertay’s cyberQuarter in Dundee. The event will feature a fireside chat with one of the most experienced veterans of the Scottish games industry, Paul Farley.
The session promises a candid exploration of a topic that is too rarely discussed: how to navigate the lows of the games industry and turn setbacks into a foundation for future growth. For any developer, studio head, or aspiring entrepreneur, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn the hard-won lessons that are often more valuable than the stories of runaway success.
Paul Farley’s career provides a unique and compelling perspective, stretching from the legendary days of DMA Design, through to mobile games pioneer Digital Bridges, the creation of Tag Games, to his most recent role as the founder of indie publisher Firestoke.
Paul will share insights from his journey, covering the challenges of building studios, the realities of shipping games, and the resilience required to launch new ventures in a highly competitive market.
The discussion will focus on practical, actionable advice: how can businesses recognise when things are going wrong? How do you handle those setbacks, both professionally and personally? And, most importantly, how do you learn from those moments to build stronger, more resilient businesses in the future?
Why Talking About Failure Matters
This is a vital conversation for the entire creative ecosystem. Anyone interested in resilience, entrepreneurship, and the realities of working in games or the creative industries is encouraged to attend.
Event Details:
- What: Game Space: Pixels & Pitfalls – Learning From Failure in the Game Sector
- When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 17:30 – 20:00 BST
- Where: Abertay cyberQuarter, Dundee
- Tickets: See below…