Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Abertay University Students Work With Scottish Ecological Design Association, James Hutton Institute and SEFARI Gateway to create educational game Stone & Veil, a videogame designed to explain human activities' impact on soil health and land use in Scotland, has been created by students at Abertay University, Dundee. Students from the university’s Professional Masters in Games …
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ProtoPlay, the hugely popular free games festival showcasing the work of graduate games developers returns to Dundee on the 27th and 28th of September. ProtoPlay is the games show for the UK Games Fund’s Tranzfuser competition. Nineteen teams from across the UK will travel to Dundee to get player feedback on the first playable versions …
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On August 1st 1989 the fresh-faced youngsters of DMA Design moved into their first office space, above a restaurant at the foot of Perth Road - officially 134b Nethergate - in Dundee. According to official games legend Mike Dailly (seriously, he's got the award and everything...): While the influence DMA has over the Games Industry …
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Cobra Mobile, the Dundee-based studio behind hit games such as the iBomber franchise, Towers Of Everland, Storm In A Teacup, Cobi Hoops 2 and Let's Go Rocket is back, with the bite-sized hypercasual mobile game: What Everyone's Playing. With five game modes and a 'ton' of fun characters to unlock, the game promises instant pick-up-and-play …
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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, the eagerly anticipated action RPG developed by Metamorphosis Games, with co-development provided by Dundee-based Pocket Sized Hands, is now available on Steam. Published by Fireshine Games and executive produced by gaming personalities Jesse Cox and Brooke “Dodger” Thorne, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder immerses players within an elaborate, steam-powered world as they …
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Introducing free access sees percentage of new 13-17 year old users surge by two-thirds and 18-21 year old users increase by half More aspiring young game developers than ever are starting their game design journeys with GameMaker after access to the platform was made free for non-commercial users to create and share games late last …
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4J Studios, the Dundee studio behind the console versions of Minecraft, has released the first footage of its new voxel-based Elements Engine - with a distinctly Scottish preview of its incredible capabilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wa7rTm56bw The YouTube video takes viewers from the Dundee waterfront and the V&A to the highlands of Scotland - accompanied by Big Country's …
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Hyper Luminal Games, the Dundee-based studio known for its work-for-hire projects, has stepped into the spotlight with the release of its first original title in five years – Pine Hearts. This narrative-driven adventure game for PC and Nintendo Switch has captured the hearts of reviewers and players alike, offering a comforting and nostalgic escape into …
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Mark your calendars – the ever-popular Drop in and Play event returns to Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) on Saturday, May 25th, from 13:00 - 16:00. This free event - presented in partnership Ninja Kiwi - promises an afternoon brimming with exciting new games, vibrant local indie talent, and a chance to celebrate the Scottish games …
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Calling all Scottish game developers, publishers, and industry professionals! Get ready to level up your network and connect with the vibrant games scene across Scotland. Games Talks Live is back! A three-day whirlwind of talks, networking, and collaboration awaits, taking place in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Glasgow – the beating hearts of the nation's games industry. …