Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
I am delighted to welcome the announcement of a fully funded PhD research studentship, which is now open for applications. Developing a Framework for a National Collection of Scottish Games Heritage is a collaboration between Abertay University, the University of Glasgow, and National Museums Scotland (NMS). This is a significant milestone in our journey to …
Academics and creative practitioners are invited to mark their calendars for MAKE/PLAY, a one-day symposium dedicated to exploring the practice of game making as a research methodology. Hosted by Abertay Game Lab and Manchester Game Centre, the event will take place at Abertay University in Dundee on Thursday, 27th November 2025, with in-person and online …
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Everyone knows Dundee is the beating heart of Scotland's games ecosystem, but how many studios are based in the city? Researchers from Abertay University are calling upon the collective knowledge of the Dundee games community to help verify a comprehensive map of the city's renowned games cluster. The request comes as part of GAME-ER, a …
How many videogames have been made In Scotland? Is it hundreds, or thousands? Do you remember some of the incredible work from long-gone studios like Red Lemon, Dynamo Games, Space Budgie, Lucky Frame or Outerlight? FUN FACT: Did you know that Denki is not only the oldest games studio in Scotland, but one of the …
Edinburgh-based studio Glitchers, renowned for its innovative work in 'applied games,' has shared exciting developments in its groundbreaking project, Sea Hero Quest – a game that has already significantly advanced Alzheimer's research. The studio's latest blog post, "Put a Lab in Your Pocket," details the journey so far and offers a glimpse into the future …
Games Skills Survey! In a groundbreaking move to understand the key challenges facing the Scottish games ecosystem, Skills Development Scotland has worked with the Scottish Games Network to launch the first-ever research project into the skills landscape across the sector. This vital initiative, conducted by independent research agency EKOS, supported by the Scottish Games Network, …
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The first-ever TechUK Gaming & Esports Report explores how the UK can lead in the development, application, and commercialisation of the games and Esports technologies of the future. The report highlights the transformative power of technology in the games and Esports landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise gameplay, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual …
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The BFI Innovation Challenge Fund has announced the first four projects to receive funding towards creating solutions which tackle the UK screen sector’s most critical challenges - including a project supported by Scotland's Games Jobs Live. The area of focus for the fund’s first round is the UK video games industry which is facing a …
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Do you work in the Scottish videogames industry? A new Scottish Game Workers Survey is looking for your help. A researcher at the University of Glasgow is surveying to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences, challenges, and opportunities within the industry. This brief five-minute survey will ask questions about your experience of work – …
Exclusive SGN Research Gives Snapshot Of Industry In 2020 & 2021 Scotland's Games Industry Data: How big is Scotland's games sector? How many development studios are out there? Believe it or not, no part of the government or public sector in Scotland captures data on the games industry. View: Scotland's Games Industry Data For such …
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