Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
As the possibilities of the digital content we produce expand along with our technology, the responsibility we have to regulate it does too. The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) was set up with this very purpose in mind and, in association with Scottish Games Week, they are hosting a roundtable event on Wednesday the 26th …
Leading Scottish games developer, 4J Studios, has given its support to the first ever Scottish Games Week, celebrating Scotland’s vibrant and thriving games ecosystem. The studio, best known for its work on the Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo versions of Minecraft, will be the title sponsor of the entire programme of events taking place in locations …
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In addition to the bevy of incredible on-site events at venues across the country, Scottish Games Week features some excellent digital events as well. One of these is the XPO Digital North x Scottish Games Week crossover event: a conversation with Dave Taylor. This free, online event is a must-catch for anyone even vaguely interested …
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In addition to the stellar line-up of main events, Scottish Games Week will also feature a range of satellite events, where you can engage in even more games-based goodness. One of these is the Scottish Games Expo, hosted by Barclays. The Eagle has Landed This event will be hosted at Barclays’ new Game Biased Eagle …
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After a brutal round of judging, the longlist for the inaugural Scottish Games Awards, to be held next Thursday as part of Scottish Games Week, has been whittled down to a shortlist. There are now 3 nominees left in each category; 3 games, or people working in games, who have the chance to make history …
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Trusadh: Geamadh - An Ath Ìre (Trusadh: Gaming - The Next Level) is an upcoming documentary from BBC ALBA, set to pore over the pages of early gaming history, paying particular attention to the passages on Scotland, a country that has contributed hugely to the medium over the years. The documentary will be presented by …
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Scottish Games Week is a sparkling celebration of the industry in Scotland, and the Scottish Games Awards ceremony is the jewel in its crown; a chance for us to showcase and reward not just the best games made in Scotland, but also the people that make those games possible, through their commitment to education and …
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As Scottish Games Week draws closer, we want to spotlight the generous sponsors who have made the event possible. We’ll kick this off by looking at Escape Technology, an associate sponsor of the event, and a long-time supporter of the games industry in Scotland. We sat down with their Account Director, Neil Parmar, to discuss …
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The first Level X facility in the UK is set to shake up the country’s entertainment landscape as it launches in Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre this week. The X Files Filling the 30,000sq ft hole left in the centre by Covid, Level X is designed to be a step into the future. Once visitors have …
Cerebral Palsy Scotland have partnered with World Gaming Day this October, to raise funds while having fun! Cerebral Palsy Scotland is the only charity in Scotland that deals with the condition. Founded in 1995 by a group of parents whose children were unable to get the specialist support they needed, they’ve been working alongside people …
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