Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
A new academic study has uncovered a significant, often unspoken, barrier to engagement within the games market, finding that nearly a third of female players in the UK feel a sense of 'gamer guilt' about their hobby. This vital research provides critical market intelligence for the entire industry, highlighting deep-seated societal pressures that directly impact …
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Scottish studio GLITCHERS has seen its groundbreaking dementia research game, Sea Hero Quest, go viral in South Korea after a social media post mistakenly claimed the game could help diagnose the condition. While the studio has clarified this is not the case, the incredible surge in interest is a powerful testament to the game's global …
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have announced that they are developing a new HNC qualification in Esports and are seeking support from sector experts to help shape its creation. This is a significant and welcome development for the rapidly growing esports ecosystem in Scotland. The creation of a formal Higher …
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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Unreal Pasts, Playful Presents: The growing cultural and academic significance of videogames will be highlighted this September, as the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) hosts a fascinating panel discussion as part of its annual Curious festival of knowledge. The event, titled Unreal pasts, playful presents: history and fantasy in games and media, will take place …
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 …
Showcasing Scotland's Games community: Earlier this month, I announced the new vision for the Scottish Games Network: to evolve from a news site into a dynamic, multi-platform media hub for our entire ecosystem. The response has been fantastic, and the next crucial step is to open up the platform to the most important voices across …
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UWS Retro Games Room: Lecturing staff and students on the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development programme at University of the West of Scotland have introduced a retro games room designed to enhance the student experience, wellbeing and belonging. In the Computer Games Development programme, students are given the chance to engage with a wide variety …
Get ready to dive into a vibrant celebration of game development as Edinburgh College prepares to host ECGX 2025, its end-of-year show for game development students, alongside a showcase of exciting new projects from the local indie developer community. This free evening event invites everyone to play the games, meet the creators, and connect with …
The University of Glasgow has announced the appointment of Nick Poole, CEO of Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment), as an Honorary Professor of Digital Culture within the School of Humanities. The role will see Nick working across the College of Arts and Humanities to support teaching, research and policy development on digital culture, consumer behaviour and …
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