Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced that Scottish Games Network founder and CEO Brian Baglow will deliver one of the opening keynote addresses at its flagship Community Over Code 2026 conference, taking place at the Hilton Glasgow from 11–14 October 2026. Formerly known as ApacheCon, Community Over Code is the premier annual gathering of …
We’re looking for game developers and creators working on projects outside the consumer games market. Video games are no longer confined to entertainment. Around the world, the underlying toolsets, workflows, and philosophies of game design – from real-time 3D simulation and virtual production to behavioural systems and playful interaction design – are transforming industries including …
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This evening, Thursday 28 May 2026, Dundee’s Biome Collective will host a public sharing of an extraordinary, Creative Scotland-funded residency project: GTMO 441: Games, Detention, Power. Taking place both in person at Abertay University and streamed live online from 5:30pm, the event offers a first look at experimental playable media shaped by the lived experience …
The global games market in 2026 is more crowded, volatile, and competitive than ever before. For independent studios and established developers alike, relying solely on consumer retail success is becoming an ever-riskier strategy. That is why I am headed to Brighton this July to deliver a session on how developers can unlock entirely new, sustainable …
Scottish Enterprise recently published its research into the megatrends and breakthrough technologies reshaping business in 2026. The report is comprehensive, covering Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Bio-technology. However, it suffers from a significant - and all-too-common - blind spot. It entirely ignores the games sector. This is not an isolated incident. For several years, the …
Biome Collective and Arcadia present Big Telly Jam at CoSTAR’s Realtime Lab The CoSTAR Realtime Lab at Water’s Edge is set to host a transformative one-day workshop on 6 May 2026, as Biome Collective and Arcadia join forces for the Big Telly Jam. Supported by Creative Scotland, the event is designed to dismantle the silos …
The growing support for the future of Scotland’s games ecosystem has moved beyond the creative industries. In a significant move for the sector, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and The Data Lab have formally aligned with the Level Up Scotland Games Action Plan, highlighting its potential to transform the nation’s digital future. …
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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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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 …
The University of Stirling has teamed up with Edinburgh-based studio Glitchers to launch Restore, a new browser-based video game designed to give players a hands-on experience with environmental restoration while contributing to critical real-world research. The release of Restore highlights how video games can powerfully support real-world tasks and research into global challenges like biodiversity …
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