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‘Animal Farm Meets Pokémon’: A Seven-Hour Live Video Game Performance Comes to Glasgow

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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 …

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New UK Videogames Council Formed to Advise Government on Sector Growth

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The UK government has today announced the formation of the new UK Videogames Council, a strategic body of industry leaders established to advise on policy and support the continued growth of the sector. The council brings together a diverse group of experts from across the games industry to help shape the future of the UK's …

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UK Government Unveils Major New Support for Games: A Launchpad for Scotland’s Supercluster Ambition

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This week has been a landmark moment for the UK’s video games industry. The UK Government has published its new Modern Industrial Strategy, which includes a significant and dedicated package of support designed to fuel growth, innovation, and talent across the UK's Creative Industries - which includes a great deal of good news for the …

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Dundee’s Creative Industries £353m Value Is A Major Win For Scotland’s Games Industry

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A landmark report from Creative Dundee has revealed that Dundee's creative industries now contribute an astonishing £353 million to the local economy, positioning the sector as the city's primary economic driver. This is a monumental achievement, and at the heart of this success story lies the innovation, talent, and global reach of its world-renowned games …

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