Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
The potential for games and immersive technologies to contribute to mental healthcare will be the focus of an important event coming to Dundee this autumn. The 2025 Mindset-XR Innovation In Mental Health Roadshow will take place at Abertay University on Thursday, 2nd October 2025. The event serves as a forum for innovators, clinicians, academics, and …
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) is set to host a special gaming showcase, offering the public a chance to play brand-new games created by some of Scotland's most exciting emerging talent. The Drop in and Play x DARE Academy event is a free, family-friendly session taking place on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Running from 12:00 PM …
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The popular Dundee Games Meet Up July 2025 returns next week, offering a fantastic opportunity for professionals across the games ecosystem to connect in a relaxed, social setting. The free event, organised by Hubworld Scotland, will take place on Friday, 25th July 2025, kicking off at 6:00 PM at 1 Temple Lane, Dundee, DD1 4HA. …
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 …
It is with great sadness that we report that Cobra Mobile, one of Dundee's pioneering mobile game studios, is being liquidated after 20 years of business. The closure has resulted in the redundancy of its eight staff members. Founded in 2005 by Mark Ettle, Cobra Mobile was one of the first studios in Dundee to …
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Zzap! Live: For anyone fascinated by Scotland's rich videogame heritage, a newly published interview with some of the original DMA Design team members offers a captivating journey back to the origins of some of the studio's most iconic titles. If you're new to this, DMA Design was the creative force behind global phenomena Lemmings and …
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Dundee's reputation as a hothouse for game development has yielded another exciting new venture, as Studio Catloaf, a two-person team comprising Abertay University alumni Alexander DeLaCour and Jan Huss, has launched a playable demo for their dark fantasy title, Book of Abominations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL-ff5DM0so In Book of Abominations, players arrive on the remote Halflight Isle to …
Bendy And The Ink Machine is the latest release from Joey Drew Studios and Silver Lining Interactive. Due for release at the end of Q2 2025, the game is coming to Xbox Series X & S and PlayStation 5, with development of both platforms handled by Dundee's Pocket Sized Hands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5ZmI2No7PM The boxed edition of …
Hubworld's HubQuiz: A Tri-City Test of Gaming Knowledge Get ready to flex your trivia muscles! Hubworld is bringing its popular videogames pub quiz to three cities for HubQuiz Spring 2025 - a three day celebration of gaming knowledge. This isn't your average pub quiz! Expect a creative combo of trivia and game show elements, creating …
The first game from Scotland's 532 Design Football managers beware! The fans are taking charge of the footie in Crowd Legends: Football, the first game from Dundee-based 532 Design. The game - available from the Apple App Store and Google Play - pits football lovers around the world against each other in daily matches, putting …
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