Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
As many of you know, I recently joined the board of the British Games Institute (BGI), the charity that runs the National Videogames Museum (NVM). Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the incredible work they do and, crucially, the challenges they face: how to fund an ambitious, national cultural mission in a sector …
Applications are officially open for Split Screen, a pioneering programme led by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) Innovation Studio, that explores how digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping theatre, dance, music, and live performance. This five-day programme, supported by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund, is a perfect encapsulation of the More Than Games …
The Scottish Games Network is delighted at the inclusion of two outstanding Scottish talents, Cara Ellison and Kyle Banks, in the prestigious BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 cohort. BAFTA Breakthrough is one of the industry's most respected talent initiatives, identifying and supporting the next generation of creative stars across film, television, and games in the UK and …
Following the major More Than Games: Creative Industries Edition event tomorrow, the Scottish Games Network is inviting the entire games sector to join a unique evening of cross-sector networking drinks. This is a rare opportunity to meet peers and colleagues from outside games development, across the wider creative and cultural community in Scotland - but …
Last week, I was formally onboarded as a new trustee of the British Games Institute (BGI), the incredible organisation that runs the National Videogames Museum. After taking part in my first board meeting, I’ve been reflecting on why this work is so important - and why it cuts to the very heart of the challenges …
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One of Scotland's largest games studios, Rockstar, is at the centre of a major industrial dispute, with the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) accusing the company of "union-busting" and initiating legal action following the abrupt dismissal of 31 employees. The move has been met with widespread condemnation from staff. In a letter to …
An ambitious and unique interactive performance that blurs the lines between theatre, installation, and video games is coming to Glasgow this October. asses.masses, a seven-hour “durational video game performance,” will take over the Tramway on Saturday, October 26th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip6TIbhv4ME Created by Canadian interdisciplinary artists Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim, the event invites the audience to …
The transformative power of video games to address real-world challenges will be on full display this September, as Abertay University's Applied Games Lab presents its Play for Good exhibition as part of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious festival of knowledge. This is a significant and welcome inclusion, demonstrating the growing recognition of games …
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As Scotland and Indonesia come together today for the Scotnesia 2025 Game Exchange, the conversation is about more than just building business connections. It is about a shared, global understanding of the transformative power of the games industry and the vital role of strategic government support in unlocking its potential. In early 2024, the Indonesian …
The Scottish Games Network is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Emploi HR, a new expert Human Resources consultancy, to provide vital support and services to the Scottish games ecosystem. The games industry is renowned for its creativity and technical innovation, but it is not always famous for its workplace culture. For new …