Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
Scottish studio GLITCHERS has seen its groundbreaking dementia research game, Sea Hero Quest, go viral in South Korea after a social media post mistakenly claimed the game could help diagnose the condition. While the studio has clarified this is not the case, the incredible surge in interest is a powerful testament to the game's global …
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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We're delighted to announce the Early Access launch of Out & About, the debut title from Yaldi Games. This is a fantastic achievement for founder Elena Höge and her team. Out & About is a cosy, educational life-sim, where players can learn to identify real-world plants, forage for ingredients, and craft recipes. The game has …
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Unreal Pasts, Playful Presents: The growing cultural and academic significance of videogames will be highlighted this September, as the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) hosts a fascinating panel discussion as part of its annual Curious festival of knowledge. The event, titled Unreal pasts, playful presents: history and fantasy in games and media, will take place …
A new esports and gaming event, PHASE 2025, is set to launch at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium this September, hosting the first-ever Scottish Schools Rocket League Challenge invitational. The initiative, created by eRena Sports, aims to celebrate the synergy between education, industry, and esports, beginning with regional qualifiers for secondary school students in the Scottish Borders …
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Build A Rocket Boy Redundancies: The Edinburgh-based studio behind the recently released action-adventure game MindsEye, has confirmed it is undertaking a process of internal changes that will likely result in redundancies. The news comes just two weeks after the high-profile launch of the studio's debut title. In a statement provided to several games industry publications, …
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Edinburgh has once again cemented its place on the global games map with the official launch of MindsEye, the highly anticipated debut game from Build A Rocket Boy. The studio, founded by former Rockstar North president and Grand Theft Auto series producer Leslie Benzies, has released its new single-player action-adventure thriller, which is out now …
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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 …
Get ready for a weekend of immersive adventures and creative insights as the Cymera Games 2025, Scotland's leading celebration of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror writing, kicks off its exciting programme this Friday, June 6th, through to Sunday, June 8th, 2025. Based in Edinburgh, the festival offers a dedicated Games Space and a host of workshops …
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Following an in-depth visit to Japan's world-renowned gaming ecosystem earlier this year, Techscaler is hosting a special event in Edinburgh to share invaluable insights, lessons, and opportunities for Scotland's games sector. Techscaler Japan Takeaways: Accelerating Scotland's Global Gaming Ambitions, is a free event will take place on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, from 5:30 PM to …
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