Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
After several delays and changes in venue, the SGN Launch event finally reaches Glasgow. Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 27th of November at GMAC in the Trongate, Glasgow, this is YOUR opportunity to find out our plans for the SGN, ask questions, provide input and help make the Scottish games industry better. Last …
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The 2013 BAFTA Scotland awards ceremony was held in Glasgow on Sunday night. Celebrating and honouring the best in Scottish TV, film and games, the competition is open to every developer - from the smallest indie studio to the largest global behemoth. Three nominees were chosen from nearly forty entries: Coolson's Artisanal Chocolate Alphabet (Things …
The University of the West of Scotland, West College Scotland and IGDA Scotland have put together an eye-wateringly good introduction to the world of gaming and the interactive industry as a career. Games West takes place at the UWS Paisley Campus on December 4th 2013. The bad news is, that the event is aimed at …
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Over the last 2-3 years the Game Developer Conference has proven itself one of the most valuable events in the global gaming sector. Next year's event takes place in San Francisco's Moscone Centre on March 17th-21st. As always Scottish Development International will be there, helping games companies to attend the conference, giving them presence on …
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Creative Edinburgh, the organisation which is open to all creative companies (and individuals) in Edinburgh has opened the call for entries for its 2013 awards. The categories are aimed at companies which have exemplified growth, innovation, promotion unity and new business. Entries are open to 'all creative and techies based in Edinburgh'. Here's the official …
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Dundee Contemporary Arts centre, NEoN digital arts festival and Quartic Llama are looking for developers to participate in the third annual Drop In And Play. Drop In And Play is a free public event which takes place on Saturday 9th of November at the DCA from 4pm - 6pm. It's open to kids, families and …
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For the last several years Scotland has suffered from an almost total lack of interest in video games within the mainstream media. Outside the occasional news story from the business desk, there's been little recognition of the video games sector as a viable creative industry, or as a valuable part of the country's economy. Even …
At the midway point in Dundee's Perth Road, opposite the university, at the top of the steps to the digital media park, you can come face to face with some of Dundee's most famous creations. Dundee is no stranger to public art, with a variety of statues around the city, celebrating local history and wildlife. …
Believe it or not, it's nearly ten years since the Scottish Games Network first launched. In 2005 we created a simple Yahoo group to help the growing number of game developers keep in touch. It's grown since then to become a dedicated website and a community spread over all of the significant social channels. It's …
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If you're working in the games industry and below the age of 30, then you're eligible for the 2013 MCV 30 Under 30, the magazine's annual list of the up-and-coming execs working in the games sector. MCV is asking readers to nominate their favourite up-and-coming stars of the UK games industry – your own staff …